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Adding illustrative elements to a web design can take it to a whole new level. Illustrationsadd a uniqueness and character to a design, giving it the ability to make it truly stand out from the crowd. Designers and artists use them in various parts of a design: as backgrounds, as part of a captivating header, or as an accent within the content area.
In this article, you’ll be able to set your eyes on some of the best examples of websites that have chosen to use illustrated elements as part of the design.
What do you think about illustrative elements in web design? What are the benefits and what are the downsides? What types of websites should and shouldn’t have illustration?