Monday, November 30, 2020

25+ Amazing Bootstrap Templates to Try in 2021

25+ Amazing Bootstrap Templates to Try in 2021

Sometimes getting a fully custom-built website isn’t an option. For that reason purchasing an already made HTML template can be a lifesaver, especially when the template is easy to customize! Bootstrap is a superb framework because it’s well-supported, well-documented and very well-liked by developers, designers, and business owners worldwide.

Bootstrap is one of the most widely used frameworks and statistics don’t fall behind on proving that. Out of the top 1 million websites in the world, more than 20% use bootstrap in their libraries which proves that Bootstrap is rather helpful if you’re working in a mobile-first front-end web development environment. 

Ever since its release in 2011, the framework has been constantly updated and supported. While in 2013 it only had 1.6% of the market share, that grew more than a dozen times. The best part about Bootstrap is its flexibility which allows for it to be supercharged with a plentitude of Bootstrap UI kits and be integrated with Design Language Systems.

Bootstrap is a great tool for maintaining design patterns and consistency in design, but also in code. The fact that it’s the sixth most-starred project on GitHub proves that the repository isn’t only popular, but an ever growing and constantly used library.

Top 10 Best Bootstrap Templates

Strapped for time? Check out this video version of our best premium Bootstrap templates roundup:

Where to Find the Best Bootstrap Templates

If you're a web developer or a programmer and you constantly work with Bootstrap, I'm sure you're looking for the best source of Bootstrap website templates.

The best place to get premium Bootstrap templates is Envato Elements. You'll get unlimited downloads of amazing Bootstrap websites for a low monthly fee.

Enjoy unlimited downloads of Bootstrap website templates in Envato Elements
Enjoy unlimited downloads of Bootstrap website templates in Envato Elements 

Get all the Bootstrap website inspiration you need and download as many as you need for your projects. In Envato Elements you can also download all kind of web templates, like  CMS templates and WordPress themes.

But if a subscription isn't your thing and you only need one Bootstrap admin template or a single Bootstrap form template, then check ThemeForest, our single purchase marketplace. You'll find premium Bootstrap website templates to buy one at a time. 

25+ Premium Bootstrap Templates Available From Envato Elements

I’ve gathered together over 25 amazing Bootstrap websites templates that will work perfectly for your static or CMS powered website. 

1. DAdmin - Responsive Bootstrap Admin Template

DAdmin - Responsive Bootstrap Admin Template
DAdmin - Responsive Bootstrap Admin Template

Admin is one of our most popular Bootstrap admin templates. It was designed to build any kind of software Admin Dashboard Panel. This HTML5 Bootstrap template is based on the latest stable Bootstrap 4.1.1. Some of its features are:

  • Bootstrap 4 Framework
  • Fully Responsive Pages
  • Clean Design
  • Vector Maps Included
  • Retina Ready
  • 800+ Google Fonts
  • W3C Validated Code
  • Modern Cross Browser Supported
  • In-depth Documentation

2. Classic - Responsive Bootstrap Form Template

Classic - Responsive Bootstrap Form Template
Classic - Responsive Bootstrap Form Template

This Bootstrap form template is very complete and will cover all your needs. Classic is a Bootstrap form template that includes 8 professional and customizable form designs. See what you'll get:

  1. Registration form
  2. Login Form
  3. Contact Form
  4. Payment Form
  5. Review Form
  6. Subscribe Form
  7. Forgot Form
  8. Reset Form

This Bootstrap form template features:

  • 100% Responsive Layout
  • 3 different Color Theme
  • 7 different Google font setting
  • Google Web Fonts
  • Documentation included
  • Clean Design and Well Commented Code

3. Pheromone - Smart Multi-Concept Template

Pheromone - Smart Multi-Concept Template
Pheromone - Smart Multi-Concept Template 

We’re starting this list with the Pheromone Bootstrap template; a versatile and multi-purpose template that puts the focus on your site’s content. It comes with over 80 HTML files alone. Its overall minimalistic design is excellent for anyone looking to build a portfolio, blog, an online store, or even a full-blown corporate website. 

4. Corporate MultiPurpose HTML Template for Business

Corporate MultiPurpose HTML Template for Business
Corporate MultiPurpose HTML Template for Business

Up next, we have a beautiful Bootstrap template that’s very well-designed. Visually, it has a clean look, with simple but attractive design elements, creatively used imagery, and uses stunning typography. 

