Best Graphic designers are never at rest on exploring what latest to be included in their works. The trends and methods are ever changing and for those who want to come up with the best designs, it is vital to keep a track of the latest trends in this arena. Here we will discuss a few best trends suggested by the experts for year 2016.
- A fine blend of contemporary and retro
Getting inspired from the design aesthetics of the early 19th century, the most brilliant artworks now include a playful twist of vintage styles. You can see space themes and pixel art as examples, which may fire the nostalgic memories of a viewer by making them think of the first generation PCs or old video games of the 80s.
- Material design
Google kick-started the concept of material design a while back, which brought forward an amazing slew of design concepts incorporating material design principles as the usage of light and shadow effects, bold colours, and large typeset etc.
- Dramatic typography
We have seen the rise of dramatic typography over the last few years, which had gone beyond its primary purpose of delivering a message. The intelligent creators now use it to make memorable statements with a wide range of experimentation in colour, size, texture and arrangements.
- Colours – bold and bright
More matching to the styles of 80s and 90s, the most vibrant hues are proving out to be popular picks in 2016. This trend is also found to move forward to more muted post‑second world war inspired patterns and neon, bright pastel, and more saturated colours.
- Geometric shapes
Geometric patterns were all-time favourite, which now aligns more with the trends of the 80s. Geometrical figures can be gracefully applied in various ways including individual graphical elements, backgrounds figures, and also scientific illustrative technique to ensure both functionality and aesthetics. It is also ideal to keep an eye on the design technique know as “low poly,” which was started as a 3D-modeling technique.
- Negative spacing
Also known as ‘white space’, negative spacing is now an essential part of any classic design form. This style became popular in 2015 and continues to be so this year too. When used strategically, white space cleverly converts into a mode of communicating deeper meanings, particular for logo and branding projects. At the minimum, it can give your design a simple and minimalist look.
- Modular designs
Modular layout or also known as card-type layouts have been so popular lately. You can see many of the biggest brands have adopted this design method for their websites and mobile apps. It makes scrolling and getting info much easier on mobile screens. Card-style also makes the designs much compact and loveable.
- Custom illustrations
Many say that the use of stock photography is almost dead. However, stock photography and graphics are now getting replaced by illustrations and custom imagery. The new-age designers want their work to look more generic and no one wants their specific branding elements come up as the same in the competitor’s websites. So, working on creating a one-of-a-kind solution is important.
Be default, abstract and minimalist designs are going to be the future of graphic designing. If you are a business owner looking forward to a graphic designing professional, ensure that they have a basic understanding of the latest trends to work better on your projects.