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Creative Trends 2020

In this report, we reveal our creative trend predictions and rising visual styles for the year ahead—based on millions of photos, videos, web, graphics and music searches and downloads on Envato by our customers.

Color Trends

We’ve reviewed the most popular and fastest growing search trends on Envato for 2019 to identify the colors that will continue to rise in 2020.

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Graphic Trends

70s Vintage

What does ‘70s vintage look like as a modern trend? Bold color choices, flower motifs, paisley patterns and curvy serif fonts. Not as kitsch-y as the original designs, but evokes a nostalgic, relaxed & cheerful aesthetic.

3D Illustration

3D illustrations can be used to breathe more life to a normally static or flat design. It's also useful to visualize complex ideas and blend the boundaries between the digital and physical worlds.

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Video Trends

Gradients

Gradients fit really nicely into the retro, ‘80s, cyberpunk theme that’s been trending since early 2019. They’re being used as bold striking backgrounds, or to accentuate text and other elements.

Fluid Animation

Fluid animation uses persistent movement, often with elements having the appearance of liquid. They help keep the pace while also smoothly transitioning between elements or scenes.

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Design Trends 2020

Graphic design is an exciting space to watch in 2020. With inspiration everywhere, from retro neon dystopias to old-school collage, the future of graphic design is coming in hot—in all the best ways.

1. 90's Rewind

It appears nostalgia is creeping into our everyday obsessions, from the TV we’re consuming (hello, Twin Peaks) and to the Instagram accounts we follow.

Seamless Memphis Pattern

Retro TV Logo

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2. Acid Design

The acid graphics trend features bright colors and warped elements, and it draws heavily on sci-fi futurism.

Acid & Modern Intro Video

Phenomena - 32 Psychedelic Textures

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3. Collage

It’s a style that’s experienced medium amounts of attention through the last few decades, but now could be the time to shine for collage.

Collage Art Photoshop Action

Collage Art Photoshop Action

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4. And Beyond...

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Illustration Trends 2020

Illustration has come a long way from simply denoting sketching on paper. New and evolving tools mean artists can work more quickly and continually experiment with illustration styles—and this means the future of illustration is bright and getting brighter.

1. Illustration for Web

The 2020’s resurgence of the illustration trend adopts playful metaphors and injects plenty of personality. Figures are designed for diversity and have drawing styles that avoid veering into the old cartoon mascot territory.

Body Positive Landing Page Vector Illustration

Maree Illustration & Design Theme

2. Grain Effect / Texture

Grain effects and textures can be a great way to elevate a flat vector or simple illustration by adding an extra layer.

Bryson Illustration Portfolio Theme

Charging Electric Car Vector Illustration

3. Abstract

Your illustrations need to get a little more imaginative, abstract, and even dreamy to really stand out in 2020.

Abstract Portrait

Abstract Poster PS Action

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