Graphic Design Trends 2022 [Infographic]

2022 is in full swing, and it’s time to catch up on the latest trends in graphic design. All in all, people continue to reevaluate their needs and desires based on events from the past few years. Meanwhile, brands are looking for new ways to engage with their old customers and attract new ones. This is where graphic design comes in as one of the most powerful tools for standing out among competitors, conveying key messages and creating emotional connections.

Graphic Design Trends is our annual research project that is also an extension of the Creative Trends Guide. It’s a convenient way for you to keep an eye on the latest changes, as well as find new ideas and solutions for your brand or design practice.

This year, on top of the seven trends, we’re sharing their key elements along with examples from our visual archive. We’re also presenting data points from our search queries analysis on Depositphotos.

Graphic Design Trends 2022: Kinetic typography, anti-design, and risograph-inspired backgrounds

Wrapping up

The main graphic design trends for 2022 include the combination of vintage vibes and futurism, lots of color, and Y2K aesthetics. On top of that, some designers will break rules and embrace the anti-design movement, while others will continue their experimentation with bold fonts and kinetic typography. All in all, 2022 is definitely going to be a bold and bright year. Hopefully, this report will help you ride these major waves of change and achieve success with your design decisions.