Merci New York
Why we love it: The bloggers behind Merci New York know exactly who their target audience is, which is obvious in the design of the blog. With long elegant lines, soft blues and white tones, and flowing script font, the design alone expresses a high-end, sophisticated tone.
We also love the site’s beautiful and professional photographs. The blog design of the Merci New York merely complements these stunning photographs of high-end weddings, chic apartment designs, and stylish party décor.
The Art of Non-Conformity
Why we love it: The layout of this blog is by far one of the best we’ve ever seen. It provides site visitors with easy navigation, and each call to action takes visitors through the site to the next step. Not to mention, each call to action is unique and enticing.
In terms of aesthetics, The Art of Non-Conformity is one of the most beautiful and eclectic. The way it brings in cultural and worldly designs is what makes it engaging and positions the blogger as credible and well-traveled. The coupling of the magazine style layout and the use of foreign language phrases makes this site extremely appealing. It’s as though this blog is an international magazine, bringing cultural observations together into one location.
Traveling Greener
Why we love it: Traveling Greener is comparable to a mini vacation for us. With its relaxing green tones, classic layout, and enchanting photographs, Traveling Greener is a breath of fresh air. We also love the image of the overstuffed suitcase at the top right because we can all relate to the overpacking syndrome. This blog is also a great place to find additional green travel resources and information.
The Travel Provocateur
Why we love it: The header symbolizes exactly what the blog encompasses: art, travel, and cultural diversity. Below the header is a large flash image that changes every several seconds and gives visitors a feel for the topics the site covers. We also love how each continent has its own category for quick access to information on that particular area of the world. The simple navigation is a real treat for visitors, encouraging them to search the site longer and with greater ease.
Design Sponge
Why we love it: Design Sponge’s three-dimension elements make this blog appear crafty, eclectic, and charming. The blog design almost appears as though each element was cut out with scissors and glued into place. It adds an engaging and diverse appeal to the blog layout.
We also love that, beneath all the large photographs Design Sponge, there is a mini photo gallery that enables the viewer to look even deeper into the subject of the post and discover more about the particular subject in the photographs.
