Web design predictions for the new year!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Every year the web twists and turns.  There are so many wonderful sites out there both entertaining and helpful.  We just love working on the web – what will 2015 bring?!?

Here’s some predictions for 2015:

  • continued use of the longer, scrolling sites
  • storytelling and more interaction
  • absence of large header background images
  • ghost buttons
  • scrolling over clicking
  • removing non-essential design elements in favor of simplicity
  • fix width centered site layout
  • professional high quality custom photography
  • flyout/slideout app-like menus
  • very large typography
  • background + full screen videos
  • mobile apps & social sites will dominate
  • interactive webgraphics replace infographics
  • micro-interactions
  • responsive design

What do you think?  Is it time to update your site for the new year?

Read more:

http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2015/01/3-essential-navigation-trends-for-2015/

http://www.elegantthemes.com/blog/resources/web-design-trends-to-look-out-for-in-2015

http://www.creativebloq.com/web-design/trends-2015-101413303

http://justcreative.com/2015/01/02/web-design-trends-predictions-2015/

http://thenextweb.com/dd/2015/01/02/10-web-design-trends-can-expect-see-2015