The template includes more than 120 demo page examples and has 32 block elements in hundreds of variations which is why this template can efficiently serve a wide range of needs. 

5. Coeus - Cryptocurrency Landing Page HTML Template

Coeus - Cryptocurrency Landing Page HTML Template
Coeus - Cryptocurrency Landing Page HTML Template

Even though Coeus focuses heavily on cryptocurrencies, I like this Bootstrap landing page template for its fantastic color scheme. It’s bold, trendy and eye-catching. Whatever your industry may be, you can most certainly repurpose Coeus to make a fantastic impression on your visitors. 

It comes with both light and dark color schemes, animations (including transitions, smooth scrolling, and parallax). Moreover, being built with Bootstrap, it’s mobile-friendly too. Coeus is a must have Bootstrap template if you’re looking to make a bold statement. 

6. Brehoh - One Page Bootstrap Template

Brehoh
Brehoh

Brehoh is a fully responsive, single page design Bootstrap template. It’s perfect for online portfolios and resumes. It’s an excellent template for creatives such as photographers, videographers (you can use videos from Youtube as backgrounds), developers, writers or designers. It comes with a fully functioning contact form, sliders, and Ajax functionality. 

7. Andior - Bootstrap Website Templates Pack

Andior
Andior - Bootstrap Website Templates Pack

The Andior Bootstrap website template is massive. It comes with over a hundred (yup, you read that right) HTML templates, as well as over thirteen homepages alone. It works well as a single page portfolio and a full website (even an online store). 

Andior is (logically) fully responsive and very well-designed. It will do an excellent job for a freelance portfolio, an eCommerce shop or a corporate website.

8. Candy - One & Multi Page HTML

Candy One Multi Page HTML
Candy | One & Multi Page HTML

I like Candy because it has a creative but simple visual design. It’s not over the top, which helps make it elegant, and the overall visual design of Candy comes across as trendy and modern. It’s a great template for anyone who wants a good looking website without having to make one from scratch.

9. Celia - Innovative Portfolio HTML5 Template

Celia - Innovative Portfolio HTML5 Template
Celia - Innovative Portfolio HTML5 Template

Looking for Bootstrap website inspiration? Next up we have Celia–a multipurpose website that’s best suited for online portfolios. It comes with a variety of pre-made templates, designs, and blocks: 

  • 200 blocks and options
  • 145 HTML5 pages
  • 24 homepages
  • 25 portfolio pages with 7 layout variations
  • 12 blog pages
  • 6 shop pages
  • 14 sliders
  • ….and a lot more! 

It’s a massive Bootstrap template! Celia comes with many well-designed features and functions. It will be a wonderful template for you to customize for your next project. 

10. LifeCoach - Coach, Speaker & Mentor Template

LifeCoach - Coach Speaker Mentor Template
LifeCoach - Coach, Speaker & Mentor Template

LifeCoach is a Bootstrap template designed with coaches, speakers and mentors in mind (yup, its name is very much on point). The template files include PSDs if you want to redesign anything or if you want to see what your ideas would look like before taking the time to customize it with code.

11. Grandin - Responsive Bootstrap Admin Template

Grandin - Responsive Bootstrap Admin
Grandin - Responsive Bootstrap Admin Template

Grandin is a Bootstrap admin template. It’s a great template if you need to create an admin dashboard for yourself, your clients or your company. It’s a large and diverse template that comes with multiple UI components, widgets, forms, tables, chars and the like. It will also function well for any custom eCommerce store if you’re looking to build a dashboard for it.

For more Bootstrap admin templates, take a look at this roundup: 

12. Flone - Minimalist eCommerce Bootstrap 4 Template

Flone - Minimalist eCommerce Bootstrap 4 Template
Flone - Minimalist eCommerce Bootstrap 4 Template

Flone is the first exclusive eCommerce template we have on this list today! It has a huge collection of over forty customizable pages including over ten homepages, over seventeen shop pages, and more than six blog pages. 

It’s cross-browser compatible and mobile friendly meaning you won’t have to worry about your website working in any browser or on any device.

