Trend Forecast For The Designers - 2020
We have enlisted 10 trends that are predicted to show up all over the internet this year. To be trend-conscious is one of the tricks of the trade for Graphic Designers but that should not stunt the creative growth of the designer; Ideas outside the box are always in trend.
1. Digital Art
It is a huge trend towering over, waiting to take over. With apps like Adobe Fresco and Procreate, you can paint without all the hassle and still make your painting look like a thousand dollars. It is a safe bet that these methods will soon be used for developing posters and advertising.
2. Overlay Effect
This effect may have limited usages but it has seen popularity among the young and the creatively inclined. It is upon the designer to make the overlapping effect look appealing and at the same time be clear enough to be interpreted. The effect will probably be experimented on in the coming years.
3. Fluid Gradients
It's a classic that never goes out of style. It can be predicted that this style will be experimented with in the future and we'll see it in fashion, advertisement and animation.
4. 3D Clay illustration
The 3D clay style emulating illustration is a crowd-pleaser. It has recently seen some more popularity and preference. It has all the potential to be trending in the coming year.
5. Creative Typography
The fonts create a personality and there has to be a myriad of variables in this area. Modern hand lettering has been recently successfully ventured into and is here to stay. There are apps like Photoshop and InDesign which offer a diverse selection of fonts.
6. Lines
Animation, Fashion and Illustrations use lines as an essential element and designers have been experimenting with it. It will most likely take off in the future.
7. Retro futurism
This is another one of those trends that will never go out of style. The 90's revival vibe influences fashion, film and poster designs. Neon outlines and abstract shapes will only be more popular in the Graphic Design future.
8. Motion Design
Motions design and animation are going through a revival and many brands are opting for this effect in their advertisements and promotions. The trend is here to stay so it will prove to be a valuable addition to any designer's skills.
9. Muted Colours
The new generation has a penchant for earthy shades and muted natural tones and it has a certain aura of a high standard. We believe that these colours will be used more popularly for attracting the target audience.
10. Lifestyle Photography
With the rise of the millennials who get their inspiration from apps like Instagram and Snapchat, Brands would spend more towards advertising through social media influencers rather than ads on TV. Lifestyle photography will play a predominant role in influencing buyers.
