https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q Find a visual example for each category of minimalism design. Title the example with YOUR NAME and with an explanation as to how it shows the principle en-us 2018-01-29 13:25:19 UTC 2026-02-02 18:26:31 UTC hello@padlet.com eluna9 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/225600640 Black and white, not many colors are needed because overuse can make graphics look cluttered/confusing. Similar to contrast - ]]> 2018-01-29 13:27:45 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/225600640 eluna9 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/225600713 Clean, equal space, use of gridlines. ]]> 2018-01-29 13:27:55 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/225600713 eluna9 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/225600781 Black and white (Yin and Yang.) Brings focus. Space can all contribute to contrast. Opposites/strikingly different. ]]> 2018-01-29 13:28:05 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/225600781 eluna9 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/225600826 Not cluttered. The perfect balance of white space. The main focus should be on one thing. Breathability. Allows a central object to shine. Creates focus on a single object. ]]> 2018-01-29 13:28:11 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/225600826 eluna9 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/225600873 Gives viewers a sense of direction ]]> 2018-01-29 13:28:19 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/225600873 eluna9 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/225600952 Sans serif fonts for a clean look. ]]> 2018-01-29 13:28:31 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/225600952 eluna9 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/225621120 Color is simple - shades of yellow and black which relate directly to the topic - no unnecessary color is being used. ]]> 2018-01-29 14:06:39 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/225621120 eluna9 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/225622922 Contrast of red and white/positive and negative space create the image of the detective]]> 2018-01-29 14:09:53 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/225622922 eluna9 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/225624894 Loving Penultimate]]> 2018-01-29 14:13:16 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/225624894 eluna9 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/225625934 The black shape carries the viewers eye up and down the page, adding in the slight drips of color helps accent the movement]]> 2018-01-29 14:15:02 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/225625934 eluna9 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/225640564 Looking at the Chef hat you can see the clean alignment of the shapes, everything matches up and is equal distant creating a very clean feel]]> 2018-01-29 14:37:44 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/225640564 eluna9 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/225641732 Shifting the focus of this poster off to the edge of the poster creates nice eye movement where the viewer moves onto the page - there are no extras here, just the minimum of what needs to be communicated]]> 2018-01-29 14:39:28 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/225641732 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328303350 There are multiple color choices in this mockup. There are all limited to a few simply placed colors.]]> 2019-02-06 15:32:24 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328303350 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328305606 The color choices in the design are easily separated. ]]> 2019-02-06 15:35:01 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328305606 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328307779 It uses simplistic font. Looks clean]]> 2019-02-06 15:37:54 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328307779 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328308405 This portrays colors that are smooth and unalarming, while the piece displays something different.]]> 2019-02-06 15:38:45 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328308405 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328309235 Theres not much to the design so the phone brings the most attention.]]> 2019-02-06 15:39:53 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328309235 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328309954 Font and shapes are put in an organized fashion. It looks pretty clean.]]> 2019-02-06 15:40:50 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328309954 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328310955 There is TONS of space in the design. On the phone and in the background is filled with white space or a bold color space if you change it around.]]> 2019-02-06 15:42:17 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328310955 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328558754 The visual uses simple, contrasting colors (yellow and grey) that demonstrate the idea being shown.]]> 2019-02-07 01:19:43 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328558754 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328559639 The contrast of red and black create the outline of the lord figure.]]> 2019-02-07 01:23:51 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328559639 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328560484 The sans serif font makes the design look sleek and clean while still demonstrating the idea of the book.]]> 2019-02-07 01:27:23 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328560484 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328561468 The black shape and lines of the comb make the viewer's eyes look up and down the shape of the design.]]> 2019-02-07 01:32:15 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328561468 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328562235 The repeating identical lines create an organized field that feels planned out and purposeful.]]> 2019-02-07 01:36:21 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328562235 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328562524 The space in between the top and bottom of the design demonstrate the idea without creating clutter. The viewer's eyes can shift from the top to the bottom, and the space in between creates the effect of how big the shark is.]]> 2019-02-07 01:38:03 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328562524 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328743205 The white background allows the blue swirls to pop from the page.]]