The web design industry is a fast-paced and rapidly evolving one. Every year, new innovations in graphic design, user interface design, marketing, and backend development lead to new trends for websites and mobile applications.
Over the past year, we have seen businesses of all sizes increase their investment in their web presence. We were already living in a digital economy before COVID-19, but the global pandemic has emphasized the need for companies to improve their online brand and prioritize digital marketing.
Consumer habits have also changed, with more and more individuals choosing to shop online instead of in person. With the increased online participation and standards of the modern consumer, it is essential for businesses to keep up with design trends and present a digital brand that is relevant, engaging and effective in meeting its long-term goals.
Here are the top 20 website design trends predicted for 2021:
- Muted colors
- Authenticity and honesty
- Flat icons and illustrations
- Retro fonts
- Activism and supporting meaningful causes
- Parallax scroll animations
- Classic serif fonts
- Playfulness and optimism
- Illustrations
- Abstract and surreal art
- Minimalism
- Personalized experiences
- Vintage effects
- Animations
- Custom graphics
- Interactive landing pages
- Unique multimedia
- Embedded videos
- Non-traditional scrolling
- Gradient color schemes
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