13. OOPS - Perfect 404 Pages Pack

OOPS - Perfect 404 Pages Pack
OOPS - Perfect 404 Pages Pack

OOPS is a collection of 404 Bootstrap pages. These pages are clean, simple and beautiful. Error pages like these can be really beneficial to a user journey, helping avoid confusion and assisting visitors on their way. I was super eager to include this one on the list. OOPS gives you a chance to make the best of bad situations when things go wrong on your website. 

14. Parker Software and Startup Landing Page Template

Parker Software and Startup Landing Page Template
Parker Software and Startup Landing Page Template

Looking for the best Bootstrap templates? I like Parker very much; this Bootstrap template is extremely handy. It has a simple and elegant look to it, which is often all that you need. It’s well documented, fully responsive and W3C Validated. 

It can be customized to any business whether it be service or product based, and any website type from SaaS, to agency portfolios, to eCommerce. 

15. Seven - Portfolio Template for Creatives & Agency

Seven - Portfolio Template for Creatives Agency
Seven - Portfolio Template for Creatives & Agency

I love Seven because it’s a super clean yet creative Bootstrap theme. It’s exceptional as an online portfolio for creatives, however I feel it’s also perfect for those outside of the creative industry as well. It will help make an enjoyable and memorable first impression, whatever the subject matter, thanks to its well-designed look and feel. Of course, this Bootstrap template is mobile friendly, well documented and versatile. What else could you ask for?

16. Iosoon Vol1 - Stunning Coming Soon Template

Iosoon Vol1 - Stunning Coming Soon Template
Iosoon Vol1 - Stunning Coming Soon Template

Iosoon is an amazing Bootstrap template collection for two reasons. First, the visual design is bold, colorful and eye-catching. It’s distinctive, and that’s important for a coming soon page. Secondly, coming soon pages are often an after thought (like 404 pages). I love this template because it makes announcing your new business or website a lot more exciting for both you and your visitors. 

17. Crispy - One & Multi Page HTML

Crispy One Multi Page HTML
Crispy | One & Multi Page HTML

Crispy is another Bootstrap template on our list that has a beautiful visual design. The typography, spacing, and visual elements have clearly been seriously considered when making this template. The template can be used for a variety of purposes such as a corporate website, a blog, an online portfolio, or a resume. It’s responsive and cross-browser compatible, and features a pricing table, milestones, app icons, client/team carousel, and video backgrounds.

18. Jestem - Elegant & Minimal Resume vCard Template

Jestem - Elegant Minimal Resume vCard Template
Jestem - Elegant & Minimal Resume vCard Template

Jestem (which means “I am” in Polish) is a designated online resume Bootstrap template. It has an elegant and minimal visual design, which is naturally fully responsive. It’s not a very complicated theme, but it’s certainly a quality one. It comes with two default homepage designs that in turn come with six color combinations.

19. Haswell - Multipurpose One & Multi Page Template

Haswell - Multipurpose One Multi Page Template
Haswell - Multipurpose One & Multi Page Template 

Once again, I include Haswell on this list because it’s absolutely stunning. It's one of the best Bootstrap templates we have. This template is exceptionally well-designed. It’s sleek, elegant and minimal in its visual design, however, this Bootstrap template is also very diverse. It comes with over 500 function blocks that allow you to thoroughly customize every detail. The code of Haswell is clean, non-dev friendly, and well commented too. It’s a beautiful and large template that’s simply a dream to work with!

20. Pogody – Responsive HTML5 Coming Soon Template

Pogody Responsive HTML5 Coming Soon Template
Pogody – Responsive HTML5 Coming Soon Template

Pogody is another “coming soon” template that you must check out. It’s an exceptionally good looking template; it’s clean, it’s lovely, and it’s the perfect coming soon page. The visual design isn’t overwhelming, and it catches attention pretty well–all important aspects for a coming soon page. Additionally, it’s well documented, easy to use, and full of features such as a “Special Typewriter Text Effect” and an Ajax contact form.

21. Oumaila - Music Band and Musician Template

Oumaila - Music Band and Musician Template
Oumaila - Music Band and Musician Template

Last on our list today is Oumaila. This Bootstrap template has fantastic energy and vibe, because it was designed with bands and musicians in mind. It’s a single-page landing page that can actually be used in any industry. It’s fully responsive and retina-ready. It comes equipped with a Twitter feed, an Instagram feed, and a single album page.

