We have compiled a selection of articles from a site that introduces web design trends every year by year.
We will also cover related news articles and explain why it is a trend so that you can follow the historical background.
It is said that the lifespan of a web design is three years.
Users intuitively perceive designs that are more than three years old as outdated.
Bounce rates are on the rise. Just taking in the trend is fine.
No. If you incorporate it in parts, it can upset the overall balance.
Here we have compiled articles from the past five years for your reference.
Summary of web design trends
- Web Design Trends 2012
Responsive web design / Fixed navigation / Circular / Large vector images / Multi-column menu / jQuery / CSS3 / HTML5 animations / Ribbon and banner images / Web fonts / Infographics / Simple functionality - Web Design Trends 2011
More HTML5+CSS3/ Simple color scheme/ Mobile friendly/ Parallax scrolling/ Touch screen friendly/ Depth/ Large photo background/ Adventurous domain name/ QR code/ Thumbnail design/ Personal activity - Web Design Trends 2010
Oversized headers and logos/ Sketchy/Hand-drawn/ Bold and large fonts/ Typology/ One page layout/ Huge images/ Perspective changes/ Interactive and intuitive design/ Modal boxes/ Minimalism/ Oversized footers/ Retro/ Intro boxes/ Magazine style layouts - Web Design Trends 2009
Embossed / Rich User Interface / Transparent PNG / Large Typography / Font Substitution / Modal Box (Lightbox) / Media Content / Magazine Look / Slideshow / Important Message - Web Design Trends 2008
Vintage and retro / Handwritten notes and sticky notes / Grunge / Splashed ink / Watercolor / Collage / Sketch and handwritten fonts / Large fonts / Cursive / Woodgrain / Zigzag pattern - Web Design Trends 2007
Cute cartoon and mascot characters / Small swirls and drops / No borders / Large RSS icon / High quality textures / Light colors on a dark background
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