15 Most Creative Footer Designs in 2012

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One of the most literally overlooked aspects of website design are footers. As the name suggests, footers are located at the very bottom of a web page that provides detailed information like About Us, FAQ, or Sitemap. It also usually links to other areas of the site or outside web properties, such as social media profiles.

All web designers use this space in many different ways. Some of them are full of heavy information, including “fine print” like Terms & Conditions or Privacy Policies. Other footers are used primarily for linking to other sites or pages on the site. Another popular use of footers – and something that is found on most of them – is to provide contact information, which can range from links to social media profiles to an email address and/or phone number to a real world shop address. Moreover, some designers use this area as a call-to-action to attract users to sign up for an email newsletter or other promotional strategy.

The way a site owner utilize their footer is massively dependent on the action they want visitors to take. However, the footer will be useless if the design doesn’t catch the users’ attention. A good design is one that is creative, engaging and match with the look and feel of the rest of the website.

For some inspiration, take a look at these 15 coolest website footers:

1. Foxtie

A company’s mascot with simple interface of detailed information and social media bar. Very attractive and eye-catching.

 

2. Me and Oli

Beautiful hand drawings serve the visitors’ eyes very well.

 

3. Mecannical

What are the correlations between a footer and a pair of shoes?

 

4. The Midnighters Club

Mystery always enthralls its audiences. Dolls and Ouija Board in the footer add the mystical touch in this website.

 

5. Mom and Popcorn

Old-fashioned commercial advertisement style. Unique.

 

6. Tapbot

Futuristic and anime-esque style templates will invite more clicks rather than just some plain words.

 

7. Poogan’s Porch

Interactive and visitor-friendly, with menu-like interface.

 

8. Rancid

The footer is dominated by red, black and white, which is consistent with the entire website’s appearance. It also resembles a crumpled sheet of  paper.

 

9. Seed Hunter

No external links on the footer, which is uncommon. However, the credits are presented with some images that match perfectly with the theme of the film.

 

10. Soho Fixed

“Lively” interface and cool photographs. The footer area serves its main function (company’s further detailed information, email subscription and social media menus) with beautiful looks.

 

11. Superior Contracting Services

The footer area looks like a blueprint of a house, which match artistically with the company’s services.

 

12. The Pixel

No external links and detailed information about the company. Instead, you will find a drunk pirate (?) that sleeps under the main site’s tree. The artwork is colorful and simply gorgeous.

 

13. The White House

Plain, elegant and simple, yet very informative.

 

14. Urban Pie

Funny footer design, with comical doodles and customized search box.

 

15. Weblabs Solution

A cup of coffee with modest menu. Feels so natural and intuitive.

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