Web Design Trends in 2016

01 Apr 2016

Web Design Trends in 2016


Technology is the best example for the theory of evolution, it is growing with a pace of exponential rate. Web Design Trends changing everyday and shaping up the Digital Modern world into the future. Lets see what are upcoming trends in Web Design world on this year 2016.

1. Using Imagery : 
Unlike old design trends, new websites are using more and more images into their designs. Visual appealing is more effective in communication than mere text, its a simple logic. High quality aesthetic images are used to communicate the idea of vendor towards the client via web design. 

example:
http://grainandmortar.com/
http://grovemade.com

2. Using Video as Background

Another healthy trend is coming that using a Video as the background of the website. Utilizing the advantages most modern video codecs like Ogg Theora and high level data compression, we can decrease the bandwidth consumption drastically. Such webdesigns showcase very beautiful visual appealing experience to users.

Example: http://maaemo.no/

3. Mobile First Design 

Everything got changed after the invent of Smart Phones. That deliciously branded Android brought a bombastic change into techno world. Now, web design vendors are putting mobile screen as their primary design focus. The usage patterns and statistics points that a big share of users rely on mobiles to access website, instead of their laptop/desktop. This means that you have to focus on your mobile users,  tune your services according to mobile device standards most importantly. 

Example: http://www.newsweek.com/

4. Card based Grid design

The grid system in web design have secured its position since a while now. We know about 960 grid system, beautiful Bootstrap framework etc.  Tiles were playing a big role on this filed, now a new player have made its intro, that is CARD. Pinterest website made a big impact on these kind of designs. Cards are much advanced than tiles, utilizing responsive design, they can display information in a very effective way to users. On other side, real life simulated design trends like Google's Material design produce a next level effect on Card based grid design. Depth and height simulation is surely a visual feast for users. 

Example : https://threeventures.com/



Putting all together, we are in a fast chase with technology evolution. Changes are happening but the unchanged truth lies still, that is Information is the premium attribute. We are trying to handle it in more and more productive and effective ways. Lets wait and experience this year more new coming trends.


NOTE: All photos/videos used in this article, are property of respected Website/Vendors. We do not own/copyright them.