Trends in UX/UI Design

Although most of the trendy designs have already happened this year, they will continue to please us in 2020 as well. Let us discuss them and the new trends that will soon follow us everywhere.

Mobile First

Historically, the site should be convenient for the desktop, and it has been adapted last for mobile devices. With the new trends, everything has changed, and sometimes, the desktop version of the site is completely useless. According to research, 57% of traffic in search engines is mobile—this is a reason to think again.

Gradients

Yes, yes, we talk about gradients in design from year to year. This trend will continue in 2020, so it is worth mentioning them, too. Fresh colours are the perfect choice for a successful gradient. They can be used in buttons, icons, mockups (like envelope mockups), illustrations, and even typography.

Dark Theme

We began to see the dark topic literally everywhere: from the operating system shell to popular applications that we use every day. Many designers will follow this and use Dark Mode for their applications and sites, so expect to see more and darker modes next year.

Predictability and Simplification

Designers will start looking for new forms of interaction with the user. For example, when approaching the “Next” button, they will immediately tell the user that something has not been filled out, thus preventing them from taking unnecessary action.

Bright Colours

Bright colours have been an important trend in the last two years – and 2020 will be no exception. Rich, vibrant, and even extremely vibrant colors will continue to exist everywhere.

Animated Graphics and Micro-Interactions

We believe that animation is the main trend of this year. In 2020, it will be especially evident in the design of the user interface. Animation adds power to illustrations, makes it easier to grasp an idea, and remains in the user’s memory.

Micro-interactions are also important to make the user understand how the system works, guide them to their tasks, and leave a positive impression of the user experience.

Video in UI

No, we’re not talking about background videos or Flash times. In 2020, the information should reach the user very quickly, and it’s best to do it with video content.

Video content is mandatory for any website or application. For example, a web studio that UI companies showcase gives a potential client a quick insight into who you’re working with, what you’re doing, and your quality.

Functionality

An important part of the user interface design is functionality, i.e. each element is selected according to its purpose and function. Many people think that one has to choose between design and functionality, but with new technologies, these two concepts combine and complement each other very well.

Design is responsible for drawing attention to a website or an application, and functionality makes perception easier. This forces the user to find the right information more quickly.

Attention to Details

Attention to detail is crucial in user interface design. From buttons and loading elements to navigation, small details make our design extraordinary and unforgettable.

Next year, we will see fewer buttons and more “hard” navigation. For example, the “Back” button, the main Android navigation element, officially disappears from Android 10.