There is no denying that mobile technologies are evolving at an unprecedented rate. Along with the improvement in mobile apps from a technical perspective, a disruptive transformation is also happening in the UI/UX design. In 2020 and 2021, mobile users will experience new design techniques and approaches in the user experience and user interface designs. Curious to know more about UI/UX design trends? Check them out below:
10 top UI/UX design trends for 2020
- Dark mode or themes
- Password-less login
- Improved personalization
- Smooth and convenient voice-interactions
- Abstract data visualization
- Improved digital illustrations
- Advanced animation
- Liquid swipe and buttonless design
- UX writing
- Use of augmented reality and virtual reality
Let’s read about them in detail:
Dark Mode or themes
Dark mode is one of the hottest design trends of 2020 because of the following reasons:
- It permits highlighting other design elements
- Looks ultra-modern
- Helps in saving the device’s battery
- Works best in low-light conditions
- Reduces eye strain
Most of the applications come up with the option of activating dark mode. In some devices, you can even set times to change the appearance automatically.
Password-less login
Get ready for the password-less future, where you will no longer need to enter a password to log in to an application. The latest UX design is inclining towards password-less authentication at the sign in page. Most of the applications will use:
- Biometrical recognition
- Pattern detection
- Fingerprint scanning
- Log-in links
- Facial recognition
In fact, top mobile phone manufacturers, such as Apple, Samsung, Google, and more, have already integrated these features into their hardware. This indicates the popularity of this trend in the future. In 2020 and the upcoming years, logging in through Face ID recognition through front camera may gain popularity.
Improved personalization
In the year 2020 and 2021, mobile app personalization is expected to pick momentum. Leveraging the top technologies, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, the designers will be able to deliver tailor-made or customized designs that speak volumes.
Smooth and convenient voice-interactions
Voice-controlled technologies (such as Alexa, Siri, and others) that are powered by the artificial intelligence will be used more to improve user experience. These technologies are the future of UI/UX design, hence, expected to gain immense popularity in this and the upcoming year.
Abstract data visualization
Traditional data visualization methods, such as tables, graphs, lists, and more, are becoming obsolete. The year 2020 will see abstract data visualization for the websites and apps that are tech-oriented. Designers will be able to display a product moving in all directions, which will further help in attracting the users and increasing the conversion rate.
Improved digital illustrations
You will get to see more extravagant digital illustrations with skeuomorphic designs, soft gradients 3D effects, and more. The use of advanced digital illustrations will improve the mobile app designs and give designers the freedom to try new UI designs. You might also get to see new art styles and techniques.
Advanced animation
Animation effects bring life to a mobile app design. The moves and motions it brings to the design to deliver lots of information and add rhythm to interactions. With mobile devices getting stronger, mobile app designers can create highly impressive designs loaded with advanced animation effects.
Liquid swipe and buttonless design
Many mobile companies are gradually removing the physical buttons from the mobile phones. This can allow product designers to display more information or data to the users. Instead of using digital buttons, the focus will be on adding gestures to show the content. Another new technology, known as liquid swipe, will also be used most commonly to improve the gestures’ effects.
Special UX and UI designs for differently-challenged people
2020 will focus on bringing human-centric designs that would not only render convenience but would also deliver a different digital experiences to the disabled people. The advanced UX design will pay attention to make the technology accessible to everyone. With vibration-based responses, text scoring apps, in-app voice navigation tools, and other technologies, the new designs in 2020 will help the disabled people, who can’t hear or see, to use the technology.
Use of augmented reality and virtual reality
By implementing AR and VR into the mobile app designs, designers will be able to add the fictional digital components into the images. The technology can benefit various industries, such as Travel, Media, Science, Education, Real Estate, eCommerce, and more.
Wrapping Up
UI/UX trends in 2020 are bound to amaze mobile app designers and developers with completely new approaches. But, with all these trends ready to take the industry by a storm, one must not forget the ultimate aim of a designer is to leverage the latest technology to improve users’ experience and make their lives better. So, which among the aforementioned trends you are excited about. Do share the same in the comments section below.
Source: https://www.quytech.com/blog/10-leading-ui-ux-design-trends-for-mobile-apps/