22. App Landing HTML Template 

App Landing HTML Template
App Landing HTML Template 

App Landing is a creative, clean and modern-looking responsive HTML5/CSS3 landing page that is based on Bootstrap. With a great looking design on a wide range of screen sizes, Cooper is a beautiful theme that could be used for showcasing your next application or product.

23. Bacchus - One Page HTML Template 

Bacchus - One Page HTML Template
Bacchus - One Page HTML Template 

Bacchus is creative one-page HTML template that is a great solution for any corporate website, a personal portfolio or a creative agency. With its ease of use and customization and a fully responsive design, this template proves to be a great choice when it comes to picking a template that is both functional and modern-looking

24. Metrica - Multipurpose HTML Template 

Metrica - Multipurpose HTML Template
Metrica - Multipurpose HTML Template 

Metrica is a fully responsive, multi-purpose HTML5 template that’s based on Bootstrap. With a robust design yet built with flexibility in mind, this template will work great as the foundation of a corporate, portfolio, or one-page website. 

The theme, which is component-based, comes with over 200 components that can be edited and rearranged for maximum flexibility.

25. Stellar - One page multipurpose html template 

Stellar - One page multipurpose html template
Stellar - One page multipurpose html template 

Stellar, is a premium-looking template that puts an accent on beautiful design that is observed through beautiful typography choices, unusual but interesting content blocks and thematic imagery. For this reason, Stellar will be a great choice for freelance designers and photographers who seek to stand out with their portfolio.

26. Nobel - Minimal & Versatile Multi-Concept Template 

Nobel - Minimal Versatile Multi-Concept Template
Nobel - Minimal & Versatile Multi-Concept Template 

Nobel is a minimalist yet versatile template that puts heavy accent on imagery and photographs in design. With 5 unique landing page designs, unlimited custom slideshows and 4 portfolio layouts - this theme will be a great choice for photographers or videographers because of the unusual layout structure of the website.

Bootstrap’s Main Features

You've seen a selection of the best Bootstrap templates we've got in Envato Elements. But if you'd like to know more about amazing Bootstrap websites and this framework's features, keep reading: 

1. Bootstrap’s Basic Framework

The main purpose of building with Bootstrap is to apply its choices of size, colors, fonts and grids which come in a form of basic style definitions across the full spectrum of HTML elements. This results in a robust and uniform appearance for certain elements and containers. 

Although the predefined style is good for building stuff straight out of the box, it is easily possible to modify and edit to your needs.

bootstrap grid
Bootstrap’s grid is flexible and robust—check out more examples in the docs

2. Bootstrap’s JavaScript Components

Bootstrap comes with several JavaScript components in the form of jQuery and JavaScript plugins which allow for additional UI elements to be added, such as tooltips, dialog boxes and sliders. The components in Bootstrap consist of an HTML structure, a CSS declaration and sometimes additional JavaScript code, permitting further functionality for certain interface elements.

3. Bootstrap’s Layout Tools

Some of the most important features of Bootstrap are the layout components that are implemented through a CSS grid layout. The layout component of Bootstrap defines rows and columns and has come to become an industry standard used by both developers and designers alike.

“The [...] important benefit of open source is the vast community that surrounds this tool. If you ever run into issues with using Bootstrap there is a big community that is ready to help.” –  Brenden Thornton

Explore More Bootstrap Resources and Tutorials

Build Amazing Bootstrap Websites Today!

So there you have it, our newest roundup of amazing Bootstrap website templates. What did you think of our list? I hope you’ve found one that’s going to help make your next website project a marvellous one. Feel free to add comments about other worthwhile Bootstrap templates you want us to look out for!


How to Design Awesome Annual Report Cover Designs for 2020/2021

How to Design Awesome Annual Report Cover Designs for 2020/2021

Your annual report cover design is an essential part of connecting with your audience. This is the start and first impression for your annual report design, so we want to get it right. 

annual report cover design
This beautifully designed annual report design template is available for download on Envato Elements.

In this article, we'll look at good annual report design. We'll explore what it is and how we can work to achieve it. We'll also observe some top annual report designs and design tips, too.

