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Hottest web design trends in 2021

Let’s see what web design trends of 2021 you should consider when designing your own website in order to make users want to stay and roam its contents.

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an iPhone and a notebook on a wooden table

Web design has seen massive growth and improvements. New technical features and visual trends regularly come into the scene. As everyone knows, first impressions matter. The first moment of interaction is the critical point when the choice is made to either stay on the website or leave it – perhaps never to return. Just as you eat with your eyes, you also surf the web with your eyes. While love at first sight might be an unrealistic expectation for humans, it’s a different story for website-person relationships.

The job of web designer has seen a rise in the past decades. Companies hunt for skilled web designers who will create an eye-catching, modern-looking and functional website that will attract visitors and ensure a positive user experience.

You can choose the best web design features yourself by following the tips and tricks below!

Comfortable colour schemes

colourful pencils on a white background
colourful pencils on a white background

Increasing time spent on the web tires the eyes of surfers. Therefore, it is crucial to make a choice of colours that are easy on the eyes. You can choose several pastel colours that complement each other as a general theme. You can go for an all-white page with a few colourful elements.  Choosing pale colours is also a safe move to make sure your website does not become the reason for a user’s watering eyes.

Geometric grids

Geometric grids are a simple but bold way to structure the elements of the webpage, as they attract the attention of users and separate content into clean geometric figures. Integrating a neat arrangement of squares and lines into the layout can certainly make the website look cleaner and easier to surf through.

Vintage fonts

years from 1973 to 1977 on a white background
years from 1973 to 1977 on a white background

The trend for vintage or retro has spread across different industries. We have seen the rise of thrift stores and the increasing use of vintage fonts on websites. Reimagining old fonts by adding modern stylization and touch can give your website a fresh look. Moreover, it will certainly make the typography look neat and artistic.

Explore the world of fonts to choose one that works best for you. Without a doubt, it will add some life to your website and make you stand out!

3D visuals on minimalistic websites

It is more common to see websites with a great number of three-dimensional visuals. They look particularly appealing on minimalist websites, where they stand out and complement the clean look of a minimalist page.

Just make sure your 3D visuals are of a high quality and you are guaranteed to not only attract attention from customers but also make your simple-looking layout with minimal elements look impressive and dramatic.

Art compositions

While simple abstract shapes and figures have not aged well in the field of web design, it is abstract art compositions that web designers turned to as an alternative for photography.

Compositions bursting with colour and energy evoke a sense of liberation and life. They break all restrictive boundaries, evoking powerful emotions amongst website visitors.

Indeed, there are many more tricks to make your website look more neat and eye-catching. However, the trends outlined above give you an idea of what few simple rules to follow to ensure your website looks modern. Finally, make sure your website has high quality content. To find out what sections you can potentially put onto your newly designed website, check this! 

References:

Webflow. 2021. 21 unique web design trends for 2021 | Webflow Blog. [online] Available at: <https://webflow.com/blog/web-design-trends-2021> 

99designs. 2021. The 9 biggest web design trends 2021. [online] Available at: <https://99designs.ie/blog/trends/web-design-trends/#3>