What websites inspire you with their website design?

[JorieMunroe]

Deciding to create a web presence is a big decision, but the best websites are a culmination of many small decisions. Choosing the right content management system and web host, opting for a template, refining your content, and selecting the best layouts to display your products and services are just a few of the details that establish your business’s online identity. But one major decision that takes time, diligence, and a great deal of inspiration is the design of your website.

So let’s discuss websites that have absolutely nailed their website design.

• Which brands inspire you?
• Why does their website speak to you?

Here’s one of mine: Spotify Design (URL: https://spotify.design/)

Why it inspires me: Bright colors, drop shadows, and smooth animations give this website character and depth. The flat geometric designs with abstract accents make albums and artists practically jump off of the screen.

*To learn more about this, check out the Creating Pages in the HubSpot CMS lesson via HubSpot Academy. 

[OPinkelton]

Nike does a great job. 

[Sydneylyn97]

amazon really has it down

[BFlynn3]

amazon

[DKambamba]

https://gondwana-collection.com/

[KLinette]

Amazon is great at converting because they follow what visitors want and not what they think is best. 

[michaelmanuel]

apple.com

[MBellomy]

https://www.frontify.com/en/

[SFreas]

amazon - really has converting down to a science

[LHill1]

I really like Banana Republic's website. It's clean and sophisticated. 

[AndreaBeckStout]

This is bringing me to the shocking realization that I don't browse websites nearly as much as I do brands' social media presences (even when I don't have my "marketing hat" on).  With that said, I suppose I have had a lot of really nice experiences browsing products and purchasing on (... Sorry HubSpot CMS ... ) many retailers who are on Shopify.  A lot of their themes are super clean, and they have a very appealing checkout experience.  The use of white space coupled with avoidance of visual clutter, as highlighted in this lesson, plays such a huge role in making those sites appealing to use.

[MPearson]

Lately, I've been impressed with Johns Hopkins University Covid site. The way they handle all of the data is nothing short of amazing. 

[AMoonie]

I really like this too.  The volume of data being updated daily is impressive and they had this site up and running within a few weeks of Covid being declared a pandemic.  Really intuitive to navigate and drill down the data without any real instructions too.

[DWahl7]

I really like https://www.chegg.com/

They have a professional feel with a lot of white space but pops of color. Very appealing to the college age crowd.

[AJurolan]

I think, so far, one that really struck me when it comes to design is https://www.madametussauds.com/, there's a lot that is going on the website but still manage to make it easier to use.

[HSpencer]

One of my favorite websites: https://the-goonies.webflow.io/ 

This website isn't selling a product or a service, just an experience. And not truly selling it, but offering it up and the emotions that accompany the memories of watching this film as a kid. The interface itself is a streamless flow and the animated elements aren't sudden or drastic - they appear on the page gradually. I'm also a huge fan of dark mode over light mode, it's more casual and comfy. 

[ishabehl]

3

[ImeldaH]

Love these two.

http://www.mikiyakobayashi.com/

https://www.deskpass.com/

[LukasKr]

The best website I have ever seen is www.dreem.com

[CarlScorer]

tesla.com

apple.com

crystal clear, no distractions, 1 focus per page, facts & info are minimalistic and impactful.

[LilyH]

I think https://studymatebrisbane.com/ is the best design in the education industry. 

[MViramouttou]

best one