Living in a Minimal World
By: Kateland Galingan
Minimalism is the art of creating a website that is simple, pleasing, easy on the eye, and free of clutter. It should look clean, professional, yet catches people's attention. It is highly structured and follows strict rules. Things that should be considered in a minimalist website:
- Colours
- Fonts
- Graphics
Many believe that minimalism is the way to go. It is common in professional institutions as well as trendy websites. Some people live by the idea of minimalism and would die for the cause.
For instance, there is even an organization that is trying to make cluttered websites illegal in Canada. They call themselves Alliance for Minimalist Websites or AMW for short. They consider themselves progressive and want to push for minimalist website standards. Some of their policies include:
- No more than two typefaces per webpage
- Dual colour schemes
- Only lines for shapes
In conclusion, minimalism is not only a mode of design for the web developer. It is a lifestyle choice. Once you get into minimalism, there is no turning back.
It's time to make a positive change in your life. If you would like to donate to the minimalist cause and fight cluttered websites, please call the number 1-800-MIN-IMAL, or 1-800-646-4625. You can also visit the website: minimalrights.com to help make a difference in this overly cluttered world.