The ultimate guide to design trends

10 huge graphic design trends for 2018
Featuring the 'little big idea'; braver colours; the return of brutalism; hyper brand distillation; modern still-life; generative identities; flat packaging graphics; 3D-modelled typography; geometric type; and the continued use of hand-drawn elements.

5 graphic design trends to watch
Discover five broad trends that have influenced graphic design in recent years, including typographic deconstruction; simplification;  intense, heightened colours; the revival of big brandmarks; and the potential in design automation.

9 more top graphic design trends
Some more influential design trends, including colour overlays; neo-Memphis design; the growth of minimalism; progressive web apps; VR in branding; retro design; digital drawing tools that feel more real; competitive design software; and the rise of AI.

5 logo design trends for 2018
Five significant trends that will shape logo design throughout 2018: greater simplicity and clarity; the use of uppercase type; modern retro style; the gradual evolution of established brands; and the continued prominence of flat design.

5 huge trends in app icon design
These five symbols have become visual shorthand for a whole generation of apps: envelopes for email; triangular arrows for media; ticks for productivity; locks and keys for security; and paintbrushes or pencils for creativity.

4 on-trend illustration styles for your next project
We take a closer look how leading illustrators have put their own spin on the biggest visual trends of the year. These hot illustrators  could be perfect for your next design project.

3 major visual trends that capture life in 2018
Based on a detailed analysis of over a billion searches and 400 million image downloads, Getty Images and iStock by Getty Images present three major visual trends: Conceptual Realism; Second Renaissance and Masculinity Undone.

7 biggest illustration trends of 2018
An inspiring collection of illustration trends, including playful colours; female empowerment; absurdity and surrealism; anxiety and alienation; 1990s retro; Japanese-style work; and fusions between digital and hand-drawn.

11 huge illustration trends
Identified by iStock by Getty Images in 2017, these 11 inspiring trends include stippling; hand-doodled geometric patterns; surrealism; handmade script fonts; multiple exposures; unique perspectives; gaming-inspired styles and more...

6 more hot illustration trends
Six more fascinating illustration trends that we've identified in recent years, including VR experiments; abstract compositions; lo-fi sketching; political subject matter; collage techniques; and a little twist of naughtiness.

8 design industry trends for 2018
Leading design agencies outline the industry’s biggest emerging trends, including better gender representation; planning for Brexit; the rise of social video; the resurgence of the physical; brands bringing more design in-house; sustainability and more...

5 major design agency trends
Key trends shaping the agency world, including an increasing demand for deeper design thinking; a growing need for quality staff; greater choosiness over clients; the rise of the virtual agency; and the ongoing role of big agency buy-outs.

5 design industry trends for students
Five things uni might not teach you, including: the increasing importance of design; how web design is being disrupted; the merging and regrouping of disciplines; the intrinsic value of social media; and how the industry is spreading out.

5 fonts we love to hate (but maybe shouldn't)
There are thousands of options out there, and yet certain fonts are everywhere. Some seem to make a mockery of the art and craft of typography, while others just seem like a lazy, default fall-back option. But is all the hatred justified?

5 classic fonts that are still on trend (and why)
Despite the proliferation of typefaces on the market, a noble few have stood the test of time for decades, even centuries, to remain in-demand and relevant amid a sea of young pretenders. We explore five classic fonts that aren't showing their age.