Top 5 UI and UX Trends to look out for in 2020
As a designer, it is important to stay abreast of trends and happenings, especially the rate at which improvements are made to several phases of material used. As a UI and UX designer, it is important to stay fresh when it comes to relating to what’s going on on designs, especially with the introduction of new phones and specifications.
For designers, it has become mandatory to stay in touch with up and coming UXD trends to meet future demands and newly introduced design requirements.
We would help you highlight some trendy designs to concentrate on building your focus on for 2020;
- Colorful and compelling illustrative murals
Every passing year, UX design trends and techniques change. UX is incomplete without content. Take into consideration that you are offering relevant and accessible content to your target audience. Aim to hit the appropriate content and the right technology to offer the most relevant user experience possible.
2. Voice User interaction and AI technology
The entrance of AI on mobile has paved the way for greater exploit by phone manufacturers. Artificial intelligence is commonly used in smartphones as a voice assistant and for face unlocking, beautifying, and smart video shooting. Following the trend, it seems like, voice and vision functionality will have more advancement the way it has shifted from GUI to VUI.
3. Virtual effects and Virtual Reality
A complex animation may be slow to load for users. Such concern will not exist anymore in 2020 and beyond with the rise of 5G.
5G will completely revolutionize the way we currently design. A website with static images and contents may still be acceptable now but it may be perceived as dull and boring in the future. 5G combined with significantly better mobile display quality allows designers to be creative in animating texts, fonts, graphics, the entrance of various elements, etc
4. Designing for Speed
As mentioned earlier, 5G is finally starting to roll out across the globe. Data transfer speed and latency time will improve significantly. What this means for you is that slowness on any page, any function, any moment is not acceptable to users anymore.
It is rumored that all iPhone releases from 2020 will come with 5G capability.
A slow website or slow digital applications will be regarded as having bad UX. Before doing any form of UX research, make sure that your site is fast or the first thing you will get from your users is a feedback of “it is slow”.
5. Custom-made Graphics
A good picture with people relevant to your business will always add spice to your business. In addition, your business will appear more appealing, relatable and approachable.
However, if you do not possess such pictures, it is not necessary to buy stock photos with faces that you do not recognize. Instead, consider designing your own unique graphics to feature on the website or digital content.
Coincidentally, Olympic Games Tokyo will take place in 2020, systematically think of graphics around, manga, and anime when you think of Japan. It will inspire the use of unique graphics and special characters.
The Bottom Line: UX will experience a massive turn in the coming year, so as a UI developer girth your loins.
