Websites these days are more “fashionable” than ever, using big images, bright colors, and fancy layouts. Even if the design is still dependent on what a brand or company wants to convey to their target audience, playful and fun elements are making their way into the overall design.

Does your website look trendy or have a pop of color?

It’s great if you answered yes.

If not, you might need to make it 2022 ready.

Ideally, a website should look professionally designed. It has to have the elements of the website trends in 2015 as well, for an easy transition.

• • Big Images

A big image with minimal text overlaid will give any website that fresh and contemporary look. There’s no denying that the bigger the imagery, the more attention-grabbing it is. For example, take a look at this beautiful site designed by Sites By Carlos:

So go ahead, let a relevant and attractive picture dominate your website.

• AnimationsThe use of animation may not have been big in the past, as it is mostly about content, but that changed in 2015. Animations that tell a story are one of the year’s popular design trends. The combination of image and animation engages visitors more and keeps them on the site. Any marketer knows that the more an online user lingers on the website the better its analytics.
• Scrolling book styleApple’s website is one of the top 100 sites in the world. Clearly the design they used appeals to a huge number of audience. Which layout they used? Similar to a book. One side bears an image, while the text is on the other. The site also offers users constant scrolling, making it very accessible and easier to navigate.
• Modular tiles layoutIt may sound more like home renovation than website design, but one of the trends embraced in 2015 may have been inspired by actual modular tiles. The layout makes a site easy to navigate without bombarding a user lots of information all at once. They can choose which tile to click first, giving the site a playful platform.
• Multimedia ElementsUsing different elements may seem contradictory to the trend of big images, small content, but it proves quite effective, especially when done right. A perfect example is another site that was designed by Sites By Carlos. It features videos and playlists. This results in a platform that is dynamic and stunning, made even more noticeable with a clear tiled layout and with key elements highlighted to bring them to the spotlight.

 

Take the professional route

Do you think your website needs an update or a major makeover? It is highly recommended to work with a design team. There are many factors that distinguish a professionally designed site from a non-designed one, and a skilled design team would know exactly what they are. From the planning stage through to the website launch, they will help ensure your site is effective and fully functional.

Remember that a website represents your brand in the virtual world and should convey what your company wants consumers and users to know. Its design will also be used in social media and other marketing materials, as it is the core of your brand campaigns on mobile and other platforms. This is why it has to be created by professional designers.

Most importantly, it must load quickly, should be responsive, easy to navigate with a well-planned navigational flow, and, of course, up to date.

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