Here’s what we predict is going to be big in design this year 👀 Some were already heating up in 2024, but we see them really taking over in 2025. Which are you into? Which ones give you the ick? Did we miss something? Let us know below!👇 🟣 Pixel Pixel-perfect isn’t the goal anymore — pixelated is the goal. Designers are leaning into lo-fi aesthetics, bitmap fonts, chunky pixels, and raw web 1.0 vibes. It’s nostalgic, it’s digital-native, and it totally embraces the glitch. 🖤 Anti-design Ugly is the new pretty. We’re talking chaotic layouts, clashing colors, broken grids, and type that does what it wants. Anti-design isn’t about being random — it’s rebellion with intent, challenging the polished norm and demanding attention. 🎨 Maximalist illustration Clean and minimal is out — maximalist illustration is turning up the volume. Expect hyper-detailed, over-the-top drawings that are layered, expressive, and often weird in the best way. It’s all about letting the artwork take over. 🕯 Neo-Gothic Gothic is getting a modern remix. Think dramatic serif type, moody palettes, ornate motifs, and medieval-inspired elements — but with a sharp, contemporary twist. Dark mode never looked so good. ✨ Art Deco Revival We’re seeing a return to structured elegance — bold symmetry, geometric patterns, and high-gloss finishes. Art deco is back (again), but this time it’s less Gatsby and more grid-breaking luxury with modern type and color palettes. 📎 Mixed Media Cut, paste, scan, scribble — mixed media is having a moment. Designers are combining analog textures with digital layers: taped notes, doodles, paper scans, messy type. It feels handmade, imperfect, and refreshingly human. 📱 UI-core Interface aesthetics are leaking into all kinds of design. Inspired by Windows, iOS, and web dashboards, UI-core is minimalist, neutral, functional — but not boring. Lots of dropdowns, toggles, tabs, and that beautiful system font energy. 🤖 AI Design Love it or hate it, AI is staying. But designers are moving past just prompting — they’re using AI to remix, prototype, or generate unexpected outcomes. The trend is less about the tool and more about how creatively you can push it.