{"id":35235,"date":"2020-12-22T06:44:02","date_gmt":"2020-12-22T06:44:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graphicmama.com\/blog\/?p=35235"},"modified":"2022-03-23T08:51:44","modified_gmt":"2022-03-23T08:51:44","slug":"animation-trends-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/graphicmama.com\/blog\/animation-trends-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Animation Trends in 2021: Popping and Intriguing Animation Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"

Update 2022:<\/em> Animation Trends 2022: Experimental and Open-Minded<\/a><\/p>\n

In this article we will look at the animation trends and predictions for 2021<\/strong> – it will be an exciting year, with lots of colors, glow, texture, and rounded shapes to please the eye!<\/p>\n

You may also be interested in\u00a0How to Get Easy Animation: From Beginner Animation Tools To Hiring a Professional<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Before we dive in, a quick list of the 9 animation trends in 2021<\/strong>:
\n1. 3D style<\/a>
\n2. Live-Action and Animation Mix<\/a>
\n3. Use Textures<\/a>
\n4. Don’t Underestimate Sound FX<\/a>
\n5. Unique Characters and Illustration styles<\/a>
\n6. Realistic Expressions<\/a>
\n7.\u00a0Glow and Shine Effects<\/a>
\n8. Retro\/Vintage Style Animations<\/a>
\n9.\u00a0Storytelling<\/a><\/p>\n

You may also be interested in Graphic Design Trends 2022<\/strong><\/a>, check them out.<\/p>\n

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1. 3D Style – Always evolving and exciting<\/span><\/h3>\n

3D animation is not a new animation trend, but it’s constantly evolving and designers and creatives are yet to surprise us. The 3D effects are becoming even more complex to execute, but what we notice is an urge for simplicity, rounded shapes, purity, and futuristic elements.<\/strong> Along with the futuristic designs, we will see a lot of nature-inspired elements – nature is again on trend in 2021.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 3D surely deserves a top spot in our list of animation trends and predictions, since realistic, 3D forms, combined with motion, always catch the eye before anything else does.<\/p>\n