2. Introduction
Welcome to our annual round-up of web design trends. From
retro typography to the horizontal scrolling, there’s a lot to look
forward to in 2021.
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4. 1. Retro Fonts
● We’ve seen many old things become cool again, and then in turn become even
more uncool. Think handlebar mustaches and mom jeans. Irony has a short
shelf life.
● Retro fonts have experienced this same ebb and flow in their popularity, and
many designs featuring vintage typography haven’t aged well.
● However, throwback typography has gone through a bit of a resurgence. We’re
not seeing the same tired fonts. Rather, stylization and a bit of artistry are
reimagining what retro fonts can be.
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6. 2. Parallax Scroll Animations
Parallax scroll effects have been a trend in website design for years, and in 2021 we
hope to see more subtle and creative explorations of what can be accomplished
with parallax. Here are some guidelines we see more designers taking into account
to ensure they incorporate parallax minimally and without causing harm:.
• Don’t let parallax effects distract from important information
• Don’t make it harder for the user to complete an important task
• Keep the number of parallax effects to a minimum
• Minimize the amount of parallax movement within each instance
• Constraining parallax effects within a small area of the screen
• Include an option for users to turn off parallax effects
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8. 3. Horizontal Scrolling
Previously regarded as a web design faux-pas, horizontal scroll is having a comeback.
Designers employing horizontal scroll successfully in 2021 will keep in mind these
considerations:
• Don’t force users to navigate through horizontal content: allow alternate ways to
navigate, like arrow buttons with clear labels
• Use clear visual cues to indicate where content uses horizontal scroll, and don’t
hide these cues behind hovers
• Be thoughtful about what content would benefit from being displayed in a
horizontal scroll — a photo gallery is a good contender as horizontal scroll would
show users a small preview, and allow them the option to view more or keep
moving down the page
• Avoid requiring horizontal scroll for text that needs to be read