{"id":37531,"date":"2016-07-14T06:01:45","date_gmt":"2016-07-14T13:01:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/creativemarket.com\/blog\/?p=37531"},"modified":"2024-04-11T03:42:39","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T10:42:39","slug":"scandinavian-design-trend-50-dazzling-examples-thatll-inspire-you-to-try-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/creativemarket.com\/blog\/scandinavian-design-trend-50-dazzling-examples-thatll-inspire-you-to-try-it","title":{"rendered":"Scandinavian Design Trend: 50 Dazzling Examples That'll Inspire You to Try It"},"content":{"rendered":"Scandinavia

is a word often used to refer to a region of northern Europe consisting of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Sometimes Finland and Iceland are also included, given their historical ties with the area. But why would a design movement adopt that label, and how does it shape its aesthetic? Scandinavian Design borrows from the region’s focus on simplicity, minimalism, and functionality to inspire design choices across various fields. Visually, you can identify it through the use of clean shapes, earthy color palettes and significant use of white space. Off-whites, neutral tones, and crisp lines are all common elements.\n

<\/figure>\n \nThe Scandinavian (also referred to as Nordic) aesthetic has significantly impacted the worlds of graphic, interior, fashion, and product design. Throughout this article, we’ll share examples that feature the trend in use, go over some of its recurring visual elements, and suggest a few tools you can use to bring it to life in your own work.\n<\/p>

<\/span>But first, where did all this come from? <\/span><\/h2>

\nScandinavian Design is said to have emerged between the 1930s and 1970s. That places it directly under the influence of Modernism, a ground-breaking movement that spanned across the arts, literature, and design. Scandinavian Design inherited many of Modernism’s core principles: the defense of white space, the influence of function<\/em> in a piece’s form<\/em>, and the importance of remaining affordable. It coincides with many Mid-Century Modern design ideas, which has recently earned it some major attention in countries like the United States.\n<\/p>

<\/span>Scandinavian Design examples<\/span><\/h2>

\nThe clearest way to illustrate these principles is with real examples. Let’s take a look at 50 inspiring pieces that add Scandinavian elements to graphic, product, and interior design.\n<\/p>

<\/span>In Graphic Design <\/span><\/h3>

\nAmple white space and elements from nature come together in this clean website design.\n
\n\"Scandinavian-Design-Graphic-17\"\nImage by Adam Zielonko on Dribbble<\/a><\/q>\nA crisp yellow line is combined with more organic shapes from nature.\n\"Scandinavian-Design-Graphic-13\"\nImage by Adam Zielonko on Dribbble<\/a><\/q>\n\"Scandinavian-Design-Graphic-16\"\nImage by Henning Gjerde on Dribbble<\/a><\/q>\nTypography can also incorporate elements from Scandinavian Design. Swedish typefaces are particularly great tools to build that look. After looking at this mockup for an airline, check out the two fonts I’d suggest you try out for similar projects.\n
\n\"Scandinavian-Design-Graphic-19\"\nImage by Emil Widlund on Dribbble<\/a><\/q>\n

