Whitespace: The Underutilized Design Element. There are a number of elements that make up a great web design, but probably one of the most overlooked and underutilized is whitespace. Every design has whitespace, but the problem is that not every design has enough. This could be due to the fact that inexperienced designers and their clients see whitespace as empty space and therefore a waste of valuable screen real estate. The truth is, whitespace might be one of the most valuable parts of your design. What is Whitespace? Even though its name seems to suggest otherwise, whitespace doesn’t actually have to be white. Whitespace is made of nothing, but shouldn’t be treated that way. Elegance and Sophistication In print design, paper is a valuable resource and clients will usually want you to use every square inch of it.
Luxury brands use this concept to convey an image of sophistication and elegance. Rooms To Go, on the other hand, is a lower end furniture store and it shows in their web design. Better Legibility and Usability 732 shares. Riot Industries. Design, Art, Photography, Advertising, Technology, and Social Media. Tips for Designers, Bloggers and Tech Users.
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