2020 Web Design Trends
It's almost 2020 and there’s no way we’ll end this year without thinking of new designs!
It’s great if you think your current design matches your brand. But if you feel like you need to move forward to the next chapter of your business, the new year is the best time to start that! One way to refresh your brand is by updating your web design.
See what made it to the top list of website designs!
1. Vibrant colour palettes
Get noticed right away by choosing colour palettes that pop. An eye-catching design like bold colours will help you gain your audience’s attention and stand out against competitors.
Partner it with flat designs to give them new life. Perfect for fun, quirky, and active brands!
2. Illustration
Web designs are often flawless. Almost too flawless, and that’s why mixing it with illustrations can improve its charm and make it look more human. Connect to your audience emotionally or show important details by adding a captivating illustration on your website.
Some illustration styles will eventually fall out in the next few years but the illustration itself will most likely stick around as a vital web design element because there is so much to explore with this style.
3. Minimalism
If you want a no-fuss website, this web design will definitely do the job right! This classic web design is one of the best go-to choices for websites.
With its clutter-free design, the audience won't get distracted while navigating on your site. This straightforward design allows people to see exactly what they need.
4. Split-screen Design
Split-screen design is shown as two panels of content on a desktop screen and collapses into vertical content blocks on smaller devices. This design keeps catching on since web design needs to be seamless across all devices.
You can play with visuals on one side while keeping the important text and information on the other or create asymmetrical splits for a change.
5. Text and Typography
Vintage typography, serifs, bold typography and more made a comeback in 2019. Text are popular due to their great screen resolution and are the most readable across all devices.
6. Single-page
Scrolls are alive because of single-page designs! Single page design is a wonderful choice to make everything accessible to your audience. This web design works best on mobile and smaller devices to keep everything the users need on one page.
7. Gradient
The fun burst of colours just looks wonderful on almost any type of design. Gradient is used for websites with minimal or without much art in it. It's also a way to break down elements or highlight specific content.
No wonder it's popular!
8. Animation
Animation can be in the form of micro-interactions (UI animation) where users are surprised with small but inviting elements or huge animation that occupies a large portion of the website.
This web design is more engaging and interesting for your audience. It takes less time to load compared to videos while still adding character to your website. Use it to tell stories and draw your audience to certain parts of your website.
9. Video content
Videos are useful for when your audiences don’t have time to scan loads of text and information on your website. Videos are also attention-grabbing so it is used for extra visual punch.
10. 3D
The mash-up of flat design and interfaces with 3D looks visually interesting as you see multiple design trends in one. Excellent for making a bigger impact on audiences.
This design is also growing as seen on some immersive 3D graphic design to create a better user experience.
Make your website stand out!
These design trends are a guide to help you decide if you have a design that actually matches your brand or if it's time for a change. You can go for bold, vibrant colours to start your website with a bang or opt for a clean, sleek, and interactive design.
The design trends for the upcoming year are definitely full of life, seamless, but still human. There’s a sea of competitors online so you have to make sure your website reflects your brand well.
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