Introduction
The web is always evolving. What looked modern yesterday might feel stale today. If you want your portfolio, site, or client projects to stay fresh, you need to know what’s emerging now.
In this article, I’ll walk you through 5 web design trends gaining traction in 2025, how they work, and how you can start using them today in your projects (even your portfolio or dummy sites).
Trend 1: Experimental Layouts & Breakout Grid Designs
Instead of strict grids, designers are pushing content out of bounds overlapping images, slanted sections, and asymmetrical layouts.
How to use it:
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Try using CSS Grid with
grid-template-areasand allow sections to “bleed” over others. -
Use
clip-pathortransformto skew or tilt parts of your layout. -
Be cautious on mobile always fallback to simpler layout when screen is small.
Trend 2: Dark Mode & Theme Switching
More websites now include a toggle for dark/light mode. It’s not just trendy it’s comfortable for users who browse at night.
How to use it:
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Use CSS custom properties (
--color-bg,--color-text) anddata-themeattribute on<html>to switch styles. -
Store user preference in
localStorage. -
Test all images and icons to ensure they look good in both modes.
Trend 3: Minimal Animations & Microinteractions
Tiny animations make a site feel alive like hover effects, button feedback, or subtle transitions.
How to use it:
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Use CSS
transitionandtransformfor hover effects. -
For example:
button:hover { transform: scale(1.05); } -
Or animate SVG icons when hovered or clicked.
Trend 4: Bold Typography & Variable Fonts
Big, bold headings with variable fonts (fonts that adjust weight, width) are gaining popularity.
How to use it:
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Use Google Fonts’ variable font options (
font-variation-settings). -
Make your headings dramatic but readable.
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Combine with plain body text to balance the visual impact.
Trend 5: Immersive Media & WebGL / 3D Elements
Websites are integrating 3D models, subtle parallax, and interactive effects for depth.
How to use it:
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Use Three.js or similar libraries for simple 3D scenes.
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Use parallax libraries (like Rellax) for background movement.
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Be careful of performance only add 3D to sections, not entire pages.
Conclusion
Trends don’t replace fundamentals responsive design, clean code, accessibility still matter most. But incorporating new design elements strategically gives your sites a modern edge.
Pick one trend, try it in a small project (perhaps your dummy ones), and see how it elevates your design.
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