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<\/figure>\n \n\"Scandinavian-Design-Graphic-4\"\nImage by Farzad Ban on Dribbble<\/a><\/q>\n\"Scandinavian-Design-Graphic-18\"\nImage by Matthew LeGrice on Dribbble<\/a><\/q>\nRecently, we’ve been spotting a trend within Scandinavian Design where elements are placed somewhat randomly across the page. Defying the grid, many of these examples remind us of the Dada movement or the Postmodern work of David Carson.\n
\n\"Scandinavian-Design-Graphic-9\"\nImage by Emma Holder on Dribbble<\/a><\/q>\n\"Scandinavian-Design-Graphic-21\"\nImage by Rainfall on Dribbble<\/a><\/q>\n\"Scandinavian-Design-Graphic-8\"\nImage by Mats-Peter Forss on Dribbble<\/a><\/q>\n\"Scandinavian-Design-Graphic-10\"\nImage by Gum on Behance<\/a><\/q>\nAnother common typographic scheme that skews Scandinavian is the combination of a monospaced font and a serif with highly contrasting weights. Take a look at the font pairs I’m suggesting below this example to inspire your own projects.\n
\n\"Scandinavian-Design-Graphic-15\"\nImage by Look Addict on Behance<\/a><\/q>\n
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<\/figure>\n \n\"Scandinavian-Design-Graphic-14\"\nImage by VästanÃ¥ Teater on Behance<\/a><\/q>\n\"Scandinavian-Design-Graphic-5\"\nImage by Isetan & Fika Scandinavian Shop on Behance<\/a><\/q>\n\"Scandinavian-Design-Graphic-20\"\nImage source:A New Type of Imprint Volume Six on Behance<\/a><\/q>\n\"Scandinavian-Design-Graphic-7\"\nImage by Deerz on Behance<\/a><\/q>\n\"Scandinavian-Design-Graphic-6\"\nImage by HÄNDVÆRK on Behance<\/a><\/q>\n\"Scandinavian-Design-Graphic-1\"\nCover for Swissquote on Behance<\/a><\/q>\n\"Scandinavian-Design-Graphic-12\"\nImage by Arkitekturverket – Architecture Studio on Behance<\/a><\/q>\nScandinavian Design also incorporates organic elements in flatter, less textured forms. These flowers and leaves, for example, are completely plain. They rely on a joyful color palette to convey nature without going into too much realism. If you’d like to use elements like these but can’t get around creating them from scratch, check out the vector assets I’m linking to below this example.\n
\n\"Scandinavian-Design-Graphic-11\"\nFlowers, fruit and a butterfly on Behance<\/a><\/q>\n
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<\/span>In Interior Design <\/span><\/h3>\"Scandinavian-Design-Interior-2\"Scandinavian Shades of White on Behance<\/a><\/q>\"Scandinavian-Design-Interior-1\"Images of Airbnb’s Sydney office by Business Insider<\/a><\/q>\"Scandinavian-Design-Interior-10\"Image by Aysha Naura Sachi on Instagram<\/a><\/q>\"Scandinavian-Design-Interior-9\"Image by Nº 50 Studio on Instagram<\/a><\/q>\"Scandinavian-Design-Interior-8\"Image by Nº 50 Studio on Instagram<\/a><\/q>\"Scandinavian-Design-Interior-7\"Image by Olive et Oriel on Instagram<\/a><\/q>\"Scandinavian-Design-Interior-6\"Image by ☆ Manon ☆ on Instagram<\/a><\/q>\"Scandinavian-Design-Interior-5\"Image by Kata Balogh on Instagram<\/a><\/q>\"Scandinavian-Design-Interior-4\"Image by White Fox Styling on Instagram<\/a><\/q>\"Scandinavian-Design-Interior-3\"Image by White Fox Styling on Instagram<\/a><\/q>

<\/span>In Product Design <\/span><\/h3>\"Scandinavian-Design-Products-4\"FULLFÖLJA Notepad by IKEA<\/a><\/q>\"Scandinavian-Design-Products-9\"Notebooks & Journals by kikki.K<\/a><\/q>\"Scandinavian-Design-Products-3\"FRAMSTÄLLA Gift wrap roll by IKEA<\/a><\/q>\"Scandinavian-Design-Products-1\"Paper decorations & Stationery by IKEA<\/a><\/q>\"Scandinavian-Design-Products-10\"Organising supplies by kikki.K<\/a><\/q>\"Scandinavian-Design-Products-8\"Important Documents Organizer by kikki.K<\/a><\/q>\"Scandinavian-Design-Products-2\"Storage boxes by IKEA<\/a><\/q>\"Scandinavian-Design-Products-5\"Grey Moon Necklace by Bjørg Jewellery<\/a><\/q>\"Scandinavian-Design-Products-6\"Aerial view of desk with modern wood accessories |via Dwell<\/a><\/q>\"Scandinavian-Design-Products-7\"A2 Scandinavian Fine Art Print by Down That Little Lane<\/a><\/q>

<\/span>More resources<\/span><\/h2>

\nWant to learn more about this movement? Make sure to check out these great sources:\nThe Principles Of Scandinavian Design<\/a>\nThe Story Of Scandinavian Design: Combining Function and Aesthetics<\/a>\n<\/p>

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