{"id":13480,"date":"2016-03-28T20:47:26","date_gmt":"2016-03-29T04:47:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/?p=13480"},"modified":"2020-04-22T06:37:03","modified_gmt":"2020-04-22T13:37:03","slug":"web-design-best-practices-grab-attention-with-minimalism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/blog\/web-design-best-practices-grab-attention-with-minimalism\/","title":{"rendered":"Web Design Best Practices: Grab Attention With Minimalism"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Designers use hierarchy to express relationships in the same way royalty does. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like a king is higher-ranking than a prince, an H1 section should look higher-ranking than an H2 or H3 section. Of course, you\u2019ll need to edit elements like font sizes and styles \u2014 but white space can also help forge a bond between different headers or paragraph text.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hierarchy is what makes content easier to understand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this piece, we\u2019ll explore the relationship between distance and attention, and explain how to use it to create an aesthetic design.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Larger Distance Forces Attention<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you place more distance between page elements, you remove &#8220;stuff&#8221; that gets in the way. You can always use space to your advantage because it\u2019s not directly noticeable to most visitors. What stands out most is the content, so if you leave space between content, then only the content will draw attention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When in doubt, it\u2019s often best to add more white space rather than less. Many websites suffer from cramming too much information together without enough breathing room. But this is just a general rule and shouldn\u2019t be taken as gospel. Like we described in<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/ebooks\/interaction-design-best-practices-tangibles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Interaction Design Best Practices<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, excessive white space weakens your hierarchy by dissolving the relationships between elements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Correct spatial proportions are only correct in context. What looks good on one layout may not look great on another. As recommended in the free guide <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/ebooks\/web-ui-design-best-practices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Web UI Best Practices<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a delicate balance of space must be learned through practice and the study of existing website layouts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-13488\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image07-1-1024x615.jpg\" alt=\"image07\" width=\"660\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image07-1-1024x615.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image07-1-499x300.jpg 499w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image07-1-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image07-1.jpg 1350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source:<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.apple.com\/imac\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Apple<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a look at the<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.apple.com\/imac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Apple iMac website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Many designers swoon over Apple\u2019s trademark simplicity expressed through all their products (including the human interface philosophies behind<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/developer.apple.com\/library\/ios\/documentation\/UserExperience\/Conceptual\/MobileHIG\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> iOS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/developer.apple.com\/library\/mac\/documentation\/UserExperience\/Conceptual\/OSXHIGuidelines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OS X<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). There\u2019s no doubt that Apple\u2019s main website also uses simplicity and white space to emphasize what\u2019s most important: the content!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heading text and graphics are supersized to occupy a vast majority of the page. As you scroll down, take note that other areas of the page use smaller blocks of text which are still clearly readable from a distance. The use of more space between lines of text makes it easier to skim content and keep scrolling without taking 2-3 minutes to read each section.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-13485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image04-1-1024x615.jpg\" alt=\"image04\" width=\"660\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image04-1-1024x615.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image04-1-499x300.jpg 499w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image04-1-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image04-1.jpg 1350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source:<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.apple.com\/imac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Apple<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you quickly scroll down the page you\u2019ll notice a continual pattern. Each section uses an image and a block of text floating next to each other. But this pattern alternates with images on the right, then the left, and back to the right again. It\u2019s a pattern of symmetry that makes the space feel more inviting and relaxed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find another example on the homepage for<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wunderlist.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wunderlist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Some of the content is spaced towards the center while other areas use a floating effect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-13481\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image00-1-1024x416.jpg\" alt=\"image00\" width=\"660\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image00-1-1024x416.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image00-1-700x284.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image00-1-768x312.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image00-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wunderlist.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wunderlist<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Wunderlist top navigation is actually very small compared to most of the page content. Links are squeezed up into the top navigation bar while content sections are given wide open pastures of white space. This type of hierarchical design structure provides visual clues as to which areas of the page should draw attention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-13483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image02-1-1024x732.jpg\" alt=\"image02\" width=\"660\" height=\"472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image02-1-1024x732.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image02-1-420x300.jpg 420w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image02-1-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image02-1.jpg 1089w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wunderlist.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wunderlist<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the very bottom of the page, Wunderlist places a series of 12 basic icons located above small blocks of text describing product features. The contrast created by dark text and white background draws your eyes to the content. Once you focus on the content, the symmetrical spacing between all 12 \u201cblocks\u201d creates a sense of unity. As a result, the whole section feels like one big connected area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if you look internally, you\u2019ll also notice that each icon &amp; block of text still feels like one individual &#8220;item.