Web Design Trends

Some interesting trends are emerging in web design. At BCWD our web design services incorporates many of these techniques.Below is a brief description of some of these trends highlighted in Smashing Magazine.

Font Replacement, Letterpress, HUGH Typography

A large element in web design is the use of typography. Traditionally, web designers have been restricted in their designs to utilizing fonts available on a users' computer. However, increasingly web designers are incorporating images into their designs as a replacement to font to give their designs more visual interest.

A type of font that is appearing in many web sites and print designs are letterpress styled fonts. This is a type of font that has raised sides which was an effect made by the direct impression of an ink type instrument.

The use of HUGH typography is also making its way into many designs as a means to make an impression and generate attentions.

Rich User Interfaces, Modal Boxes

As web based applications become prevalent in web design, the web based interface with which the user interacts is becoming more design oriented and stylish. Flash and AJAX are being utilized to enhance the interactivity and design.

Modal Boxes are essentially pop-up dialog boxes. These somewhat annoying pop-up boxes are actually making a comeback. The emerging trend is to use these boxes to draw attention to additional contents without having to reload or re-direct to another web page.

Magazine Design, Carousels Galleries

Your web site made to look like a magazine cover! Increasingly, web pages are starting to look like layouts in a magazine. This design is aesthetically pleasing to many visitors.

Successful web sites keep the users engaged. User's love to interact with web pages. In order, to enhance the users experience many web designers are incorporating carousels images galleries into their designs. The longer the user stays engaged in your site the more likely the user will re-visit your web site and you in the future.