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2021 Design Trends wrap-up, Trend #10 Mesh Gradient -
This trend uses the mesh tool to make warped gradients that can be used in a multitude of ways. Here we used it to make these 3D like liquid blobs.

Will you start using the mesh tool?
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2021 Design Trends wrap-up, Trend #9 Tube Script - This text style involves vibrant gradients and the blend tool in AI to make a 3D tube text that really POPS!

Would you use this text style?

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2021 Design Trends wrap-up, Trend #8 Paper Cut Out -
This Trend utilizes multi-colored layers, shadows, and textures to create an almost realistic paper cut-out effect.

Would you use this technique?
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2021 Design Trends wrap-up, Trend #7 Natural -

This trend consists of color schemes of 3-6 colors and organic shapes that portray a calming aesthetic of growth and health.

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2021 Design Trends wrap-up, Trend #6 Icon Realism - We've seen this trend mostly in Apples macOS Big Sur. These new app icons feature a lot of depth through almost an overly exaggeratory amount of shadows.

What do you think of this style?
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2021 Design Trends wrap-up, Trend #5 Glass Morphism -
This trend is a popular design aesthetic that is most often found in UI design.

Do you like the futuristic aesthetic of this trend?
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2021 Design Trends wrap-up, Trend #4 Geo Abstract -
This Trend is characterized by multi- colored geo shapes that are arranged in a non purposeful abstract way.

Where have you seen this type of design?
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2021 Design Trends wrap-up, Trend #3 Grainy Gradient -
This technique uses blurred transitionary gradients mixed in with a grainy texture that almost look real-to-the-touch.

Where have you seen this design technique?
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2021 Design Trends wrap-up, Trend #2 Sliver of Light -
This trend is characterized by a ray of light that acts as a visual pathway to pull the eye into the composition.

Can you tell what horror movie inspired our design?
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2021 Design Trends wrap-up, Trend #1 Figure Isolation -

In this trend a human figures background has been removed and they’ve been placed in a blank 2D environment. Where illustrations are interwoven in front, in back, and between them.
Do you like this trend?
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Tip #52 CALL TO ACTION BUTTON -

When creating a call to action button, the most basic principles are engaging colors, clickable UI, and a simple and inviting phrase!

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Tip #51 FLAT DESIGN -

When developing applications for IOS it is best to utilize flat design.

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Tip #50 MATERIAL DESIGN -

Material design is best used when developing applications for android devices.

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Tip #49 BRANDED COLOR PALLET -

When designing for a brand make sure to incorporate their branded color pallet. This will ensure that there will be brand recognition.

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TIP #48 MONOCHROMATIC DEPTH -

One way in which to create depth is by using monochromatic colors that get darker and crisper the closer they are to the viewer.

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TIP #47 BORDER BREAKING –

Having your text be unconfined, and or confined by a border or image can do multiple things including; emphasize the statement of your text, and make the text feel closer or farther away from you than the other elements of the design.

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TIP #46 LOGO DISPLAY –

Your logo should not break up nor get lost in your design. It should be seamlessly integrated and even highlighted.

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TIP #45 RESPONSIVE WEB DESIGN–

No matter the platform, your website should always be optimized for each device your user base uses. Thus, to be as user friendly as possible. A good practice is to design for mobile up.

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TIP #44 DOUBLE EXPOSURE -

They say an image is worth 1,000 words. Through a technique called “double exposure,’’ you can say much more. This technique blends two pictures that communicate and enhance collective meaning.

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TIP #43 SCALE -

Whether its text, shapes, or images; having varying sizes in your designs can do a lot. Beyond visual drama, it can also establish an information hierarchy that guides the viewer’s eyes to what’s most important.

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