Design
The Psychology of Apple-Style Ads
Sarah Chen
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May 10, 2024
7 min read
The Power of Negative Space
Apple's marketing is legendary not for what it adds, but for what it removes. By using vast amounts of negative space and clean typography, they force the user to focus on a single, powerful message.
Cognitive Load and Decision Making
The more choices or visual elements you give a user, the harder it is for them to make a decision. This is known as Hick's Law. Apple-style ads reduce cognitive load to near zero.
When a user sees a single word "REVOLUTIONARY" pulsing on a screen, their brain processes it instantly. There are no competing distractions.
#Psychology#Minimalism#Apple Design#Conversion