40+ Web Designs Having Textures, Patterns and Noise Effects as Key Design Elements

You probably have noticed that many web sites have been designed in a style that makes them look authentic and “real”. Using textures is a great way to achieve this and there are many creative ways you can take. Using a tree or concrete texture can for example give the reader the impression that the content have been put op on a wall. However there is a very fine balance as going too far often makes this style look…lets say unprofessional. Also if used correctly textures also support the context the business or organization operates in or the product being promoted in the site. Using for example textures or patterns of leaves/flowers can give a romantic look and feel while using iron heavily attacked by rust takes you in the opposite direction. Another way to give the design a authentic pitch is by applying random noise carefully. It works very well in combination with light effects i think and puts life into otherwise dead design elements. In this article I will give you hand-picked examples of web designs with excellent use of textures and noise and a bunch of tutorial resources to get started.

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Examples of textures and Noise in Web Design

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This update to The Web Designer’s Idea Book is a source of visual inspiration to web designers to help them see what others have done and how they can adapt those ideas to their own needs. It includes a chapter on web-design principles and a chapter about trends in HTML email design.

Web Designs Having Textures, Patterns and Noise Effects