By: Monty : 2018-06-14
15 Design Trends Of 2018 You Need To Know
2017 was an amazing year in design trends, specifically in mobile. 2018 looks on route to be even better, here are the design trends you need to know. Futuristic Ornamentalism Futuristic looks from over a decade ago are back in style. Examples include scrolling sequences of numbers, technology, robotics and pulsing lights. Simplicity & Comfort […]
2017 was an amazing year in design trends, specifically in mobile. 2018 looks on route to be even better, here are the design trends you need to know.
Futuristic Ornamentalism
Source: Sasha Turischev on Dribbble
Futuristic looks from over a decade ago are back in style. Examples include scrolling sequences of numbers, technology, robotics and pulsing lights.
Simplicity & Comfort
Source: Seán Halpin on Dribbble
Minimalist designs make everything simple and clean and are perfect for multi-functional and versatile use.
Add Extra Depth
Source: uconsystem.com/
Adding extra depth to traditional flat designs with the use of shadow effects is a trend that will give objects a more round dimension. Objects on the screen that look like they are 3D are definitely a cool design trend of 2018.
100% Responsive Logos
Source: Responsive Logos by Joe Harrison
As mobile and tablets continue to rise as the go-to’s for Internet browsing, it’s important that logos are designed to be responsive in every aspect in terms of dimension and spaces.
Custom Illustrations
Source: Dmitrii Kharchenko on Dribbble
When the present ease of buying all kinds of stock designs and illustrations, custom designs and illustrations are the trend so a brand can make its effort at being unique and having a more effective branding strategy.
Micro Interactions
Source: Dimest on Dribbble
Animated scenarios and buttons turning into something else are all micro interactions that we will see more of to improve UX in 2018.
Integrated Animation
Source: Johnny Vino on Dribbble
Another design trend to improve UX in 2018 are integrated animations which guides users through navigation experiences with interactions that can occur while scrolling or hovering on an object.
Animation, GIF and Cinema-graph
Source: Digital Gravy
Animations, GIFs, and cinema-graphs are back and better than ever and make an effective and eye-catching design trend to incorporate into your strategy.
3D Metallic & Solid Elements
Source: RandyCano.com
The new 3D design trends are metallic and solid elements that feel so real it’ll be hard to believe they actually are on a screen.
One Color 3D Design
Source: Apple WWDC18 Announcement
One color 3D design is a 3D design with a lack of contrast because of one color use. When done right, this is an awesome and smooth design trend we will see more of this year for sure.
Creative Typography
You can think of creative typography as a way to improve typography or digital graffiti. This is one of the leading design trends of 2018.
Obnoxious Bright Gradients
Source: Mariah or Messiah
Obnoxious bright gradients will give designs a more colorful, modern and fresh look that will catch attention every time.
Particle Background
Source: Particle.js by Marc Bruederlin
Particle backgrounds are the design trend and solution for grabbing the attention of viewers or visitors. Examples include a lightly moving texture or animation or bubble effects.
Color Palettes And Patterns Of The 80s-90s
Source: SneakerDistrict.com/wotherspoon
Just like in fashion, 80s-90s color palettes and patterns are back and in high use.
Split Page Design
Source: enginethemes.com
Split page design is a growing trend this year with the always increasing amount of information. A split page design help’s uncrowd pages and keep UX intact.
Source: https://www.behance.net/gallery/59752143/Design-Trends-2018
