Top graphic designing trends to look out for in 2021

To simply state that 2020 has so far been a weird year, is definitely a gross understatement. Apart from the loss of billions of lives, the forced lockdowns and isolation has affected every nook and corner of our lives. However, rapid growth has also been recorded in some of the sectors like online stores, distance learning, entertainment, and the culture of working from home, and communication in general. 2020 has forced us to adapt to these enormous changes faster than we could have ever imagined.

However, to stay a step ahead in the competition of what is new in the world of techniques and fashion, you need to have a picture of what is brewing under the surface. In the world of graphic design, there are some parts of it that is not going away anytime soon. Such as fast speed, ease of navigation, and increased amount of security while saving the batteries and protecting the eyes by being easy to use in dark mode. However, these aspects are not simply limited to website designing, the effect of these aspects of graphic designing in general are to have its ripple effect on everything- brand logos, company branding, general illustration, and marketing.

So, our creators and writers from Virohaa have put their thinking caps on in order to curate a list of some trends in graphic designing that you can expect in 2021.

3D design

Yes, we known that 3D designing is not a new concept. However, it is getting better and so much cooler with each passing day! 3D designing is definitely one such design trend that has been making the most out of the various technological advancements and software. It is even more significant in the ever expanding market of Dubai and its scores of events, graphic design Dubai have been gaining more importance.

The drift is definitely towards achieving a lifelike, hyper-real visuals that tend to blur the fine line between what we know to be digital and physical. The most impactful change what we predict to see in 2021 is 3D designs taking up the centre stage and not just be pushed away as something minor. Designers are also adding movement along with animation in order to make their creations different from others.

What set them apart is the user’s chance of engagement, and not just artistic merit, which again increase the bounce rate.

Emoji design

The newest and trendiest way to add emptions to various statements, sites and even printed media is the use emojis. A simple emoji at the end of a sentence like a wink sets the mood of the statement, and are gaining huge popularity with each passing day. It has definitely taken the world of social media by storm-Snapchat and Instagram encourages emoji interaction. All of these trends are very much applicable to your designs since they help create response and reaction while lightening the mood- all of this while keep the key aspect in place (communication).

So be prepared to see emojis being used in even more creative ways and find their ways in your designs.

Nature based designs

While we have already discussed two of the bolder trends set to rule the upcoming year, softer, organic and nature based designs are making their own space in the market as we speak. Once a sideline, nature inspired designs have now been on the top of the trending list with it use of natural lighting, softy, earthy, pastel color schemes, and flowing symmetrical lines. Since it fits perfectly with the minimalistic and largely muted color palettes, designs based on nature are largely made with colour filters that have abundance of wood, and stone.

The big push has also somewhat been developed from the lack of our interaction with nature in 2020. With the present pandemic and quarantine in place, the inner longing for nature has made us look for ways to incorporate it in our lives. Hence, the essential qualities of nature have found its way in all kinds of designs, techniques, and even commercial fields.

Cartoon illustrations

Want to ensure that your design stands out in the crowd of generic websites with heavy graphic effects? Custom illustrations is the nifty way of putting yourself in a position of advantage.

Now it goes without saying that illustrations are never going out of fashion. Instead, it has only increased in its variety and techniques while keeping the ethos in place.

Cartoon illustrations are not only playful, but adds to the adaptability, imaginative and hence is prefect for branding. Whether it is your website or business cards, or presentation materials, there are no set limits when it comes to custom cartoon illustrations.

Gold designs

While we have seen some predominance of gold in designing, it is set to become uber-trendy in the upcoming year. The associations with gold are that of luxury, and with the current mix of modern material with gold, the options are truly unlimited.

Conclusion

While any sort of prediction are always subjected to the mercy of the gods, there is no way the world of design can never truly come to a halt. There is always a need for some new and exciting innovation. There are only two ways this can go- staying at the top of the game, or lagging behind. We hope with these few of the many graphic designs to be seen in 2021 take up the centre stage, you can be better prepared, and keep getting inspired!