Using hand-drawn elements in web design can portray many different styles from casual to relatively formal. Hand-drawn elements can convey the message that the site is friendly and approachable. They can also suggest a trail of thought, or a collection of ideas – an ideal message for designers and developers to project.
This article is showcasing a collection of website designs that incorporate hand-drawn elements in many different styles, sending out many different messages to their readership!
Hand-Drawn Elements in Web Design
Data Mojo
Eric Lagarda
PictoPro
Ideal Hut
Two Years Together
Joakim Norman
4k2 Kilimanjaro
Priscilla Martins
Whizreal
Barcamp Omaha
These Are Things
The Copper Tree
The Gobstopper
Mailboxing
Robbin Waldemar
Low Morale
Natrashka
Schlafman
Kinetic
Mariska
Event Finds
Justdot
Power of Difference
Hector Escriche
Zenzero
Paper Beats Internet
C & C Coffee
Teresa Walsh
Oink
XHTML Cafe
BootB
Jesse Willmon
Mobious
Hugs For Monsters
Carnet Ordinaire
Conclusion
It is a pleasant change to come across a less formal website no matter what you are surfing the net in search of, however, it can be a difficult task to get the exact message across, and to portray the right image for yourself or your client using hand-drawn elements. I think these designers have tackled the obstacles admirably in the above showcase.
Please let us know what you think about using hand-drawn elements in web design in the comments section below. Also, feel free to leave any links to other websites that you may have come across that use hand-drawn elements in their design.
Author: Carol Francis
Carol is a blogger and Photoshop enthusiast. She enjoys surfing the net in search of outstanding art, design and photography, and enjoys nothing better than sharing her discoveries through article writing.
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