Let’s Dive into the New Graphic Design Trends of 2023

Branding & Design constantly evolving internationally, Especially thinking about the speedy technological and social trade taking vicinity these days!

If you want to be applicable to your target audience, you need to stay knowledgeable. So in case, you’re keen to live in advance of the curve and see the Graphic Design Trends 2023, here it is.

To keep you updated, we’ll talk about 8 picture design traits assured to outline the coming year, with lots of examples to demonstrate.

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1. Motion Graphics

It is no longer a secret that motion graphics have become increasingly popular over the last few years. A big part of that can be attributed to the influence of new social media platforms like Instagram reels and YouTube shorts & similar others.

Marketers and businesses are flocking to the platform to take advantage of its large, highly engaged user base. We’ll be seeing a lot more of this interactive trend in upcoming works, from social feeds to UX designs.

It is therefore necessary for leading brands to continue to develop their identities through motion graphics or video content in 2023.

You have the perfect opportunity to update your game from static visuals to short videos.

Motion Graphic

2. Bold Abstracts & Shapes

Geometric shapes started popping up a few years ago – as brands wanted to add interest to their content without distracting viewers.

You’ll be amazed to know that bold shapes will be again going to get frequently used in 2023 only a few different things will be there like more abstract, rounder forms have replaced sharp angles and rigid edges.
The use of splendors and freeform organic shapes is more prominent.

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3. AI-Generated Graphics

Artificial intelligence has influenced imaginative works in the design world in a huge way.

The trend is likely to continue despite concerns about copyright and human creativity. With notable brands including Microsoft and Notion releasing their own design tools with built-in DALL-E integrations, it’s likely that AI Meta’s financial woes (and the metaverse) will continue to get worse. In recent years, virtual reality has seen incredible growth, with companies from all walks of life investing in Web3.

A futuristic aesthetic that reflects these sensibilities is being produced by creatives. All over the world, brands are embracing immersive experiences.

Hence, you can expect an increasing number of 3D components, and neon color palettes in the following months.  For starters, try including some neon accents, or any of these futuristic fonts in your own designs.

art in the new year. (Especially considering OpenAI’s GPT-4, the next machine learning iteration.

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4. 3D Elements

It’s hardly surprising that some major companies are sharing an increasing amount of three-dimensional visuals these days given the developments in design technology that make producing high-quality renderings easier than ever.
You can anticipate anything from logos, icons, typography, and more to reach viewers like never before given the increased need for extremely immersive product experiences.
update your design style using this design trend in 2023. If rendering is not your strong suit, you may still experiment with this look using 2Dsoftwares & your understanding of shadow, highlights, mid-tones, depth, texture, etc

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5. Inclusive Visuals

Representation is important. Because of this, many businesses are implementing inclusive design strategies to demonstrate to consumers from all backgrounds that they are being seen.
What distinguishes the inclusive designs of 2023?

Those with really innovative aesthetics will go beyond pride month commercials and ethnically diversified iconography. In fact, the upcoming year will highlight more gender-diverse images (a la Pinterest), indigenous representation (as in the commercial for Sephora Canada shown above), and accessible designs that are accessible to those with disabilities (see Mastercard for inspiration).

In order to stand out, prioritize inclusive images for this year, the following year, and years to come. Your audience will value your dedication to diversity.

Image Credit- Sephora 

6. Surrealist Maximalism

Reflecting our determination to break free from all restrictions post-pandemic, surrealist and maximalist aesthetics have taken hold. Think larger-than-life psychedelic images with reality-bending elements.

The visual storytelling trend is expected to continue growing in 2023, from Coca-Cola’s graphics to Adobe’s social feed.

Don’t let physics or whitespace limit you! Go big or go home. Break the rules & Shine!

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7. Colorful Retro Illustrations

Does the pandemic affect the design world in any other way?

oh yeah, very much! Throwbacks and vintage revivals from the 90s are here to stay. It’s no secret that COVID left us yearning for a simpler, more familiar life – and brands like MTV, Google, and Later reflected this by going old school.
Take inspiration from the past for your future designs. It’s fun to look back on old memories, isn’t it?

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8. Virtual Reality

A few years ago, almost everyone within hearing distance would have been confused by phrases like Cryptocurrency. Non-fungible tokens. The metaverse.

By 2022, almost everybody is aware of how popular these Web 3.0 technologies are. The worldwide virtual reality (VR) industry has grown at an astounding rate over the past few years, driven by the pandemic’s push for the digitalization of All Things. According to a Facts and Factors assessment, the metaverse was valued at $210 billion USD in 2021 and is expected to reach $730 billion by 2028.
Unsurprisingly, Designers & Creative people have leveraged. They have used 3D elements, neon palettes, futuristic liquid gradients, and Blade Runner-style picture simulations to represent the unlimited possibilities of our technological future.

Despite the financial struggles of Meta (and the Metaverse), the virtual reality market has grown dramatically in recent years, leading many businesses to choose to invest in Web3.
This is reflected in the futuristic designs that designers are creating to demonstrate their forward-thinking sensibility. Brands everywhere are embracing the art of immersive experiences.

Trying to imitate the look? You don’t need to be an expert in blockchain to participate in this movement. Try beginning by including a few neon touches or any of these futuristic typefaces in your own creations.

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