Tips for incorporating minimalism into graphic design projects.

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Zulqarnain Imran

Zulqarnain Imran

Graphic Designer | social media designer

Published Mar 4, 2024

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1. Trim the Fat: Just like a New Year's resolution for your design, focus on the essentials and shed the unnecessary fluff.
2. Whitespace: The Breath of Fresh Air: Embrace whitespace like you would a spa day – it gives your design room to breathe and relaxes the viewer's eyes.
3. Color, but not a Crayon Box: Keep your color palette as curated as your Netflix watchlist – 2-3 colors that harmonize like a well-rehearsed boy band.
4. Typography: Less Drama, More Readability: Choose fonts that are legible and drama-free, like a dependable rom-com for your eyes.
5. Shapes: Keep It Simple, Stupid (K.I.S.S.): Think of your shapes like IKEA furniture – simple, clean, and easy to assemble.
6. Hierarchy: The Design Food Pyramid: Establish a hierarchy like you would a food pyramid - the important stuff at the top, the decorative stuff as garnish.
7. Detail Detox: Remove excess detail like Marie Kondo would – if it doesn't spark joy or serve a purpose, bid it farewell.
8. Minimalist Imagery: More Bang, Less Buck: Opt for images that speak volumes without yelling – think Mona Lisa, not Times Square billboards.
9. Consistency: The Glue of Design: Keep your design elements as consistent as your morning coffee order – it's what keeps things running smoothly.
10. Design, Rinse, Repeat: Just like shampoo instructions, design is a rinse-and-repeat process – lather, evaluate, refine, repeat until your design shines brighter than a disco ball.

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