Design patterns are optimal solutions to common design problems. As common problems are tossed around a community and are resolved, common solutions often emerge. Eventually, the best of these rise above the din, self-identify, and become refined until they reach the status of a design pattern. I wouldn't call a design patern a trend in web design, design patterns seem to be more about looking at how common designs are classified in retrospect,...

With an overwhelming number of new and unique social networks entering the market, it is becoming increasingly difficult to stay focused, or even gain a significant benefit of being a member of any social networks at all. Social media has become so engrained in people’s lives, often times it would be difficult to communicate without it. In early 2013 the average user would spend roughly 3 hours per day on social media. At the moment, there...