> 2019-02-07 14:25:09 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328743205 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328744061 The picture has a fluid text that fills the page but leaves good white space.]]> 2019-02-07 14:26:27 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328744061 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328745681 Lots of contrast using very different colors that brings your focus to the center]]> 2019-02-07 14:28:58 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328745681 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328746268 This uses different shades of green to keep the focus on the center of the graphic. ]]> 2019-02-07 14:29:49 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328746268 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328746402 The center is a mix of two items, while still holding a visually appealing composite.]]> 2019-02-07 14:30:02 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328746402 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328746841 The placement of the hemispheres and compass rose creates a satisfying visual with even distribution of product.]]> 2019-02-07 14:30:41 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328746841 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328747345 The shape is Homer Simpson and they use yellow on the outside. It makes the visual easy to see]]> 2019-02-07 14:31:19 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328747345 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328748248 The poster is trying to advertise saying that they're in need of graphic designers which is why the purpose of the typography shows that.]]> 2019-02-07 14:32:37 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328748248 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328748600 The flower is centered, and draws the eye with its simple effects.]]> 2019-02-07 14:33:11 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328748600 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328748993 By using light shapes, it creates the main characters face ]]> 2019-02-07 14:33:44 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328748993 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328750005 All the objects are aligned to the bottom and at right angles so everything looks clean]]> 2019-02-07 14:34:56 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328750005 sagaevan https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328751282 Empty space is used to not only build an Atari controller, but also to spell the letter A for Atari.]]> 2019-02-07 14:37:03 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328751282 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328751294 The text font is very playful and easy going. It also matches the background colors ]]> 2019-02-07 14:37:04 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328751294 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328751523 Contrasting dark and light brings your attention to the center without looking cluttered ]]> 2019-02-07 14:37:24 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328751523 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328751769 By using two contrasting colors, the silhouette pops put. ]]> 2019-02-07 14:37:46 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328751769 sagaevan https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328752423 The eye takes up the majority of the poster, highlighting the dystopian aspect of the novel with the government constantly surveying its citizens.]]> 2019-02-07 14:38:40 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328752423 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328753561 The colors that contrast is between Batman and Superman that shows their own colors for black and white.]]> 2019-02-07 14:40:20 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328753561 sagaevan https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328753647 Red and black is Deadpool's color scheme, so the poster takes after that. It uses the black of his design to make his form.]]> 2019-02-07 14:40:28 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328753647 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328753712 Uses interesting type in the center to contrast with more simple font surrounding it, so your focus is drawn to the cente]]> 2019-02-07 14:40:33 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328753712 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328754034 The shape makes you look up and down the poster ]]> 2019-02-07 14:40:59 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328754034 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328754771 The text creates a feeling of action and excitement. ]]> 2019-02-07 14:41:56 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328754771 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328755533 The use of clean simple lines with different shades of blue and the paper background makes everything feel like it should be together ]]> 2019-02-07 14:42:50 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328755533 sagaevan https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328755997 The poster's base color is yellow and uses red in one place to create the silhouette of a face. Since the use of red on the poster is minimal, it sticks out.]]> 2019-02-07 14:43:29 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328755997 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328756350 The colors black and white are used to have the swan a pop to it as it contrasts each other with top to bottom.]]> 2019-02-07 14:43:59 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328756350 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328756629 Especially light color and central location draws your attention to the face in the middle of the graphic]]> 2019-02-07 14:44:23 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328756629 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328758432 The contrast of the red

