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With 2018 just around the corner, we continue our look at the latest news and solutions in the field of web development with an emphasis on trends in appearance. Responsive web design continues to be the buzzword due to explosion in mobile devices. Uniqueness is now gaining traction as well. Web design must be dynamic and fresh in an environment where obsolescence happens at lightning speed. In fact, we may as well be examining trends in web design for 2019 at this point!

We ensure that each member of our team stays on top of cutting-edge trends and monitors changes as they occur. We even lead the pack in being trend setters in WordPress web development. We understand that web design and web development is a continuous educational process of gaining new knowledge and skills.

Let’s take a look at the visual trends for web design in 2018. With our projects, we always integrate the latest trends in visual design with the needs and requirements of our client’s project.

Geometric Shapes: Circles, Lines, and Patterns

This trend first appeared in 2016 and shot up in popularity in 2017. It will continue on in 2018 with the use of mixed forms and patterns on the page to achieve superior results. Design and layout appearance is more than just artform. The design is created to produce higher results, increased conversions, better bounce rates, and more. Flat design and material design integrate well with simple shapes and decorative elements. 2D web design is still around, but quickly fading.

Bright Colors

Bold, bright colors speak volumes about a business, and material design and flat design work well with juicy tones that pop out. Color transition will become highly integral in modern WordPress web development, and WordPress themes are best suited to using vivid hues to make a point. Instagram represents a well developed use of this trend, changing flat colors in their corporate logos and images to multi-colored gradients and transitions. This trend began in 2017 and will steamroll through 2018.

Photo Content

If Pinterest hasn’t convinced you that photos are important, nothing will. Adding photo content will grow in importance in 2018, especially for ecommerce sites. The objective will be to have unique photos on the website versus what’s in the brick and mortar store. The reasons are clear: 60% of users state the decisive factor in making a purchase online is unique photos and pictures-not stock photos. E-commerce sites should pay attention to this critical detail.

Unique Graphics and Pictures

If unique photographs are a trend in 2018, it makes sense that unique graphics and pictures are as well. Graphic design can get cramped in ordinary web design. This presents an opportunity for innovation that will pick up in 2018. Graphic illustrations will grow in popularity. Sketch art will continue to trend into 2018, and its delightful, handmade feel will complement many design trends. In addition, the demand for line art icons will grow. Their simplicity and recognition factors are key to the demand. Think of Twitter’s line art bird. When you see it, you think of Twitter. It’s similar to the catchy advertising jingles of the 1950s and 1960s.

If you need a unique, recognizable logo or design, NOYO Web Development can assist. You want to avoid stock photos and seek out original, unique graphic designs to stay ahead of the competition. The individuality will pay off for you. Contact us today for a free consultation.