This is the final section about creative trends for this new year. In this part we cover: minimalism, pastels, space and more.

1. CREATIVE DESIGN
TRENDS FOR
2018
A F E W T R E N D S M A R K E T E R S C A N U S E T H I S N E W
Y E A R F O R T H E I R C R E AT I V E E N D E AV O R S . 1

2. TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Page Title: Page Number:
Trend 1: Ancient Geometrics 4
Trend 2: Cactus 8
Trend 3: Cryptocurrency 12
Trend 4: Digital Crafts 16
Trend 5: Fantasy 20
Trend 6: Global March 24
Trend 7: Holographic Foil 28
Trend 8: Natural Luxury 32
Trend 9: New Minimalism 36
Trend 10: Punchy Pastels 40
Trend 11: Space 44
Other Trends Around the World 48
Work Cited 54
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3. NEW MINIMALISM:
Minimalism is evolving from
its modest roots to a look fit
for modern times
The new minimalism goes
beyond crisp, clean lines to
feature bold, vibrant colors
and fluid styles that
reimagine this consistently
popular art form
Look for designs that
challenge the concept of
“stripped down” with neon
lights, added texture, and
concentrated color
Make a statement with the
bold, uncomplicated style of
New Minimalism
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4. NEW MINIMALISM:
Searches increased to:
Continuous Line 432%
Neon Circle 387%
4Compiled by Author from: shutterstock.com and Images from: google.com

5. NEW MINIMALISM EXAMPLE:
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6. PUNCHY PASTELS:
This new, rebellious color scheme s the saturation
for sweet candy colors with an undeniable kick
Searches for blue candy increased by 609%
Allows marketers to use bright and fun images
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7. PUNCHY PASTELS:
The trend uses
subtle colors
complemented by
a bright hue, or a
juicy set of colors
that reconsider
the meaning of
delicate
Blow off the dust
from these
traditional hues
and don’t be
afraid to up to the
ante
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8. PUNCHY PASTELS:
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9. SPACE:
The sci-fi genre
continues to win
at the box office
with the
revitalization
of Star Wars, Star
Trek, and several
Marvel cosmic
films, as well as
TV, in popular
series
like Stranger
Things, Dark,
and The Orville
The creative
world is taking
note with an
emphasis on
space
As we live out the
innovations in
technology, our
ideas about the
next frontier –
and a changing
Earth – are
bubbling to the
surface
The result is a
space full of awe-
inspiring galactic
beauty and a
darker, more
dystopian feel
Explore the
infinity of the
cosmos by using
this trend
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10. SPACE:
Searches for
the following
have
increased by:
Solar
991%
Astro
671%
10Compiled by Author from: shutterstock.com and Images from: google.com

11. NEW MINIMALISM EXAMPLE:
11Image from: shutterstock.com

12. WORLD TRENDS:
Argentina
Jazz Enthusiast
Australia
Mathematical Curves
Brazil
Dog
Canada
Vintage
12Compiled by Author from: shutterstock.com and Images from: shutterstock.com

13. WORLD TRENDS:
Egypt
Cactus
France
Comics
Germany
Family Values
India
Nebula
13Compiled by Author from: shutterstock.com and Images from: shutterstock.com

14. WORLD TRENDS:
Italy
Autumnal
Japan
Pink Circle
Korea
Floral Embroidery
Malaysia
Loop Design
14Compiled by Author from: shutterstock.com and Images from: shutterstock.com

15. WORLD TRENDS:
Mexico
Jazz
Poland
The Cosmos
Russian Federation
Marble
South Africa
Cryptocurrency
15Compiled by Author from: shutterstock.com and Images from: shutterstock.com

16. WORLD TRENDS:
Spain
Antiquity
Turkey
Grunge
United Kingdom
Terrazzo
United States
Waxy Monkey
16Compiled by Author from: shutterstock.com and Images from: shutterstock.com

17. WORK CITED:
“2018 Creative Trends .” Shutterstock blog,
Shutterstock,
www.shutterstock.com/blog/trends/2018-
creative-trends#trend-1.
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