Creating the perfect annual report cover design can seem like an intimidating task, especially if you're a beginner. Knowing what to target and how can help take the mystery out of the process.

How to Make an Annual Report Cover Design

So, let's start at the very beginning. What is an annual report cover design and why is it important? 

An annual report documents the activities within your business for a fiscal year. Be it losses, gains, initiatives, or other noteworthy practices, this is an important document often shared with shareholders, investors, and other important parties vital to your business.

Your annual report cover is like an introduction to an entire year's worth of content. That's what makes it so vital. It's important to make the right first impression and to do so in a way that communicates professionalism.

annual report cover ideas
Your annual report design cover sets the tone for the rest of your report, like we see in this design.

It's vital that we don't jump into this design task haphazardly. While design (and creativity) can be a lot of fun, there are tried and true methods that we can use, as designers, to confidently create great content. Design isn't a mysterious magical thing—it's a process. 

For example, here are some steps to take when planning your own annual report cover design:

Step 1. Plan Your Annual Report Cover Design Strategy

Strategy is a key part of good design. Very rarely is good design a mistake. It's typically the result of extensive research, planning, and purposeful choices. So, before you dig in and start designing it's time to think about your objectives:

  • Who are you designing for? It's vital to know your target audience. If you don't know who your target audience is, then it's very difficult to design in a way that appeals to them. Very rarely is the designer themselves the exclusive target audience in a professional settling. So keep in mind, just because you personally like an approach doesn't mean it's the best choice for your audience. Consider who your audience is and the best ways to visually reach them.
  • What are you trying to communicate? Sometimes, it's easiest to start with simple keywords. For example, you may want to communicate words like "success" and "trust" with your annual report cover design. Once you've got a feel for what you aim to communicate, you can make choices that resonate with those ideas.
  • What criteria needs to be met? Think about the technical side of things, too. Will you be printing this annual report? Will it be in full color? Is it digital distribution only? These specs can impact the annual report cover design. It's best to clearly know all the terms of your project before you start designing.

Allot time for considering your strategy. With these questions answered, it'll be much easier to make informed design choices.

Step 2. Research Annual Report Cover Images

If you plan to incoporate imagery into your annual report cover, take some time to research options. It might be adventageous to try out more than one image, to see which one works best. Design can often be a lot of trial and error when you're right in the middle of the design process.

Will you use photography? Make sure to use copyright appropriate imagery, licensed for commercial and professional use. You could use your own imagery or source some professional imagery for your project. Again, make sure your choices here are meaningful and strategic.

stylish annual report design
This annual report cover uses photography to create added interest.

Will you use graphical elements? You might choose to avoid photography and try something like infographics or illustrative elements. They can be plenty communicative too—sometimes in an even more direct way, too.

cover design annual report
In this annual report cover design, illustration and icons are used to create interest.

You could potentially avoid images all together. You could go with an abstract look and feel, or primarily rely on typography to do the visual communication in your layout. This can prove to be a very clean and elegant approach.

annual report cover design
This annual report design cover relies on color and type, rather than imagery or photos.

Take some time to try out different annual report cover images to find what works best for your design project. Sometimes, seeing it in action can help you make your final decisions.

Step 3. Define Good Annual Report Design

So, what is good annual report design? The tricky thing about this question is: the answer is going to vary, depending on who you ask. How then can we effectively address this design problem? 

Again, the key lies in your target audience.

A good annual report design communicates with the target audience in a meaningful way. This means that your choice of design elements isn't left up to chance.

For example, your branding should be present and consistent to help create a unified presentation. This unified approach can also visually communicate trust.

To communicate excitement try more saturated colors. To communicate stability try something more subdued and less energetic, like strong, grounded colors.

professional annual report design
This annual report design is beautifully crafted—but what audience do you think it best suits?

This means that a great design for one audience might not be a great design for another audience. Keep this perspective in mind. Know your audience to communicate with them.

Step 4. Consider Your Resources

Turning back to technical requirements, what are your design resources? You've got many choices when it comes to your annual report's design.

