A few days ago I wrote the complement to this article with other 5 trends in web design that have marked 2015. We look back at some of the biggest web trends of the year. As I wrote in the article that I linked previously, they have also marked the Very long scrollings, card designs, plain design, powerful animations and with fascinating photographs. Well now we show you 5 other trends in 2015 web design, I hope you like them.
Backgrounds in HD
Working in conjunction with trends in high-resolution photography, the use of fondos (Backgrounds) of High Definition they have also increased in popularity this year. We see great quality of high definition for videos, where browsers and Internet speeds can already handle more video and cinematic backgrounds in high resolution, they tend to connect emotionally with the user, showing great work.
When we talk about HD is a resolution higher than 200 dpi (dpi), while the standard definition is 72 ppi. This makes images designed in SD appear blurry, this means that users with SD screens will not notice the difference, but those with HD will.
Example (readymag)
Bold fonts
With so many fonts, it was no longer used to be very concerned about this issue, but the availability of new free fonts typographies It has started to play a bigger role in web design.
Bold typeface draws attention to itself, but isn't necessarily natural or elaborate. In fact the simple typeface is sometimes the most daring. Along with flat and minimalist trends, current typefaces like bold it also favors simplicity. For example a font 'sans serif' makes a visual statement that improves readability. Regardless of the font, one of the most common uses for typeface this year is extreme size.
Remember that the main purpose of typography is readability y ease of reading. No matter how impressive your typeface, if it is not understood. The good use of an elegant typography will make the user or client capture with more attention a place on your website that you want to emphasize.
Example (Google Ideas)
Interactivity
The advances of HTML5, CSS, Javascript and jQuery they now allow deeper interactions, a powerful tool for all businesses. Now users are more involved, with the more visual stimulations and with stronger content.
Increased interactions also mean an increase in microinteractions, where micro-interactions are the minutiae of interactivity: a 'ding' sound when an email or animation is sent to draw attention to a new notification. The design of an interaction will become more complex, making this a trend that will make you stay on a website for longer.
Example (Beatbox academy)
Brilliant Colors
As we see with the popularity of flat designs, the general trend with cheerful visual effects and more more optimistic. Bright colors offer more than just a more optimistic aesthetic. Colors attract attention by reducing the likelihood of a website appearing dull, the Minimalism which is the last trend that I will put you below, is also linked to this fourth trend. When used actively with good typography, colors can draw attention to certain words or phrases. On the other hand, colors have a valuable function for usabilityThink of the cards that change color when clicked, where it is also an obvious indicator of interactivity.
Example (Spotify)
Minimalism
I will end with another result that increase mobile traffic, minimalism, a defined style using only the essentials, or the minimal elements. In the example that we put at the end of OMEGA, it includes only what is necessary: the configuration of a language, an expandable menu, and the logo to return to the main page.
Visually, minimalism adds an air of sophistication to the website, regardless of gender. But on a more practical level, the absence of images, plugins, etc. reduce loading times, improves readability and create simple interfaces that can be understood at a glance. Having fewer elements makes the response of a user easier.
Example (OMEGA)
I hope you liked these five trends, and the other five that I put in the other article that have marked the web design of 2015.