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Whether you are a freelancer or from a large agency, all of us are sure to learn from some of the UX design trends that made waves in 2021. Design trends emerge and die every year as more brands look for ways to increase engagement with their customers through design.
Top 2021 UX design trends that we can learn from
In the world of UX (user experience) design, it’s safe to say we can anticipate design changes often due to the constant and rapid changes in technology and society. So to help with staying current and relevant, we have compiled some key UX design trends we saw last year, that will most likely impact us in the months ahead for 2022.
Accessibility
The last two years have seen more people use the internet for work, education, entertainment, and shopping, among others. With the growing use of the internet, businesses must think of the needs their customers have, which means creating websites accessible to people with disabilities.
UX design has already made steps toward optimizing websites for mobile, but the needs of disabled people are yet to be met adequately.
Inclusive Design
In line with UX design that focuses on accessibility, inclusivity is another UX trend that we saw in 2021 and can expect to see more of in 2022. Companies are hiring UX designers and requiring them to incorporate inclusivity into their designs.
These inclusivity efforts include working with a segment of the population that represents varying viewpoints of society. Its goal in UX design is to ensure that a website or material does not reinforce one specific viewpoint.
Voice User Interface
Voice user interface was a trending UX design tool in 2021, and it is expected to continue dominating the space in 2022. As more people use voice-enabled tech, they will need to interact with interfaces that are easy to use, without outside assistance.
This trend will see speech recognition become more fine-tuned and the experience of working with voice more seamless.
Typography
In 2021, digital and print pieces demonstrated an increased inclination to expressive typography. Big and loud typography has become an ongoing trend in web design. Some of the typography trends that we saw in 2021 include:
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Brutalism where designers used straight harsh lines without additional decorative elements.
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Big and bold headlines to make them catchy and prominent on a website
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Outlined fonts
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Broken typography layouts
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Black and white minimalist fonts
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Animated typography