Here’s the Definitive Guide to What Graphic Designers Should Know About 2021 Trends Part One

The year is 2021, and graphic design has evolved in a few ways. Let's take a look at the top 10 graphic design trends for 2021 to see what you can expect!  

Holographic Images 

We've all seen those old sci-fi movies where people interact with holograms; well, this trend will be making its way into graphic design. Expect to see more hologram graphics on websites, advertisements, and other media as time goes on. This trend is likely due to advances in 3D technology that make it cheaper and more accessible than ever before. 

Abstract Psychedelia 

This design involves intensely intricate abstractions with excessive colours. The shapes in these designs are distorted and often don't form a coherent object. This is also known as Op art and will be making its way into graphic design because of the strong contrast it creates over other designs. 

Seamless Surrealism 

With this trend, designers intertwine the real with the surreal.  This is done partly through the use of optical illusions and distorted shapes. This trend will be making its way into graphic design because it's a significant contrast to many other designs available today and creates striking imagery. 

Symbol Revival 

Modernizing classic symbols with aspirational icons is one of the newest graphic design trends. This is done by mimicking old-style shapes and reinterpreting them with modern symbols. The results are designs that have a nostalgic feeling but also carry symbolic meaning for today's society.