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A lot of cool things have been happening in the design world so far in 2016, so I thought I’d take a few minutes to talk about the ones that are sweeping the stage and spreading like wildfire. I’d consider these design trends more like statements than trends because they are pushing web design into a direction that forces unique aesthetics back into design. We all loved the flat scene but after a while, all the websites started looking the same.

Colorful Overlays

This is a fun trend that is certainly a great way to create a fun look for your website. Colorful overlays are red hot and a great way to spruce up ordinary stock photos so they don’t seem so, well, ordinary. I’m happy to point out that Sumy Designs is in fashion this season – and was maybe a little bit ahead of the trend. Score!

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Smaller Logos

Bigger isn’t always better. This season it seems that every web page I open the logos kept reducing in size. You would think that this trend would go in the opposite direction, but no – making the logo smaller is something designers have been saying for years. PLEASE! And thank you. Make the logo smaller. You can even get it on a t-shirt.

Engaging with Video

Telling a story is a great way to hold someone’s attention. And, the chances are that if someone is on your website they are wanting to know more about you and your business. So why not tell them your story. I’m loving this design trend because you get to see the faces behind the business, and this builds trust. And trust us, we know.

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Susan lives in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex area with her husband and children. She is an avid distance runner, environmentalist, part-time beekeeper, chicken farmer and amateur photographer.

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