&#8221; Everything remains connected thanks to symmetrical spacing while the icons add individual appeal to each \u201citem.\u201d The reduced spacing between icons and bolded text (like the mailbox and \u201cMail to Wunderlist\u201d) strengthens the content with<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/webdesign.tutsplus.com\/articles\/using-metaphors-in-web-design--webdesign-4752\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> visual metaphors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. As a result, visitors only need to skim these features to understand the gist of the whole section.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Beauty of White Space<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although white space is often considered a technique for improving UX and usability, it can also be used for aesthetic purposes. Many websites incorporate white space as part of the design style because it flows well and reflects the brand accurately.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most layouts that benefit from aesthetic white space are designed to focus solely on content without any distractions. Content may be concise as with minimalist layouts, or it could be lengthy and detailed. Eccentric use of white space as a design feature creates a lofty, spacious atmosphere that resonates over the entire website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-13486\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image05-1-1024x629.jpg\" alt=\"image05\" width=\"660\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image05-1-1024x629.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image05-1-488x300.jpg 488w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image05-1-768x472.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image05-1.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source:<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/marielaurent.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Marie Laurent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a look at the portfolio website of<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/marielaurent.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Marie Laurent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Her homepage uses a minimalist design style with flat colors, generic typography, and plenty of white space. The layout is built around content sections that draw your attention almost immediately.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notice how most of the homepage is taken up by her design work. The actual portfolio examples are the most vital component and therefore should draw the most attention. In the content areas, white space separates text, buttons, and navigation links.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-13484\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image03-1-1024x518.jpg\" alt=\"image03\" width=\"660\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image03-1-1024x518.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image03-1-594x300.jpg 594w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image03-1-768x388.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image03-1.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source:<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gracecoote.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Grace Coote<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aesthetic white space also plays a strong role in single-page layouts. Websites like<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gracecoote.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Grace Coote<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> use excessive white space to balance content sections. All of the website\u2019s content can be found on the homepage, so the design uses extra white space to cultivate distance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extra space alleviates the amount of content displayed onscreen at any given moment. Since users won\u2019t be navigating to other pages (it is a single page design, after all), there is no harm in using a slightly longer scrollbar. The best part about Grace Coote\u2019s layout is the overall balance. Even though it\u2019s only a single page, it feels very modern and easy to use without lacking content or design features.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-13487\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image06-1-1024x444.jpg\" alt=\"image06\" width=\"660\" height=\"286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image06-1-1024x444.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image06-1-693x300.jpg 693w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image06-1-768x333.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/image06-1.jpg 1039w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source:<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pq.am\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> peeq App<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The landing page for<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pq.am\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> peeq App<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is another single-page layout with minimalist design qualities. Everything about this design screams white space. Typography, imagery, and buttons stand out against the barren background design.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the site feels anything but empty. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, the content takes center stage and feels easily accessible. In this sense, enhancing the aesthetics also improves the usability since the principles of emotional design state that<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jnd.org\/dn.mss\/emotion_design_at.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> attractive things feel like they work better<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The site design highlights the bright colors without \u00a0distracting from the clear headline or \u201cGet peeq App\u201d call to action.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Takeaway<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Content hierarchy is not solely built on negative space. Space is a vital piece of the puzzle, but other design fundamentals are required to truly incorporate a visual hierarchy. These fundamentals include colors, font choices and typography, similarity and contrast, and graphics placed within the content.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The space found between everything is what dictates relationships and balance. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/ebooks\/guide-to-mockups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When first creating a new mockup<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you will probably struggle for a little while unless you\u2019re already an experienced designer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Truly internalizing how much white space should be used to create a visual hierarchy requires practice, which means it requires failure. Messing up is a big part of the learning process and the more you design, the more you\u2019ll learn. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can learn more actionable design techniques in the free <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/ebooks\/interaction-design-trends-2015-2016\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Web Design Trends 2016 ebook<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The 185-page guide explains 10 best practices in great detail. You\u2019ll find 165 analyzed examples from today\u2019s top companies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/ebooks\/interaction-design-trends-2015-2016\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-13316\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/ux-pin-ebook-trends1.jpg\" alt=\"ux-pin-ebook-trends\" width=\"719\" height=\"279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/ux-pin-ebook-trends1.jpg 941w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/ux-pin-ebook-trends1-700x272.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Know how to design intuitive visual hierarchies with minimalism. 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