Web Design Trends of 2023: Jump on the Bandwagon Before It's a Hovercraft!

The trends set to dominate this year in web design according to awwwards and me

INTRO TO WEB TERMINOLOGY

Jorge Escoto

12/20/20222 min read

painted arrow sign on floor
painted arrow sign on floor

Fasten your seatbelts, folks! The digital highway's speed limit is about to hit a new high. As we welcome 2023, let's play fortune tellers and peek into the crystal ball of web design trends. You might want to hold onto your hats, because the world wide web is spinning a fun, innovative, and possibly psychedelic, web of trends!

1. Dark Mode: The 'Knight' of Websites

Let's start with the "knight" in shining armor, Dark Mode. Loved by night owls and vampires alike, Dark Mode is not only easy on the eyes but also battery-friendly. You can consider it the Batman of web design - good for the city (read: users) and absolutely dashing in the dark! Jump on this bandwagon before it turns into the Batmobile and zooms off!

2. Minimalist Design: Less is More, More or Less!

Remember when you thought your website needed to be as packed as a can of sardines to be impressive? Well, in 2023, that's about as fashionable as a mullet. Minimalist design is the new black! Crisp, clear, and concise - that's what users are seeking. So, clean up your website's clutter faster than Marie Kondo and embrace the zen of minimalist design.

3. Interactive 3D Elements: Because Who Likes Flat Surfaces?

If you thought 3D was just for the latest Hollywood blockbuster or your child's pop-up book, think again. Welcome to the world of interactive 3D elements in web design! These elements will make your website pop like a champagne cork on New Year's Eve. Just remember not to go too overboard - you don't want your website resembling a pinball machine!

4. Micro Animations: The Little Engine that Could!

Micro animations are those small, subtle animations that guide users, provide feedback, or add a pinch of delight. These are the tiny details that make users feel like they're interacting with a Pixar movie rather than a website. So, don't neglect the 'little guys' - they are quite the movers and shakers of 2023 web design!

5. Voice User Interface (VUI): Talk to Me, Baby!

2023 called, and it doesn't want to type anymore! The upcoming trend is all about voice. With the increasing popularity of voice assistants like Alexa and Siri, websites that offer Voice User Interface (VUI) are climbing up the cool ladder. So, make sure your website is ready for some chit-chat.

6. Augmented Reality (AR): Who Needs Reality, Anyway?

Augmented Reality is the perfect blend of the digital world and reality, like a cappuccino - just the right balance between milk and coffee. With AR, shopping online can be as realistic (and fun!) as playing a video game. So, get set to AR-m yourself in 2023. Warning: This might make your website more popular than that avocado toast recipe!

Conclusion:

2023's web design trends are all about creating an immersive, interactive, and intuitive user experience. So, whether you're embracing your inner Dark Knight, decluttering à la Marie Kondo, or chatting up your website, remember - in the digital world, the only constant is change. And maybe cat videos.

Let's surf this wave of change together and keep the www (wonderful world of the web) exciting and engaging! And remember, it's not just about jumping on the bandwagon - it's about turning that bandwagon into a rocket ship and launching your business into the digital stratosphere.