Website design trends for 2024

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Here are some of the top trends in website design for 2024:

Nostalgic graphic designs

Nostalgia is making a comeback in web design, with elements inspired by the early 2000s and 90s, such as vintage fonts and colors. This trend merges old-school aesthetics with modern design techniques to create a sense of familiarity and comfort.

There’s a lot of neon colors, geometric shapes, and wild, vibrant patterns. Imagine if “Saved by the Bell” and “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” had their own websites back in the day. I bet they would have some sweet Web 1.0 GIFs.

Dopamine-boosting colors

Bright, vibrant colors are replacing the muted palettes of previous years. This trend focuses on using bold, saturated colors to evoke positive emotions and capture attention, especially appealing to younger audiences like Gen Z. No one wants a beige baby website this year.

AI-created image of woman with black hair walking through pink grass fields

AI-created images

Can’t find the perfect stock photo to splash accross the background of a block on your homepage? No problem. Your mind is the limit now. Go ahead and make that crazy image that literally could never happen in real life. Branding is free from reality now!

Expect lots of surreal, vibrant visuals. And even expect some of them to have a handheld camera aesthetic. AI-generated humans are even asymetrical now.

Anti-design

Breaking traditional design rules, this trend embraces chaos and asymmetry to make a strong statement. It’s characterized by heavy, unstructured elements and is often used for portfolios or special projects that aim to stand out creatively.

Moving type

Text elements that move and animate are becoming a powerful tool for capturing attention. This trend involves animating text to convey messages dynamically, adding a sense of movement and interactivity to the design.

3D elements

Websites are incorporating 3D elements to create immersive environments that enhance user experience. These interactive elements, such as virtual stores or product demonstrations, help brands stand out and provide a memorable experience for users.

Even more interactive elements

More websites are integrating interactive elements, such as hover effects and clickable animations, to engage users. These small, often subtle interactions add a layer of interactivity and make the browsing experience more fun.


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5 responses to “Website design trends for 2024”

  1. Rae Avatar
    Rae

    nostalgic graphic designs are where it’s at rn, super happy to see them getting love here

  2. Jules Avatar
    Jules

    Love the idea of moving type, it sounds like it can really make a website pop. Gotta learn how to do that now.

  3. LizaLi Avatar
    LizaLi

    yesss to dopamine-boosting colors, makes everything look so much more fun and inviting

  4. StoicScreen Avatar
    StoicScreen

    The resurgence of nostalgic graphic designs is more than just a trend; it’s a collective yearning for the simplicity and authenticity of the past. This juxtaposition with modern design techniques could be seen as an attempt to bridge the gap between the digital and analog worlds, creating a digital experience that feels more human.

  5. Brianne C Avatar
    Brianne C

    AI-created images are game-changers.

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