Top 5 Web Designs of 2011

There has been a lot of development over the past year in Web Design, and this collection of colorful designs is no exception. Designers move away from the traditional and embrace abstract use of typography and design to create a true web design experience when you're in their online space.

Take a look at these top 10 web designs of 2011 and see what you can pick out as trends, and perhaps, what you can come up with for 2012.

1. Moovents

The actual website is even cooler than the design of it, utilizing mouse tracking technology to create movement on the screen. 

2. Image the Music

This example is less the actual layout and more the artistry that went into each individual piece. 

3. Moods of Norway

This is a beautiful website because it captures, literally, the moods of Norway. It also makes you want to buy the clothing, AND go to Norway doing double duty for the country and branding. The movement of the website itself is cool too. Are we seeing a trend here?

4. Viventy Jewels

We seems to be seeing a trend, which is not new, of large images. The main trend we're seeing is movement with mouse hover. Take note!

5. Nike Skateboarding

This is more towards the bottom of the barrel since it doesn't have the same dynamic feel as the rest of these sites, but it does have some pretty cool features. Swing around the site and take stock and you'll see what it made the list.

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