]]> 2019-02-07 14:46:58 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328758432 sagaevan https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328759059 Each symbol on the poster is lined up on a straight, neat line, cutting the poster in half.]]> 2019-02-07 14:47:56 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328759059 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328759339 The dark red of the umbrella makes it stand out and as you look at the poster longer, you notice the rain ]]> 2019-02-07 14:48:22 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328759339 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328760363 Draws your focus to the center graphic with lots of space on the sides and around the graphic]]> 2019-02-07 14:49:53 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328760363 sagaevan https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328761214 The poster takes a notable quote from the movie and uses text of the quote to fill in the empty silhouette of Simba.]]> 2019-02-07 14:51:04 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328761214 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328763129 The white center dominates the graphic because if its placement and its contrasting color. ]]> 2019-02-07 14:53:47 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328763129 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328763167 The font gives a clean look to the picture]]> 2019-02-07 14:53:50 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328763167 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328765505 the grid pattern organizes all of the cars in neat rows and divides up the graphic. ]]> 2019-02-07 14:56:57 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/328765505 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/329233271 The colors show the shape of the character in his main color that pops against the darker blue background

]]> 2019-02-08 15:13:47 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/329233271 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/329235512 The white highlights show the shape of Batman standing out against the black background]]> 2019-02-08 15:17:25 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/329235512 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/329236933 The sans-serif font takes up the majority of the paper ]]> 2019-02-08 15:19:38 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/329236933 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/329237264 The yellow contrasts against the red to show the shape of the lighting bolt ]]> 2019-02-08 15:20:02 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/329237264 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/329238978 The different color of the larger outline in the background the first thing the viewer sees]]> 2019-02-08 15:22:31 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/329238978 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/329241146 The use of a radial grid draws the viewers eye to the main object in the center]]> 2019-02-08 15:25:45 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/329241146 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/329241750 The dog in the middle of the poster shows visual dominance]]> 2019-02-08 15:26:33 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/329241750 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/329245405 2019-02-08 15:32:37 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/329245405 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/329247484 The organization of the buildings]]> 2019-02-08 15:36:14 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/329247484 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/329247912 2019-02-08 15:36:59 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/329247912 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/330323707 the "Black Swan" appeals at is showing good color but simple between the title]]> 2019-02-12 13:57:00 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/330323707 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/330329551 the yellow in the poster is there to draw your attention and for recognizability.]]> 2019-02-12 14:06:52 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/330329551 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/330330806 the intense red is used to emphasize the feather as representing the birds and it draws attention to them using contrast.]]> 2019-02-12 14:09:01 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/330330806 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/330331954 the simple and blank background is used along with the stylization of the words to draw attention to the meaning of the article.]]> 2019-02-12 14:10:54 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/330331954 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/330333763 big black and white close up of a face with a colored in moth is very eye catching and it gives the feeling of dominance over the entire poster.]]> 2019-02-12 14:14:00 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/330333763 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/330335554 the gradual organization of the shapes and letters please the eyes.]]> 2019-02-12 14:16:37 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/330335554 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/330336727 simba fits in mufasa.]]> 2019-02-12 14:18:37 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/330336727 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/330341466 The red circle with the input of black all around and white eyes contrast each other. Main colors are black and white. ]]> 2019-02-12 14:27:16 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/330341466 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/336711601 This shows typography as the simply implication of the U is being hung down within the word itself]]> 2019-03-01 02:01:02 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/336711601 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/336712397 2019-03-01 02:05:43 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/336712397 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/336712497 the birds shows good contrast as how it shows pure difference between the colors]]> 2019-03-01 02:06:18 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/336712497 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/336712591 the visual dominance is being showed easily by a set picture that encompasses the entire post and sends the message]]> 2019-03-01 02:06:53 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/336712591 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/336712906 keeping key organization and simply consistency through the banner is a part of keeping things tight and direct]]> 2019-03-01 02:08:13 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/336712906 https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/336713111 using space to the best advantage is the easiest way of maximizing ]]> 2019-03-01 02:09:19 UTC https://padlet.com/eluna9/1ewfkk8tqv2q/wish/336713111