10 graphics design trends in 2020

 

Trend # 1

Bright luminescent colors

Vibrant colors when combined with darker shades will create a neon effect. In 2020, this trend will become even more relevant and daring. Such a design has a tendency to jump out of the screens of smartphones and PCs, which allows the brand to draw even more attention to itself.

 

Trend # 2

Domination of the dark

 

We've started seeing dark backgrounds almost everywhere, from social media apps to banner ads. Dark colors help to improve the visibility of accent colors. They also help to place the accents correctly.

The dark design looks ultra-modern yet versatile. It looks great both in a restrained minimalist style as well as a crazy "cyberpunk" style.

 

Trend # 3

Illustrations

Illustrations help to better convey meaning to the user. The best choices are simplified illustrations that capture the main thoughts and ideas. They add uniqueness, originality, accessibility, and emotionality to the content.

 

Trend # 4

Gradients

You wanted to tell them bye, but no. Gradients remain trending in 2020. Fresh colors are perfect for gradients. They can be used in buttons, icons, backgrounds, and even text.

Trend # 5

3D

3D images have always attracted users. But this trend has long remained in the shadows due to the high cost and high labor input. Now 3D rendering has changed a lot with the advent of more modern software.

Until virtual reality becomes commonplace for us, 3D will continue to amaze us.

Trend # 6

Bicolor

 

The “duet” of two colors is a design tool that always remains relevant and timeless.

The two-color design reflects the meaning of the phrase “Less is more”.

Trend # 7

Retrowave

This trend started way back in the 80s and came back to us with the wild success of Stranger Things.

Neon signs, VHS interference of palm trees, and synth music instantly immerse you in the style of those years. It so happened that the fashion for the 80s lasts longer than the 80s themselves, smoothly flowing into the cult of the 90s with these 8-bit consoles, CD-players, and colored tracksuits for which even those who were born much later are so often nostalgic.

Trend # 8

Mix of photos and graphics

 

The creative trend of 2019 continues to be popular today — combining photography with a simple illustration. Using this technique, designers create a fun mixture of two realities.

It looks really new, extraordinary, and certainly attracts attention.

Trend # 9

Ultra minimalism

The rule of ultra minimalism is to use only the essentials. A simple color scheme, simple shapes, the rejection of additional design elements - all this help to create a clean, discreet design in which all the elements are really needed.

 

Trend # 10

Color scheme 2020

According to Pantone representatives, this shade of blue is associated with stability and constancy, which are now so lacking in our world. We are all always in a hurry somewhere, we get tired of the constant flow of information, we need trusting communication and honesty.
"Classic Blue" will help you calm down and collect your thoughts.

Conclusion

In fact, trends are always subjective. Some of them are forgotten past, and some are so modern that your audience simply won't understand them.

There are no super-breakthroughs in design, and not all predictions are viable.

Try to abstract yourself from imposing colors and fonts of the year. Take note of trends, draw conclusions, and look at global patterns.