Design In 2018 (collected)
From : https://www.behance.net/gallery/59661525/Design-Trends-2018
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01.
Innovating technology
1 year as a business is now considered equivalent to 10 years just 20 years ago. With incredibly fast-paced environments and constant improvements towards the capability of people and software. Staying ahead has become more and more crucial.
With new ways methodologies for collaborating across teams such as AGILE, now is a better time than any to learn the latest techniques and tools to extend your skills and knowledge.
Tesla Model 3's and UI is a perfect example of breaking barriers and expanding on new technological potential.
Project: Tesla Model 3 | User Interface
Author: Michael Cherkashin
02.
Custom illustrations
High bounce rates and low engagement rates have offered an opportunity to use illustrations as a medium for, not only, grabbing a users attention, but also as a form of communication.
Examples are shown below.
Project: Mind Inventory website
Author: Ketan Rajput, Mind Inventory
-- Project: Slack.com
Author: Ueno
03.
Minimal and colorful studio shots
Another brilliant form of captivating and engaging users, studio shots are capable of drawing a users attention to very specific details.
-- Project: Squarspace
Author: Akatre Studio
04.
Negative space still widely used
Negative space, or more commonly known as white space, has continued to prove itself as a versatile and capable artform. The likelihood of seeing this trend continue for a number of years is almost certain.
-- Project: Creative case
Author: Nikita Mahaev, Kristina Batalova
-- Project: Nona Home E-commerce Website
Author: Daniel Tan
05.
Color transitions and gradients
Negative space, or more commonly known as white space, has continued to prove itself as a versatile and capable artform. The likelihood of seeing this trend continue for a number of years is almost certain.
-- Project: Hole
Author: Dae-hoo Kim
-- Project: Firebridge — Digital Agency
Author: Igor Mahr
06.
Detailed user interfaces
With an expanding need to communicate in less time. Highly detailed / sophisticated UI has been seen as a capable form of communicating and engaging users.
This has been especially prevalent as technological and graphical capabilities expand.
