There are several trends in the world of graphic design.
Some of these tend to go out of fashion quickly, others last several years, and are able to change it profoundly and sometimes forever.
So, what will 2021 graphic design trends be?
Below I have analyzed and collected the main trends of 2021 to create an article full of cool things and get inspiration. Let’s see immediately which will be the most important.
3D design is certainly not new, but it has made the most of technological advances and the most modern software capabilities.
3D TYPOGRAPHY
Playful new ideas and concepts lead designers to create a new artistic flow in the use of typography.
ILLUSTRATION IN DESIGN
Click on the image and don’t miss this example! It really deserves, believe me.
Custom illustrations have become an ingenious way to make generic website designs and product packaging stand out.
COLORLESS DESIGN
Bold multicolored clashes are one of the very obvious ways to grab immediate attention, but 2021 is meant to be the year of the opposite.
DISHARMONY OF COLORS
Together with colorless design, the disharmonious management of colors is opposed with the aim of doing something annoying and excessive by breaking the mold. Rouser’s website is a clear example of this; click on the image and check it out.
This trend is nothing more than the combination of retro look and video game: simple blocks formed together to create something incredibly cool.
THIN SIDES AND LINEART
A trend that promises to be adaptable in every branch of design.
OPTICAL ILLUSIONS
A super trendy style that will blow your mind and hypnotically attract.
TYPOGRAPHY CHAOS
As if there wasn’t enough chaos floating around in your world already. This trend is expected to take 2021 by storm. The only rules? The ones that must be broken, however you choose.
Conclusion
As you may have noticed, the main graphic design trends 2021 ignite the spark to compete and the inspiration to go beyond borders.
However, every choice also in graphic design must have a meaning. Following a certain trend must always be consistent with the objectives of the brand you are working on.
It is important to know the trends of the moment, but this does not mean that you have to change your way of working.
I hope this article is useful for you! If you have any other trends to report, let me know below in the comments 🌟