  • Design your annual report cover yourself. This is a cost effective solution, especially if you've got the technical know how and the time to invest in this project. Keep in mind that design does take time—and time is a resource. So, prepare to set aside ample time for the design process.
  • Use an annual report cover template to create a custom design. This is a great choice if you're looking to get a headstart on your design process. A template can be a great starting point because you can fully customize it as much as you like. You can even completely rework it into a new design.
  • Complete your project with an annual report template. If you're really short on time and resources, using a template can save a lot of time. This is especially handy if you find the perfect template that checks all the boxes for you. It's also a great solution for beginners who may not have the time to customize the content.

Find the Best Annual Report Cover Design on Envato Elements

Professional design assets can be such a valuable addition to any professional's tool kit. But this can be an expensive venture, especially if you find yourself needing stock photos, fonts, graphics, and other content—on top of your annual report template. 

This is what makes Envato Elements such an awesome bargain. You can download as many annual report design templates as you like, and there's no added feel. For one, low price, you get unlimited downloads from a giant library of graphics, stock photos, templates, fonts, and more. 

envato elements
Enjoy unlimited downloads on Envato Elements—from a large library of professional designed assets.

This is an especially great deal if you'd like to try out more than one annual report template. Download two, three, four, and try them all out without worrying about the price tag.

Want to try out a different font in your design? That's included too. When you've got unlimited downloads, there's no need to worry about the price tag. You've got a whole library of professional assets at your finger tips to help you get your projects done quickly.

Here's a sample of some of the beautifully designed annual report template designs over on Envato Elements. Consider downloading them today. They're all included.

1. Stylish Annual Report Design Template

annual report design

This annual report design template comes in two different sizes. It contains 16 different pages to mix, match, and customize to meet your design needs. Its clean and neutral aesthetic can give your content a sophisticated look.

2. Modern Annual Report Design Template

annual report cover

Here we've got a design template that contains 20 different pages to work with. Remember, these templates can all be easily editted too. So, if red doesn't work with your branding you can easily change this to any color you prefer.

3. Sleek Annual Report Design Template

good annual report cover design

This design has such sleek, stylish layouts, both on the inside and on the outside cover. Easily add your own imagery. Customize the colors and tweak the layouts until you've got the perfect design for your project. 

Discover Top Annual Report Designs on GraphicRiver

If unlimited downloads aren't your style, check out GraphicRiver. It's another impressive collection of professional assets, but it works on a more independent model. Only download and pay for what you need. Choose from the works of thousands of talented, professional artists. There's so much amazing design work to see.

graphicriver
Check out the extensive collection of annual report design templates on GraphicRiver.

So, if you prefer to keep things simple with one download, one fee, give GraphicRiver a look. It's got the same high quality but without any commitment. It's a great choice if you're only looking for one or two assets, rather than a larger, unlimited pool.

How to Design and Customize a Good Annual Report Design Cover

Next, let's do some design work together. We'll work with an existing design to point out some of the parts that make it work well. We'll also make customizations to help illustrate some important design concepts.

We'll be using Adobe InDesign for this tutorial, and here's template we'll work with:

annual report template
This Adobe InDesign annual report template is available for download now on Envato Elements.

You're welcome to download this template and work along with this walkthrough, if you'd like to. Otherwise, you can work in your own InDesign document. Many of these concepts are also transferable to other design software, with some variation in technical practice. 

1. Emphasis Is Key to Good Annual Report Design

The word emphasis refers to the focal point in your design. Think of it like the lead singer in a band. The lead signer doesn't compete with the other instruments. Instead, those other instruments complement the lead vocals or the melody. Strong design often works a lot like this.

So in this example what parts stand out to you? The "2020" is very large, so it commands a lot of attention. The phrase "annual report" has a lot of contrast. This means it really stands out against the color white. These two points have more emphasis than the smaller text under "annual report", which is small and has lower contrast.

indesign annual report cover

2. Move and Adjust Layout Elements 

That's not to say that we couldn't—or shouldn't—move design elements around in our layout. 

In Adobe InDesign, we can move content using the Selection tool. You can find it in the Tools panel, as highlighted below. 

With the Selection tool active, click on part of your annual report design cover. We know the element is active and selected if we see a bounding box appear around it. Then, we can click and drag to reposition this element in our layout design. 

Experiment with proximity in your compositions, but keep emphasis in mind. Where do you want to create your key focal point?

indesign customize annual report

3. Swap and Add Imagery 

Imagery can play a key role in your annual report cover design. Because of this, swapping out imagery and trying different ones can be an important part of your design process. Give more than one a try to see which one might be more successful. Sometimes, just looking at an image isn't quite enough. It's beneficial to see it in the layout, in action.

