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A new year of opportunities<\/h2>\n

Design trends<\/strong> can shift with society\u2019s mood and with breaks from the paths followed until now. This social change, together with the new communication channels emerging every day, defines how we connect with the world around us.<\/p>\n

This time we\u2019ll take a quick look at the world of UX Design<\/strong> or User Experience Design<\/strong>. It studies how users behave, how they interact and what problems or needs they have, in order to create a product that serves them. You\u2019ll discover why it matters and why the role of a UX designer<\/strong> is becoming more important every day.<\/p>\n

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Depth and color concept, from Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Stay until the end!<\/strong> But if you\u2019re really impatient, here\u2019s this link<\/a> at the end of the post, where you\u2019ll find a game and a Google app about Artificial Intelligence ?.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

New times<\/h2>\n

Trends come with change and transformation. Since the first radio, the first television, the first mobile phone, the first smartwatch and so on, we have kept evolving the way we communicate, how we fit into our environment and how we think.<\/p>\n

Information is power, but true power lies in knowing which information to listen to.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

We could get into a big debate about how technology has conditioned us and how this affects people and families (past, present and\/or future). But I\u2019ll leave you with the thought so you can reflect on it and take a look around you ?.<\/p>\n

What interests us is explaining how any engineer or designer should embrace these influences to enrich people\u2019s lives with their many useful possibilities. Finding out to what extent they make everyday tasks easier<\/strong> and how they help solve our most common problems.<\/strong><\/p>\n

New technologies<\/strong> require new ways of working and, at the same time, new learning<\/strong>. The latter must fit into people\u2019s routines and daily lives. Creating synergy between technology, user and behavior<\/strong> has always been the pinnacle of good design<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why, in the trends<\/strong> for 2019<\/strong>, we\u2019ll dig much deeper into functionality than aesthetics. We prioritize accessibility over uniqueness. After all, everyone understands that a design has to be visually appealing, and we take that for granted far more than the engineering that is also part of the final product. With that said, here is our design forecast for 2019.<\/p>\n

Trends in color, 3D images and layers with depth<\/h2>\n

Until now, minimalist design and the Material Design<\/em><\/a> concept have kept designs focused on neatness and simplicity. We were entering an aesthetic defined by flat elements, bright colors and a box-based layout system that made content easy to read.<\/p>\n

Now we\u2019ll keep going in this direction but add a bit more depth to the design. We want to break away from \u201cflatness\u201d to add more contrast, bolder colors and more saturated tones. Combining these vibrant colors<\/strong> with exuberant typography and gradient backgrounds<\/strong> will give a positive boost to the page\u2019s look&feel<\/em><\/a> and style.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll also see a stronger use of 3D images and illustrations<\/strong>, with volume and animation<\/strong>. There is a tendency to combine vintage-style images with clean line work. In addition, designers will keep working with textured images such as isometric perspective<\/strong>. These touches bring freshness and fun. The combination of clean graphic design, micro-interactions and image depth<\/strong> will deliver good readability with a lot of charisma.<\/p>\n

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3D image trends, from Dribble<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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3D illustration trends, from Pitch<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Higher-fidelity prototyping<\/h2>\n

As we\u2019ll see later, designing around users means learning more about how they relate to our products, to the people around them and to environmental stimuli (we\u2019ll talk about context-based design). That\u2019s why a good prototype<\/strong> makes it easier to understand how a page works and what it\u2019s meant to do. It will be extremely important to convey as much information as possible to the user to uncover the product\u2019s pros and cons.<\/p>\n

One example of a prototyping tool is InVision<\/a>. It helps capture interaction and user experience much better.<\/p>\n

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Prototyping example in InVision, from Dribbble<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Context-based design<\/h2>\n

The world is connected, which means internet use goes far beyond homes and workplaces. Context<\/strong> is becoming the most important requirement when working on a design.<\/p>\n

We need to design products that allow the widest possible range of actions<\/strong>. They aren\u2019t based solely on what the object offers, but also on the user\u2019s ability to use it.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like to learn a bit more about general design principles, read the basic concepts by Don Norman,<\/a> the cognitive scientist who writes about usability.<\/div>\n

Designing with context in mind makes us think about the conditions around us. You might be on the subway, running in the mountains or standing in a queue, and none of these situations is the same. That\u2019s why our trends focus on increasing usability and ease<\/strong> of use.<\/p>\n

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People on the subway using smartphones, from UnSplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

User-centered design (UCD)<\/h2>\n

And that\u2019s where the UX Designer<\/strong> comes in. The main mission of a user experience designer<\/strong> is to understand users and design around their gaps, needs, habits, behaviors and everything mentioned above. In other words, a designer who revolves around the user as the central axis.<\/strong><\/p>\n

More than a trend, it\u2019s a must-have<\/em>. This role has existed for some years and is becoming increasingly important. There will be more pressure on the union of form and function<\/strong>. More effort will be needed to understand users\u2019 problems in order to create a product that solves them.<\/p>\n

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One of the methods used in user research is the survey. Depending on how it\u2019s applied, it yields both qualitative<\/strong> and quantitative<\/strong> results. Survey method, from Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Voice interface trends<\/h2>\n

Using your voice to trigger a device\u2019s actions is clearly becoming more and more common among the general public.<\/p>\n