Showcase of Patterns in Web Design
Published in GalleriesPatterns can be used in web design as a visual focal point, or they can be used subtly to add character to a design. The use of subtle patterns is very popular at the moment. In many cases subtle patterns are used on backgrounds instead of a flat, solid color or a heavy texture that might dominate the design.
In this post we’ll showcase more than 25 websites that make use of visual patterns in their design. You’ll notice that subtle grids in particular are very common, and the sites in this gallery use them effectively.
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Great list, my site went live last night and has a similar pattern to Coreymade and Warner Pacific College
I want to add http://www.latestfashiontoday.com in the list because its also using the same as shown.
Thanks!
nice patterns and sites , any one have some link for downloading this kind a patternes
I love subtle patterns.The “Bronco” in the third of the list seems meaningful.Symbols always look simple but rich in content .
Backgrounds can give real feeling to web designs. It brings the images off the page, smooths out the design and makes edges and drop shadows look less sharp. I love the crisscross look in Zaarly and also the moving lens flair. I don’t like the national association of photoshop professionals. The website is a little outdated.
Patterns play a vital role in the design of a website. As many of these show although only subtle the overall effect of using patterns for backgrounds greatly enhances the look and feel of a site. There are so many great examples of this hear it’s difficult to highlight one in-particular, however take the Min Trans Journal design for example. There are a number of patterns and textures at play hear but they all work well together and bring the page to life. A great inspirational showcase.
Great list! The patterns give a lot of texture to the designs. Looking to revamp our web site and this list is great inspiration. Take a look and see if any of you have suggestions for Digital Designz Media website
amazing list!
A nice list… my preferite are “You Know Who”, “Coreymade” and “wpzoom” a nice ideas
of patterns. I like have an image like a background a site…but sometimes I need a particular effect of patterns and this is a good selection. Thanks for sharing.
Subtle patterns are best – thanks for sharing.
Great post, using patterns can really help promote a better user experience.
They really boost the perception of a website, it gives a more “hand made” feel. But sometimes, it gets really boring when you see the same pattern on more then 3 projects.