To do so in Adobe InDesign, make sure your Selection tool is active. Then, select the image placeholder in your annual report design. If there's a placeholder, or you'd like to make a new one, turn to your Rectangular Frame tool first. Draw a new frame, and then follow this same process.

To go File > Place. Select the image from your computer. Then, InDesign will insert it into the selected frame for you. We'll use this stock photograph from Envato Elements in this example. 

Tip: right click on PC or control click on Mac and then select Fitting to choose different ways this image can fit within the frame.

cover design annual report template

4. Consider Your Color Choices

Color is very communicative. Take a moment to think about what you associate with different colors. What do you associate with red, blue, or green?

In a professional setting, these associations matter too. For example, if your business has established branding, you likely have key colors. Use them in your design, and use it in a way that makes sense for your design project. 

In Adobe InDesign, we can easily change the Stroke Color and Fill Color at the base of the Tools panel. 

First, with your Selection tool active, let's select a colored part of our composition. Then, click on the Fill Color. Choose a new color, and click OK. InDesign will then apply the new color for us.

annual report cover design

5. Your Font Choice Is Communicative Too

The type in your composition says literal words, but the font itself can be very communicative too. We want to make sure to use fonts that align well with our overal objectives. For example, in most annual reports, it's a time for professionalism. So, you may want to avoid whimisical or informal fonts, unless this directly ties into your professional brand.

To change the font in Adobe InDesign, let's turn to the Character panel. Open it by going to Window > Type & Tables > Character.

Use the Selection tool to select the type you'd like to change. Then, change these values in the Character panel and InDesign will apply them. 

good annual report design

Design Tips for Good Annual Report Design

If you're looking for more design advice, check out these quick tips to help you make the right design decisions for your annual report design template:

1. "Good" Depends on Your Target Audience

Remember, the idea of good annual report design is very subjective. Even the best annual report cover design out there isn't necessarily going to resonate with every audience in the same way. The thing that makes the top annual report designs shine is how well they know and appeal to their audience in an effective way.

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How would you customize this annual report design template to best suit your target audience?

2. Less Is Often Much More

Design is a lot of fun, and it can be easy to get wrapped up in the design process. It's really enjoyable to add content to your layout!

But less is often more. You don't necessarily need to "stuff" your layout full of content for it to be good. Instead, try to rely on purposeful choices, rather than unecessary extras like too many filters, too many different colors, or competing design elements.

annual report cover design template
This annual report cover design is beautiful, but has plenty of "empty" space. Less is often more.

3. Consistency Is a Strong Strategy

Regardless of your market, consistency is a universally strong idea. This means, if your cover follows certain aesthetics, your interior should match. Visual relationships like this can help establish that your work is one, continuous presentation. 

Think about how it would be if it were the opposite. If the cover were jarringly different from the interior, it would probably feel confusing. Likewise, from page to page, we want this to feel like one, continuous, supporting document—not like a set of independent pages that don't relate.

annual report design
This annual report design template has a consistent design theme.

Looking for More Annual Report Cover Ideas and Inspiration ?

If you'd like to check out more annual report cover ideas, check out these inspiring collections today. From top annual report designs to unconventional and unexpected approaches, there's plenty to see. Do some visual research or consider expanding your collection today.

Want to Learn More About Annual Report Design?

Looking to learn more about annual report design? There's so much awesome tutorial content on Envato Tuts+ to check out. It's a great way to dig in and educate yourself on the design process.

Why Not Begin Your Annual Report Cover Design Today?

There's no better time than right now to get started on your annual report design. Whether you're looking to dig in and create a design from scratch or you think you'd like to try working with a template—there are plenty of resources out there to help you get the job done. 

Remember, if you'd benefit from a library of professional assets, consider giving Envato Elements a look. There's everything from annual report design templates to fonts, audio, and even templates for your Wordpress website. Best part is: it's all included with unlimited downloads.

Or if you prefer a single, one time download, check out GraphicRiver. It's got the same high quality but without any extra bells and whistles. Check out the impressive gallery of annual report design templates today.

Good luck with your annual report design project!