30 Fantastic Examples of Minimalist App Design

Trends come and go, minimalism stays. The minimal design has been popular for a while and it seems that the flat concept is taking the minimalist approach to next level. Minimal design is easier for people to “read” and take in. A minimal UI approach will reduce or eliminate special effects such as color gradients and drop shadows behind icons.

Minimalist app design benefits:

Screen is not cluttered with extraneous and confusing details;
Easy to understand the purpose of each element;
People can navigate the app without needing to consult a user manual;
The easier it is to use the app, the more engaged your users will be.

So let’s take a look at a few fantastic examples of minimalist app design that I have hand-picked especially for this article. If you are really into minimal style, you might also enjoy our recent article that contains a list of 30 Innovative Minimalist Portfolio Websites for your inspiration.