Website Notifications
The COVID-19 world health pandemic has created a need for many designers to add notices to websites. From temporary closures to delayed shipping to changes in business operations, almost every transactional website has a need for a notification. And while many of us are having to react fast, there’s no reason these notifications need to look bad. The keys are to ensure simplicity, readability, and user-friendliness. Each of these three website examples does it in a different way, but all meet the three goals above. One big change to these pop-ups from others that we’ve looked at recently is the mood of the design. It is somber and informative, not bright and cheery like many of the more sales-oriented pop-ups that have been popular. Dick’s Sporting Goods uses a simple popup with a store image in the background that’s faded out with bold white text on top. The message is direct and to the point. There’s a secondary popup notice at the bottom of the screen for users who want to know more.![dicks](https://www.webdesignerdepot.com/cdn-origin/uploads/2020/03/dicks.jpg)
![chase](https://www.webdesignerdepot.com/cdn-origin/uploads/2020/03/chase.jpg)
![hells-kitchen](https://www.webdesignerdepot.com/cdn-origin/uploads/2020/03/hells-kitchen.jpg)
Retro Typography
Old styles almost always come back around. Designers seem to be experimenting with retro typography styles in a big way lately, making this a website design trend this month. Retro styles are being used in a variety of ways and there isn’t one dominant typography style. The most common theme seems to be retro typefaces that are a little flowier with a lot of character and personality. Retro typography styles are nice because they can create a very intentional mood for a project. One of the concepts that has trended in 2020 is the notion of throwing back to the 1920s. That retro style is something you can see hints of in the typography choice for Playful. Without saying anything more, a typeface can transport someone to a different era or mood. That’s exactly what this design trend does for these projects. Playful uses Antiga Regular for the main headlines.![playful](https://www.webdesignerdepot.com/cdn-origin/uploads/2020/03/playful.jpg)
![nika](https://www.webdesignerdepot.com/cdn-origin/uploads/2020/03/nika.jpg)
![madies](https://www.webdesignerdepot.com/cdn-origin/uploads/2020/03/madies.jpg)
Blue and Green Color Schemes
Blue and green color schemes make you think of nature: Green grass and trees and blue sky. These palettes can be calming, soothing, and very harmonious. (All things that might be a fresh feel in a tumultuous world, right now.) While the use of blues and greens is not new, it is a combination that we haven’t seen a lot of in website design projects for some time. These color schemes are evolving in a few different ways and are an easy fit with many brand colors and styles (thanks to a mostly neutral feel). If you are interested in using this trend, play with different shades of blue and green. Start with a blue or green that is part of your brand color palette (if you have one), and incorporate colors around it. Another option is to work from a blue or green that you might have used as part of another color trend, such as the super bright colors from GadgetGone. The blues and greens here have a definite Material Design vibe to them.![gg](https://www.webdesignerdepot.com/cdn-origin/uploads/2020/03/gg.jpg)
![vonnda](https://www.webdesignerdepot.com/cdn-origin/uploads/2020/03/vonnda.jpg)
![goya](https://www.webdesignerdepot.com/cdn-origin/uploads/2020/03/goya.jpg)
Conclusion
While this month’s design trends might be a little more somber than in recent months, it is a reflection of world events. Even in uncertain times, design work continues and new trends will emerge.Carrie Cousins
Carrie Cousins is a freelance writer with more than 10 years of experience in the communications industry, including writing for print and online publications, and design and editing. You can connect with Carrie on Twitter @carriecousins.
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