7 Creative Branding Trends for 2021

Everything changes and every year brings something new no matter if we are speaking about technology, fashion, design, or any other field. To become recognizable and stay competitive, you as a business owner will need to follow those trends and make sure that your image complies with them. Sometimes that might be very challenging, but since the competition is huge, branding is something you can’t neglect. Back in 2020 some of the most popular branding trends were minimalism, serif typography, mobile-first design, and others. Some of them remained popular in 2021, but there are some new brand trends that you shouldn’t miss. Let’s take a look at some of the most interesting ones:

1. Geometric Patterns

This is something that hasn’t been so popular lately, but in 2021 the rise of geometric patterns is expected. They allow logos to stand out better, and they are an excellent way to keep the style simple and minimalistic, but at the same time depict the interrelation of different elements.

2. Tailor the Design to Fit the Dark Mode

People are spending too much time using electronic devices. Some people work from home, while others spend their free time browsing the Internet or watching their favorite movies online. This can lead to various health issues, and to reduce eye strain dark mode is invented. This is one of the leading 2021 web design trends. Some websites even offer the possibility to switch from dark to light mode and this is something that will probably continue growing in the future.

3. Social Responsibility

In 2021, social responsibility is something that brands will have to implement in their strategies. It is not enough just to tell who or what your company is supporting, you will have to show that. Nowadays consumers are more concerned about whom they are buying than ever before, and they want to know where a brand's social responsibility lies.

4. Hand Drawn Elements

This trend is supposed to show how unique every brand is. It is expected that in 2021 more hand drastic and so-called “rough” elements will be used. It is not unexpected that even the brands that weren’t using something like this will start implementing this trend since it became very popular for a very short time.

5. Natural Color Palettes

Earth tones and nature are expected to be seen in 2021