Spring is here, and new trends are blooming. Here’s a list of our favorites for you to try and incorporate this coming season:
Minimalism – We always say less is more and we stand by that in all aspects of life, and design. You can never go wrong with a minimal vibe. The minimalism trend feels like an evergreen direction that plays right into the hands of generations that are growing up familiar with common web conventions and patterns. Some aspects of minimalism to consider in web design include:
- Avoid excess of details: color transitions, shadows, textures
- Use only three colors max at once
- Implement fonts creatively as a graphic element
Dark Mode – This trend is major for all of us who stare at our screens all day. You may have noticed that dark mode is popular with large tech products. Here are the main reasons for the trend:
- It reduces eye strain in low-light conditions.
- It saves device battery power
- It allows for highlighting other design elements
Thumb-Friendly Mobile Navigation – Most of us are glued to our phones, which means that we are playing around with websites and apps with our thumbs more and more. Given the increase in user engagement on mobile devices, more and more web building companies are prioritizing the mobile (as opposed to the desktop) experience. By adjusting your site to not only be mobile friendly, but thumb friendly, you can significantly boost impressions!
Data Visualization– Although this isn’t a new trend per-se it’s something we felt compelled to mention. It is always going to be needed, and isn’t limited to a single style. Instead, it is a way of thinking about problems. Incorporating data points in one’s messaging and visual language is a great way of showing users WHY they should care about something, and not just WHAT they should care about.
Voice User Interfaces– This trend is less related to web design, but does have resounding effects on quick user interactions as well as accessibility. We can expect to see more and more websites integrating VUI’s over text for users to search. Importantly, this can also create a more inclusive experience for people with disabilities. Here are some of it’s advantages:
- Handsfree
- Intuitive
- Speedy
- Interactive
At C&R we love staying up to date with design trends, not only because it helps our brands create meaningful impact, but also because it’s fun! We always take special care to think about as many audiences as possible in order to create a user friendly digital experience for all.