What to Expect From 2015 in Web Design
Jordie BlackFebruary 5, 2015
Parallax scrolling
Parallax scrolling was the topic of many designer’s conversations last year, and the numbers are set to rise for 2015. Parallax scrolling is when the background moves at a slower rate than the foreground. Benefits of parallax scrolling for your users: the ability to tell a story through stunning, hypnotising content.
Bigger emphasis on typography
For a long time now, fonts have been expensive, so only those with big budgets were able to enjoy the premium fonts on their website. With fonts becoming cheaper and more accessible. People will spend more time working out which font is best suited for their website or brand.
Card design will improve
Card design is the solution to the problem of having to design a vast number of varying screen resolutions: you use cards rather than fixed pages or templates. It is a perfect way to keep your website organised yet still with lots of versatility. Cards break the content into different components which can be arranged depending on the users screen resolution. With big names using cards such as: Google, Pinterest and Spotify, it’s pretty certain these are here to stay.
Minimalist & Responsive
Visitors are expecting your website to be clean, and simple with no unnecessary jargon. Many of us have already jumped on the responsive bandwagon but 2015 will see many more join the pack. In the last few years, responsive design has become the new norm.
With the number of mobile connected devices expected to exceed the world’s population, optimising your digital experience across different screen sizes is a must. As more devices become connected to the Internet designers are going to have to consider how people interact with and view their sites on home appliances, cars and wearable technologies. “2015 is the time to stop thinking about breakpoints and start designing fluid layouts which look great at any resolution.”
Video & Large background images
In this digital age, if you want to engage your visitors, you need powerful visual content such as videos or large background images. With the rise in bandwidth, the web has become a complete media experience. HTML 5 video backgrounds can provide an insight into your company culture or an attention-grabbing demonstration of your product.
Original post: Decibel Digital
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