18 Graphic Design Trends 2024 [Explained]
TLDRThe transcript discusses upcoming graphic design trends including neo-brutalism, pop futurism with a 1980s aesthetic, evolutions of the Y2K style, creative typography fusions, a return to retro vintage design, modern surrealism with abstract shapes, 'still tripping' psychedelic visuals, chaotic new maximalism, highly detailed artificial morphism powered by AI, more realistic photographic branding, a comeback of the rough grunge look, incorporation of spiritual and cosmic themes, as well as revivals of styles like Art Deco and Art Nouveau.
Takeaways
- 😀 Neo-brutalism combines traditional layouts with bold colors and typography
- 😮 Pop futurism features 80's aesthetics like glows, gradients and cyberpunk themes
- 👾 Y2K evolution brings back 90's colors, pixels and early internet feels
- 🎨 Typography is becoming more experimental, expressive and creative
- 👓 Retro vintage style uses geometric shapes and minimalist layouts
- 😵 Modern surrealism blurs lines between physical and digital with weird textures
- 🌀 Still tripping depicts psychedelic and dystopian imagery
- 💥 New maximalism features explosive colors, shapes and general chaos
- 🖥️ Artificial morphism combines photography and AI generative art
- ⛓️ New grunge has a rough, vintage look with sprays, scraps and textures
Q & A
What is neo-brutalism in graphic design?
-Neo-brutalism combines traditional layout concepts with solid colors, simple yet unique typography. It's not afraid to use pure black with other colors.
What is the Y2K aesthetic in graphic design?
-The Y2K aesthetic refers to the design style of the late 1990s and early 2000s as the internet emerged. It's characterized by bright, bold colors, pixelated imagery, cybernetic themes, holograms, glitches, and a futuristic look.
What is typo fusion?
-Typo fusion refers to creative and experimental typography that goes beyond categorizing fonts as just serif or sans serif. It combines different fonts, styles, textures, and effects.
What is modern surrealism in graphic design?
-Modern surrealism uses abstract shapes, airbrushing effects, and unusual textures to create designs with a strange, dreamlike quality.
What is the still tripping/trippy style?
-The still tripping/trippy style has psychedelic, surreal imagery with bright colors and warped effects to give an illusion of an alternate reality.
What is new maximalism?
-New maximalism features explosive colors, optical illusions, chaotic shapes - a bold, overwhelming aesthetic compared to minimalism.
What is artificial morphism?
-Artificial morphism combines elements of skeuomorphism and neumorphism with AI-generated art in a photorealistic style.
What is photographic branding?
-Photographic branding features more realistic product photos rather than heavily edited or stylized images to connect better with consumers.
What is the modern mystic style?
-The modern mystic style incorporates cosmic, spiritual, and magical themes through use of symbols, geometry, and mystical color palettes.
What are some ways classic Art Deco style is being modernized?
-Some modern takes on Art Deco fuse retro texture and grain with playful typography and bolder colors.
Outlines
😀 Neo-brutalism design trend
Paragraph 1 discusses the neo-brutalism design trend which combines solid colors, simple typography, and bold contrasts. It emerged as a modern take on brutalism style. Some brands have rebranded themselves in this style like Gumroad.
😍 Retro vintage design trend
Paragraph 2 talks about the resurgence of 1980s advertising style with geometric shapes, grainy textures, minimalist layouts, and line art. Brands like Nike and Absolut Vodka have adapted this into branding.
🤯 Artificial morphism through AI art
Paragraph 3 covers artificial morphism which uses AI to generate highly detailed, textured, and surreal imagery. Tools like DALL-E 2 are pushing this forward to create illustrations, fonts, textures and more.
😎 Modern and neoclassical design fusion
Paragraph 4 discusses neoclassical design trend which combines modern geometric simplicity with symmetry, rectilinear forms and restrained ornamentation from classical Greek/Roman art.
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Keywords
💡graphic design
💡trends
💡neo-brutalism
💡pop futurism
💡typo fusion
💡artificial morphism
💡photographic branding
💡new grunge
💡modern mystic
💡Art Nouveau
Highlights
Trends should give you some Sparks of inspiration for your next project
Neo-brutalism combines traditional layout concepts with solid colors simple yet unique typography
Y2K Evolution refers back to the Y2K aesthetic which is the design style of the late 90s and early 2000s
Typography in general is becoming a lot more experimental, expressive and creative
Stickers are great for using as accents to a brand to extend the message
Surrealism is an enduringly popular design approach because of its novelty and endless original weirdness
Lots of airbrushing, abstract shapes and textures in modern surrealism design
Designers are using new maximalism as an escape from uninspiring routine
Artificial morphism is making a huge impact with highly detailed, highly textured surreal imagery
People are opting to engage more with realistic product imagery rather than high contrast
New grunge trend is all about rough, rugged and slightly vintage aesthetic
Incorporating mystic and otherworldly themes such as spirituality and astrology in graphic design
Geominimalism uses geometric shapes, vivid colors and blocked off graphics
Minimal utilitarian style conveys functionality and practicality in a clear manner
Neoclassical trend inspired by classical art and architecture with symmetry and geometric shapes
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