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    Trends in design, while often discussed as a yearly matter, are constantly and consistently changing based on the changing world around us.  And when the world changes (which it most certainly drastically has within the past couple of years), our design and art trends tend to change to match the energy, feelings, and interactions of the world.  Graphic design trends are influenced by many factors, from changing tastes in fashion to social changes and advances in technology.  It ultimately responds to the way we live in every sense of the word: the way we communicate, the way we work, the things we do for fun, and the things we value most at a particular time. 

    With that being said, the world right now is continuously picking itself up from a lingering pandemic, so the trends from this year represent a tentative second wave – in this case, it’s previous trends that are making a return.  To be fair, we’ve seen a resurgence of old and “vintage” trends for a while now, but we can only see them to continue to be more and more prevalent this year. 


    Top Graphic Design Trends for 2022

    1.  90’s Comeback

    We’ve definitely noticed this trend happening in the fashion world within the past few years, but it has officially moved its way into graphic design. Through the increased use of Memphis design patterns, simple geometric shapes and lines, color blocks, grainy textures, serif fonts, and muted colors, the 90’s nostalgia is in full swing as a way to look back with a sense of fond memories and comfort.  With the overwhelming external things going on in the world, people are turning towards familiarity and comfort mixed with minimalism.







    2.  Flat design

    For many years, designers have been working to keep finding ways to use flat vector artwork in an interesting and creative way.  In 2022, flat design will continue to move upward in trends.  Inspired by the flat colors and limited perspectives of Japan’s Ukiyo-e artwork, designers today are recreating these stylized flat designs with new effects and techniques.





     
    3.  Doodles & line drawings

    Think back to your high school notebooks, your aimless zoom meeting shapes and scribbles…now what if those could become actual finished designs? Doodles and line drawings are becoming more and more popular in graphic design, being used as space fillers, background patterns, brand graphics, or at times even as the main focus of your design! This style brings a personal and approachable touch to your design, which is something that is becoming more attractive during a time when we crave personal interaction more than ever.







    4.  Eco & nature focus

    Because we are in the midst of an ongoing period of increased isolation, another shift of focus in the world is towards all things nature and outdoors.  And in addition to that, the eco-friendly and sustainable trend continues to be on the upward rise, becoming something that exists and is important to many more companies worldwide.  With these two things, an eco and nature focus in design has grown as well. Green colors, organic textures and natural images are what’s in for 2022.  







    5.  Parametric Patterns

    While patterns will always be an “on trend” element in design, parametric patterns are taking over in 2022. These types of patterns consist of intricate geometric structures that formed by relative lines or shapes.  In a way, they are used to create optical illusions of a three dimension object when really it is the morphing of the lines and shapes that are placed in a way that creates a sense of movement and three dimensional objects. Parametric patterns are an excellent way to create something interesting and complex while actually using minimal elements.







    6.  3D & 2D combinations

    Over the recent years, the trends of flat design AND 3D design have both been prevalent yet kept completely separate. Well, we are finally seeing a merging of the two, and honestly…we are loving this trend! Even integrating one or two three dimensional objects in a flat design can be all that you need to successfully add interest. We are even seeing the combination of flat design with 3D animation, taking this trend to a whole new level.






    Overall, the trends for 2022 are expected to truly match the times that we are living in with a greater attention to authenticity, human and natural connection, social purpose, and creating unpredictable art to break from the lull that we’ve been in. This will be the year of breaking through molds and crushing design boundaries!

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    Calling all of our color enthusiasts, artists, marketers, brand strategists, and design nerds alike! It’s the start of another year, which means the beginning of many new things, but one of our favorites continues to be Pantone’s announcement of the official Pantone Color of the Year.

    As you may know, every year the Pantone Color Institute and its color experts arrive at a color selection that reflects their thoughtful consideration of worldwide trends, influences, and forecasts.  They analyze everything from the entertainment industry to travel, art, design, fashion, lifestyle, technology, pop culture, and more.  This selected color is intended to be an influence on that year’s decisions for things like product development and packaging, fashion, industrial design, graphic design, and branding.


    This year, the Pantone Color Institute has selected PANTONE 17-3938 Very Peri as the Color of the Year!




    According to Pantone, this color’s “courageous presence encourages personal inventiveness and creativity”, and we couldn’t agree more! Our first thoughts were immediately associated with animated films, fictional dream-like worlds, and uplifting inspiration.  The color brings about memories of Dr Seuss films…or perhaps a character from Pixar’s Monster’s Inc.?


    Pantone describes in their announcement that Very Peri reflects the transformative times that we are living in.  After coming out of an intense period of isolation, our physical and digital lives have merged in new ways.  This new color expresses the “fusion of modern life and how color trends in the digital world are being manifested in the physical world and vise versa.” Leatrice Eiseman, the Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute goes on to say that the violet-red undertones combined with the qualities that come with the blue, “displays a spritely, joyous attitude and a dynamic presence that encourages courageous creativity and imaginative expression”. 

    Very Peri has both a calm presence and an inspiration quality about it.  We definitely agree that it feels encouraging and creative! Combine it with a texture to bring an animated and playful feel to it, or add it to your wardrobe for a fun and inspiring fashion piece for 2022!



    What do you think of Pantone's choice for this year's color? Would you add it into your daily color picks? 

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