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The Top 10 Graphic Design Ideas That Will Dominate In 2022

How would you feel if you could look into the future and see what kind of graphic design trends will dominate in 2022? Imagine if there was some secret formula that you could use to predict the next big thing in graphic design! If you’re wondering how you can get a leg up on your competition, We’re here to let you in on a little secret about what the top 10 graphic design ideas that will dominate in 2022 will be. It might surprise you to learn just how easy it is! Let’s take a look.

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Serif Fonts Trend

For years, serif fonts have been a traditional choice of font for print design and headlines. Recently we’ve noticed designers transitioning away from these traditional old-fashioned typefaces and moving towards more contemporary sans-serif fonts. 

serif font posters, typography fun playing with mixing serif & san serif fonts - graphic design trend inspiration

Behance/ Nick Barclay 

a Renaissance Era calligraphic-inspired serif with a touch of elegance, graphic design trend for 2022 

Behance/ Harmonais Visual

elegant retro serif with an artistic touch, banner idea for a website

Behance/ Harmonais Visual 

90s Nostalgia Graphic Design Trend

Nostalgia is at an all-time high, and it’s projected to continue growing over time. People are using nostalgic themes in design, such as logos and overall brand identity, that harkens back to happier times. It’s a great way to appeal to customers who want more of a throwback feel.

90s graphic design project - graphic design trend inspiration

Behance/ Romy Haucke 

Y2K Aesthetic Graphic Design Trend

If you haven’t yet heard of Y2K aesthetics, you’re in for a treat. These patterns, heavily inspired by pixelated gifs and 8-bit design, will give your website an old-school pixelated look—think neon colors and really strong borders. Why should you care? Well, it’s pretty obvious that people love nostalgia, so go ahead and jump on that bandwagon if you want to stay relevant in graphic design.

pixelated serif font y2k inspired graphic design idea  

Behance/ BAGERICH TYPE FOUNDRY 

y2k neon green aesthetic branding graphic design inspiration

Behance/ Sofía Páramo

pixelated 8bit graphic design inspiration for a website 

Behance/ Lucia Battiston 

2D/3D Mashup Graphic Design Trend

An entirely new genre of design will emerge in 2022, allowing designers to combine 2D and 3D elements within a single design. This new mashup will take popular graphic design trends (like minimalism and geometric shapes) to a whole new level. New software tools like Vectr will make it easy for anyone to try their hand at creating these innovative, multi-layered designs without spending hours in Photoshop/Illustrator/Sketch.
2d and 3d mix illustration

Behance/ MORPHINE Motion Graphics

mercury retrograde illustration 2d and 3d elements  

Behance/ Jelly Wei

typography wavy effect, black and orange 

Behance/ Vincent Raineri & Vince Hurtu

Expressing Lettering Graphic Design Trend

Expressing lettering is not for everyone, but if you’re looking to bring your creativity to life, it might be a good idea to consider writing your lettering. As many designers have already done in years past, creating and styling your fonts can help you express yourself in a unique way that resonates with audiences. Not only will creating typefaces teach you valuable skills as a designer but they can also be sold at marketplaces like Creative Market—making them a great addition to any portfolio!

expressing lettering graphic design trend, wavy letters   

Behance/ DaFont ~ 

experimental font style, wavy lettering    

Behance/ DaFont ~ 

neon yellow wavy font lettering idea

Behance/ DaFont ~ 

Doodles Trend

If you are looking for more graphic design ideas, then get inspiration from these doodles. They’re quirky, they look cool and they will add a different element to your designs. So grab a pen and some paper and let your creative juices flow.

doodles banner for a kids club, poster idea 

Behance/ Oculus Branding & Kim Mkhitarian

doodles sketching banner, a real life model and a sketch of a wolf, graffiti style

Behance/ Kervin Brisseaux 

Holographic Graphic Design

The future of design is becoming increasingly transparent, and that’s where holographic design comes in. Take a look at some trends around futuristic technology that can be applied to your brand identity. Holograms have come into their own as one of today’s coolest media technologies, with a range of uses from retail packaging to outdoor advertising to car displays.
holographic elements for a web design

Behance/Владимир Михно 

iridescent fluid 3d shapes  

Behance/ Graphic Assets ✪‌ 

Top Graphic Design Tools for 2022

The first thing to think about when creating a new website or application is which design tools you are going to use. Here is a quick list of some of the best options available in 2022. Keep in mind that these are only suggestions, and other options may work better for you depending on your specific needs. Just make sure you choose software that gives you all of your desired functions as well as is user-friendly for clients and future designers who will be editing your content down the road.

1. Canva

2. Adobe Photoshop

3. Adobe Illustrator

4. PicsArt

5. Figma

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