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Web Design Trends 2013
Some of the major web design trends to expect in 2013 include: 1) Responsive design techniques will continue to evolve to accommodate new devices like the iPad mini. 2) Typography will become a more prominent design element as fonts continue to proliferate. 3) Flash will decline as alternatives like HTML5 and CSS3 that work across devices gain popularity. 4) Techniques like skeuomorphism may fade as tastes change.
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- 1. Web Design Trends youcan expect to see in 2013 Web Design Trends you can expect to see in 2013
- 2. It should beno surprise that responsive web design is here to stay, so why predict it as a trend in 2013? Simple: the methodology behind responsive design is still changing and being established. When new devices hit the market such as the iPad mini, this idea was challenged, leaving us with the idea that the breakpoints should be made when the design falls apart instead. More responsive design, please. More responsive design, please.
- 3. Typography will take centerstage. Typography will take center stage. Web design is 95% typography. The major part of information in the Web presented with words. Today every designer uses typography as a decoration element. Web font foundries (Google fonts and Typekit) allow you to use hundreds of different fonts.
- 4. Buh-bye Flash. Hello justabout anything else. Buh-bye Flash. Hello just about anything else. No surprise here as far as a trend that will carry over from 2012. It’s highly evident that Flash is on its last leg. It’s bad for the SEO of a site, many mobile devices don’t support it, and it is a pain to update (it crashes browser all the time, what about you?). Plus, there are so many other technologies out there that can do what Flash does now (i.e. HTML5/CSS3, JavaScript, etc.).
- 5. Skeuomorphism. Skeuo...What? Skeuomorphismis a technique or graphic style that presents interface elements as real-world references to things we instantly understand. You may love it or hate it, but it is still life and many cool websites are designed that way. Skeuomorphism will show its age. Skeuomorphism will show its age.
- 6. Large images used forlarge impact visuals Large images used for large impact visuals This goes against the prediction above about typography being used more than images due to the site weight. However, more websites are using large images on their home page to make an impact. These same websites are also keeping bandwidth and data usage in mind by only serving large images to those with large screens.
- 7. CSS3 AnimationsCSS3 Animations TheCSS3 transition property and all the related browser prefixes offers CSS dynamic effects just like JavaScript. Designers can now animate effects on the page based on different CSS properties. This is definitely a trend which offers some promise in the coming months and years with lots of room to advance.
- 8. Toward the endof 2012 websites were being designed with more white space. I predict this will continue as we move into 2013. These white space heavy designs lend an air of gravitas, and who doesn’t want their website to make them seem professional and knowledgeable? Give me more white space! Give me more white space!
- 9. Along with responsivesupport for website layouts I have also seen a dramatic rise in people building for retina devices. Apple first engineered this idea with the iPhone 4 and has since applied this screen display onto their other devices, including the iPad and some MacBooks. Retina SupportRetina Support
- 10. More sharing on socialnetworks. More sharing on social networks. Look for more social media integration into your favorite websites and even new websites. While sharing buttons at the end of articles is very old news, the use of deeper integration with social media networks on websites to explode in 2013.
- 11. Twitter Bootstrap is theDefinitive Framework Twitter Bootstrap is the Definitive Framework Twitter Bootstrap began as a barebones set of UI elements to help speed up the process of creating web applications. It's no longer just for creating a UI for your next Rails app, however, as Bootstrap has since grown into a full-fledged web-creation framework, complete with responsive layouts, interactive JavaScript plugins, customizable components and more.
- 12. CSS TransparencyCSS Transparency Thenew CSS3 properties have allowed for opacity edits on any webpage element. This means you have control to generate transparency in any modern web browser – no Photoshop required! This trend of web design transparency was recently discussed on Codrops with some very enlivening talking points.
- 13. Minimalist Landing Pages Minimalist Landing Pages Creatinga landing page online is all about capturing new leads for your product or service. New trends are following the idea of minimalism: keep everything simple and focus on your core product.
- 14. Calmer color schemes toreappear Calmer color schemes to reappear Color trends come and go faster than anything, but look for the use of more subdued or calmer color schemes as new websites make their way to the Web. This is already evident in some websites launched in the last few months, such as PayPal’s home page redesign.
- 15. Using the CSSposition: fixed; property is a great way to staple a header bar onto your website. As visitors scroll down your page this will offer constant support for navigation and a trip back to the home page. This trend has been around for a while but now we are seeing this in full force. Fixed Header BarsFixed Header Bars
- 16. Digital QR CodesDigitalQR Codes The abundance of mobile smartphones has led to a surge of QR Code apps. This stands for Quick Response Code and has developed from the older UPC barcodes. You will find these tagged everywhere from restaurants to event venues and automobile sales lots.
- 17. Newer design trendsare all about catching and holding one’s attention. The illustrations perform this task brilliantly. The problem is finding a designer who can make such impeccable works of art, or even teaching yourself. Detailed Illustrations Detailed Illustrations
- 18. Parallax ScrollingParallax Scrolling ParallaxScrolling is part of the scrolling feature of web design. With the help of moving multiple backgrounds, designers create a sensation of depth. Parallax scrolling deals with usability of a site, because the way of interacting between users and a web site is very important.
- 19. Sliding Webpage Panels Sliding Webpage Panels Dynamicwebsites used to be very popular when Flash and ActionScript were all the rage. Now, dynamic effects have moved into the realm of JavaScript/jQuery, and this has in turn affected the way designers build websites.
- 20. Mobile Navigation Toggle Mobile Navigation Toggle Whenspeaking of responsive design one of the most difficult questions is how to build a solid navigation. You want to give your readers direct access to all your important links, without flooding the page making it unreadable. It is also a good idea to keep your responsive navigation hidden away until it’s needed.
- 21. Deep Box ShadowsDeepBox Shadows Always expect to see box shadows infused with elements in modern web designs. The effects look amazing and they rarely detract from the aesthetics except when overused. The trend is already deeply ingrained into the design community, now it is more about who can be the most creative!
- 22. Vertical NavigationVertical Navigation Moreand more designers creating elegant solutions with the vertical rhythm still intact. And when done properly, vertical website layouts can be affluent with content and design taste.
- 23. Circular Design Elements Circular Design Elements Thetrend of circles within website layouts is something newer and has been given a lot of attention recently. Designers like circles because they are clean, neat, and generally fit into any layout block. You can build patterns and even fix your page elements into circular designs.
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