Whether you are a seasoned graphic designer or a newcomer to the field, the key to ensuring your designs remain impactful is to never stop learning. This allows you to adapt and enhance your work. As we enter a new year, it’s time to move beyond the same old ideas and explore the new trends expected to dominate the design world in 2019. Each trend is intriguing, appealing to both professionals and beginners alike.

  1. 3D Design and Typography The 3D trend has gained significant traction over the past year and is set to continue. The good news is there’s no fixed formula for which font will best embody a 3D style. As long as it’s 3D, it can work. Importantly, this 3D aesthetic is not limited to typography but extends to various image designs as well.

  2. Asymmetrical Layouts This freeform layout style breaks away from traditional balance and framing, making designs more fun, exciting, and intriguing. By playing with elements through various techniques such as typography placement, geometric shapes, or 3D arrangements, designs can achieve a new definition of beauty, making them lively and unpredictable, encouraging viewers to engage.

  3. Art Deco 2019 This year marks a resurgence of the Art Deco style, which originated in France during the 20th century and gained widespread popularity in the United States in the 1930s. The hallmark of Art Deco is its bright colors, elegant lines, and geometric shapes, combining luxury with modernity from various eras. Additionally, it incorporates typography to reflect classic elegance, moving away from the rustic style that has a more homespun feel.

  4. Mid-Century Modern This style is set to influence design once again. The essence of Mid-Century Modern lies in its simplicity, achieved by stripping away unnecessary details while maintaining the freedom of form through lines and geometric shapes. Expect to see this clean yet free-spirited design more frequently on websites and in print design.

  5. Duotones & Gradients The pairing of color tones and gradients continues to be a hot trend. Nowadays, it’s rare to find a brand logo that is a single flat color.

  6. Warm and Moody The use of warm tones that convey emotion is making a comeback. In recent years, audiences have become accustomed to vibrant colors reflecting stories, but in 2019, emotionally-driven images will be softened and warmed, evoking a nostalgic feel reminiscent of the transition from black-and-white to color.
     
  7. Custom Illustrations Traditional illustrations with bold, sharp lines are giving way to softer, elegant illustrations infused with stories influenced by various plants, conveying femininity and innocence. This trend blends maximalism with simplicity, achieving a harmonious balance.

  8. Open Composition Another strong trend is designing with open spaces, leaving some areas blank and creating a sequence that invites viewers to think further. This design approach stimulates interest and engagement from the audience.

  9. Isometric Design This involves creating 3D images where one edge of an object is perpendicular to the baseline, while the front and side views are at a 30-degree angle to the baseline. This technique enhances the dimensionality, shadow, and tone in design, making it influential once again.

         Explore these 9 trends that will elevate your design work and ensure you stay relevant. Don’t overlook them or just skim through; try incorporating them to enhance the charm of your designs.