There have been major advancements in AI—to the point that it can make its own art—and the Metaverse has pushed VR further into the mainstream. Web design trends that showcase immersion, simulation and cinematic techniques have followed. At the same time, a global recession has inspired both a retreat from opulence and push towards joyful, escapist experiences. And all of this has occurred under the backdrop of the Big Flat Now, where the internet and mobile phones have reached a zenith in worldwide availability. The result is web design trends that are less constrained to the immediate and the local, as aesthetic innovation becomes a fast-paced, global effort.
With all of these factors at play, the following web design trends for 2023 are poised to rattle the very foundations of the World Wide Web.
