{"id":22569,"date":"2019-10-07T14:06:02","date_gmt":"2019-10-07T14:06:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graphicmama.com\/blog\/?p=22569"},"modified":"2024-10-29T15:13:21","modified_gmt":"2024-10-29T15:13:21","slug":"graphic-design-trends-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/graphicmama.com\/blog\/graphic-design-trends-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Graphic Design Trends 2020: Breaking the Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Graphic design trends 2020 are here and about to steal your heart!<\/p>\n

Year 2020 is less than three months away and everyone is already wondering what the world of graphic design will look like. Undoubtedly, graphic design has always been a field of deep admiration and huge inspiration to many and we all can’t wait to see what awaits. We’ve made a deep research to spot the rise in several particular trends which are expected to boom next year.<\/p>\n

Top graphic design trends in 2020 are:<\/h5>\n

1. 3D depth and realism<\/a>
\n2. Going monochrome<\/a>
\n3. Shiny metals<\/a>
\n4. Typography craze<\/a>
\n5. Image and text masking<\/a>
\n6. Line art<\/a>
\n7. Collages of drawings and photos<\/a>
\n8. Simplified illustrations<\/a>
\n9. Isometric illustrations<\/a>
\n10. Earthy colors: a sense of vintage<\/a>
\n11. Patterns and textures<\/a>
\n12. Geometric designs<\/a>
\n13. Liquids<\/a><\/p>\n

Check out our Graphic Design Trends 2020 Infographic<\/a><\/p>\n

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1. 3D depth and realism<\/h3>\n

The 3D trend reached its peak in 2019 and it certainly won’t fade away so quickly. Thanks to the opportunities of modern technology and software capabilities, in 2020, we will keep seeing more awesome 3D graphic design compositions. Moreover, in order to be more creative, designers will often combine it with other realities, such as photos and 2-dimensional objects.<\/p>\n\t\t

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2. Going monochrome<\/h3>\n

Lately, we’ve been seeing a tendency of graphic and web designers using a monochromatic color effect on pictures. Remember the duotone craze from graphic design trends 2017? It turns out, the trend has now evolved into an even more simplified version. A monochrome color filter is widely used on photos or partial elements in graphic composition. Have a look.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Shiny metals<\/h3>\n

Using metallic materials in graphic design has established as ultra trendy for branding identity and product design. By rule, this trend requires a minimalist overall design, since the focus falls on the metallic effect itself. We’re noticing the designers mostly use gold – it conveys luxury, class, and good taste. But\u00a0the metallic effect can also be achieved by using shiny surfaces over matte surfaces in any color.<\/p>\n\t\t

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To make the effect even more impressive, branding specialists combine this trend with\u00a0relief engraving for brand identity physical materials such as business cards.<\/p>\n

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4. Typography craze<\/h3>\n

In order to create more innovative and modern compositions, designers are playing with typography<\/strong> big time. This trend is expected to\u00a0flourish in 2020. Figuratively and literally!<\/p>\n

Decorated with beautiful flowers, geometric shapes, and more creative elements, artistic typography<\/strong> is certainly the perfect solution to nail the attention. Combined with the maxi typography trend from graphic design trends 2019, artistic typography in 2020 will really stand out.<\/p>\n

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When it comes to thickness, the rule is – the thicker, the better. Heavy fonts<\/strong> and lettering are already flooding the world of graphic design. We see them in logos, on posters, on web designs, and even on package design. Once again, the letters will be huge, and may even go beyond the composition’s edges.<\/p>\n\t\t

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Another huge trend about typography for the upcoming year would be drawing shapes<\/strong> with it. What do we mean? T<\/span>wirls, circles, or simply curves following the curves of other elements in the design. The shapes can be 2-dimensional and even 3-dimensional. A big hit is\u00a0creating 3d objects with words such as cubes, stairs, and more.<\/p>\n

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Semi-transparency<\/strong> in typography is also quite trendy. In 2020, we will be seeing it in different forms. Sections of words overlapping one another, “double typography” with the second copy being transparent, or simply semi-transparent typography over photos and other elements of the design composition.<\/p>\n

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Get inspired by some\u00a0Creative Typography Design Ideas That Will Totally Amaze You<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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5. Image and text masking<\/h3>\n

Image and text masking isn’t a new\u00a0<\/span>technique to the design world but it still looks quite modern in 2020. As it leaves a big portion of the image behind unrevealed, it helps achieve a mysterious and minimalist look. In 2020, designers will keep creating compositions with image and text masking, of course sticking to maxi typography for the latter in order to achieve the desired effect. Here are a few examples.<\/p>\n

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You may be interested to read this related article:\u00a0Beautiful Minimalist Website Designs<\/a><\/p>\n

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6. Line art<\/h3>\n

The trend of outline typography and elements which have been quite mass during 2018 and 2019 is now evolving into fully illustrated and animated\u00a0line art patterns and designs. In its essence, line art is a schematic, simplified illustration style. As such, it is great for conveying concepts and ideas. It looks clean, elegant, and unobtrusive. Line art is one of the preferred decoration styles in graphic design trends 2020.<\/p>\n

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7. Collages of drawings and photos<\/h3>\n

We’ve been witnessing a quite interesting and creative trend in graphic design which reminds us of the drawings we used to make on our notebooks in school, i.e. doodling<\/strong>.\u00a0Doodling has started as a fun trend in the world of illustration but quickly became such a hit that we see it on designs all over the web. Here you can get some Free Doodle Illustrations<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Designers have been combining real-life photos with simple illustrations replacing parts of the photo or interacting with the photo<\/strong>. Similar to the doodling trend but with a quite bigger portion for the creativity part. The innovative trend is definitely one we will be seeing in 2020, as it predisposes for huge creativity and opportunities to create a unique piece.<\/p>\n

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8. Simplified illustrations<\/h3>\n

Using illustrations in graphic design isn’t anything new. In fact, designers often incorporate illustrations to convey concepts and ideas and communicate messages better. When it comes to graphic design trends 2020, simple illustrations will be a top choice.<\/p>\n

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The lack of detail allows designers to focus not on the art itself but the message it conveys. In 2020, illustrations in design will often look oversimplified, sketchy, and even… childish.<\/span><\/p>\n

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9. Isometric illustrations<\/h3>\n

Isometric illustrations have been in the listing of trends for many years, and logically, they have gone through many transformations. Often used for infographic design, web design, and presentation design, they are a preferred style because of their capability to illustrate a 3-dimensional object on a 2-dimensional surface. You can also check out some Beautiful Isometric & 3D Illustration Templates For Your Designs<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t

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In 2020, motion is everything. Isometric graphic design evolves into a fully animated and super engaging visual solution. The translation of 3D objects over 2D surfaces lately has become more real than ever. We expect that isometric design will keep evolving to a point where it looks like an actual 3D which moves and plays with the audience.<\/p>\n

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10. Earthy colors: a sense of vintage<\/h3>\n

Everything new is a well forgotten old. However, it’s definitely hard to forget the amazing 50s and the following trend confirms this.\u00a0The 50s are a huge source of inspiration for designers. By using\u00a0earthy color nuances and hand-drawn ink illustrations, web and graphic designers are creating compositions that convey the home-feeling of 50s’ designs. You may also be interested to check out more examples of\u00a0Retro Design in Modern Times<\/a>.<\/p>\n