29 Web Layouts using Big Oversized Background Images

I am a big fan of the background photographs in web design. You can build entire layouts focused on simple themes related to photography. I can especially relate to freelancers and design agencies who utilize this trend for catching people’s attention very quickly.

Therefore I have put together this wonderful collection of big website layouts with oversized photos. Each background image is often scaled to 100% of the page width – the perfect CSS tools for a responsive web design. But you will also notice the page content flows very nicely according to each background image. Check out these techniques and see if you can apply a similar design style into any of your web projects.

32 Amazing Minimalist Website Layouts

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Minimalism is a commonly adjusted technique for web and mobile design. When you strip a layout of everything except key elements you begin to understand minimalist design patterns. Visitors will often find what they need a lot quicker. Plus your website files are much smaller than average.

Web designers and freelancers look towards minimalism to elegantly showcase their portfolio works. I’ve put together a small gallery of minimalist layouts which you can check out below. Additionally if you have your own thoughts on minimalist web design please share with us in the post discussion area.

Learn how to earn $125 or more per hour as a freelancer - Free Test Drive Jake is a freelance designer and iOS app developer. He writes articles for numerous blogs online focusing around freelancing, CSS, jQuery, and Xcode development. You can find him all throughout Google and follow his tweets @jakerocheleau.

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