Wallpaper of the Week – Kiss
This is the tenth edition of Wallpaper of the Week. This design was actually created as part of my daily designs. This wallpaper is entitled KISS, which is short for “Keep it simple stupid!” It’s been one of my favorite quotes, especially in design. Go ahead, start keeping it simple and download this wallpaper.
Kiss – Keep It Simple Stupid
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Wallpaper Resolutions:
Note: The wallpaper only comes in one size. If you’d like to use it as your desktop wallpaper, please set it as your background and set your background color to either black or white depending on which wallpaper you want.
About the Quote and the Wallpaper
Earlier today, I tweeted a message asking all of my followers about which daily design did they like the best? Out of all the replies, this design got the most compliments. Also, one of my followers suggested that I offer it as a wallpaper which was an excellent idea.
If you are a designer, I’m sure you have heard of this quote. This is one of my favorite design quotes and I always try to apply in when I design. Sure, there are definitely times when my designs are complicated and busy, but really, the designs that I enjoy the most are the ones that are simple and straight to the point. To me, they are the most effective as well. That’s why I really like the work of Simon Page.
Also, I definitely applied this quote when doing the redesign of this blog. I stripped away most of the design elements that were unecessary and I tried to make the blog as simple as possible without being bland and boring. You can read more about my redesign process here. Anyway, my suggestion to you designers is this.
Keep it simple, stupid!
Quick Summary
- Estimated time: 20 minutes
- Tools: Photoshop
- Total Layers Used: 4 (KISS)
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Marco
February 27th, 2010 1:28 pmSimple, yet effective – just at it should be. Well done!
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Jad Limcaco
February 27th, 2010 1:29 pmThanks Marco. I love simplicity. :D
Stanley Diaz
February 27th, 2010 1:29 pmThanks for the wallpaper! Definitely one of my favorite of your daily designs.
Jad Limcaco
February 27th, 2010 1:41 pmYou are welcome Stanley. BTW, just visited your portfolio and it looks nice. You have definitely kept it simple as well but with some really bright colors which I like. :)
Stanley Diaz
February 27th, 2010 1:52 pmThanks Jad. Glad you liked it.
Jad Limcaco
February 27th, 2010 1:53 pmYou’re very welcome Stanley. Keep up the great work!
Nikola Lazarevic
February 27th, 2010 1:30 pmWell done mate. Keep it simple :)
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Jad Limcaco
February 27th, 2010 1:41 pmThank you Nikola. I’ll definitely keep keeping it simple. LOL!
R
February 27th, 2010 1:35 pmSimplicity is simply irreplaceable…. :)
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Jad Limcaco
February 27th, 2010 1:42 pmI agree. Thanks Rich!
Tony
February 27th, 2010 1:37 pmHow about us the wallpaper as a tattoo? Good, friendly reminder always at your side. :)
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Jad Limcaco
February 27th, 2010 1:42 pmHehe, I don’t think so Tony. A wallpaper is a good enough reminder for me. ;)
Axel
February 27th, 2010 1:42 pmThanks, Jad, for this very pretty wallpaper!
And thanks for the mention, too. :)
Keep up the good work!
Jad Limcaco
February 27th, 2010 1:47 pmNo problem Axel. I’ll definitely try to keep it up. BTW, thanks again for the idea! :D
Oh, and by the way, if you all enjoyed this wallpaper, then you need to check out Simple Desktops. It’s one of my favorite places for simple and minimalistic desktop wallpapers.
Philip Brunner
February 27th, 2010 1:47 pmThis bacronym has always been a little ironic to me. It makes me laugh. I love the wallpaper though!
Jad Limcaco
February 27th, 2010 1:50 pmHey Philip! Yeah, it definitely is a little ironic.
Nice word though. I had to look it up for the definition.
Backronym – a phrase constructed after the fact to make an existing word or words into an acronym. Backronyms may be invented with serious or humorous intent, or may be a type of false or folk etymology.
Thanks for the compliment on the wallpaper.
Aidan
February 28th, 2010 9:28 pmNice. I think it would be even awesome if you wrote a step by step tutorial on how to create this beautiful wallpaper.
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Jad Limcaco
March 1st, 2010 7:00 pmHi, it’s actually quite simple. I just typed up the text, masked out parts of it, then added those diagonal lines. :)
Robert
February 27th, 2010 2:40 pmI am so loving the wallpaper and the new site design!
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Jad Limcaco
February 27th, 2010 3:44 pmThanks Robert. I really appreciate your kind words.
Codesquid
February 27th, 2010 2:51 pmI am adopting the ‘Keep it simple, stupid!’ in my blog redesign, and it’s already getting the result I wanted! I think to be able to keep things simple without making them appear boring is the mark of a great designer!
.-= Codesquid´s latest Blog Entry – CSS3 rainbow =-.
Jad Limcaco
February 27th, 2010 3:46 pmHi, glad to read that you are taking the same approach as well.
I definitely agree with that. Just because something is minimal and simple does not mean it is well designed. It’s a hard thing to design, but once you get it down, then it simply is a thing of beauty.
Lee Gustin
February 27th, 2010 4:38 pmGreat idea Jad. I always look forward to Abduzeedo’s wallpapers every week; and now I have two to look forward to. Keep up the great work!
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Jad Limcaco
March 1st, 2010 10:38 amHey Lee, that’s great! Definitely look out for the “Wallpaper of the Week.” It’s actually an older series here are Design Informer, but have just paused it for a little bit but it’s finally back. :)
Tom - Airopia
February 28th, 2010 1:32 pmNice wallpaper. I live by the “KISS” philosophy, as I am a minimalist.
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Jad Limcaco
March 1st, 2010 10:40 amThat’s glad to hear Tom. I’m thrilled that you like the wallpaper.
Janko
March 1st, 2010 1:05 amNice one, Jad. I prefer darker backgrounds so I like the black version :)
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Jad Limcaco
March 1st, 2010 11:15 amHey Janko, me too! Light backgrounds are usually not my thing as well.
Tinu
March 1st, 2010 8:54 amNice Wallpaper.
Jad Limcaco
March 1st, 2010 11:19 amThanks!
Monji
March 1st, 2010 8:56 amThis is a motto I try to live by, though I often times find myself making things complex/confusing anyways. Like you, I also applied the same principle to my blog design as well, though I may have taken it too far by restricting the colors so much.
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zanzu7
March 1st, 2010 10:56 amHi Jad, thanks for sharing this beautiful wallpaper. Truly, Simplicity is Beauty!
Jad Limcaco
March 2nd, 2010 1:56 amThanks Zanzu. You are definitely right about that!
Billy
March 1st, 2010 10:59 amWell, thats neat !
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Jad Limcaco
March 2nd, 2010 1:55 amHey Billy, thanks! BTW, keep up the great work with your blog.
Ajay Talwar
March 10th, 2010 4:07 amBeautiful wallpaper! Much appreciated.
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Ravikumar V.
March 10th, 2010 11:01 pmsimple article !!
boomer
September 10th, 2010 11:08 pmSimple idea, simple design, simple wallpaper but a deep impact to whoever who reads it (or needs the advice)