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Design Trends for 2025 and an AI Innovation

  • Writer: ilonitta
    ilonitta
  • Dec 17, 2024
  • 4 min read

Updated: Dec 23, 2024

I rarely write posts nowadays, but this one, in my opinion, is very important!


For years, I subscribed to various newsletters from brands and well-known companies to stay updated on trends and the latest innovations. This time, I’ve gathered an entire collection: Pinterest, Canva, Pantone, TrendWatching, Spoonflower, and others, to compile all the design and art trends in one article for you.

My Top Personal Trends for 2025


I’ll show you all the design trends I’ve found online, but these two, in my opinion, are the most significant and will remain relevant not just in 2025 but for several years ahead:


  • AI (Artificial Intelligence)

  • Hand-drawn artworks (any technique)


Why? AI: This trend is unavoidable. It’s rapidly evolving, and the colors and compositions generated by AI are truly eye-catching! AI-created work is incredibly challenging to replicate manually, and the time required to produce it "by hand" is not always justified, as AI can complete certain tasks much faster.


Hand-drawn artworks: These represent the real, the genuine, often imperfect but still alive and authentic. The more AI gains momentum, the more demand there will be for works created without AI. There will be a trend for video recordings of the drawing process, showing that it’s done by a person and highlighting the personality behind the artwork.


While artificial intelligence analyzes existing works, fresh ideas and new approaches can only be generated by humans. On the other hand, I believe the popularity of AI-generated works will also continue to grow.


By combining these two trends, I can confidently say that this duality—a kind of two-sided approach—is the main tendency I see in everything around me, including design.


Of course, logical thinking should not be ignored. For each task, whether it’s an advertising banner, an oil painting, or design versus art, the tools and methods should be chosen according to the specific goal. So, I recommend focusing less on the question of AI versus non-AI and more on the ultimate purpose of your work.


A Bit More About Artificial Intelligence


Did you know that AI can already generate vector images? Here’s an example:

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And here’s the shocking news: under certain conditions, it can even be used for commercial purposes! The quality of these vectors is already at an impressive level.


If you’re interested in this topic, let me know, and I’ll write a separate post detailing an incredible service called Kittl AI and show how to generate vectors (or raster graphics) for commercial use. In the meantime, here’s my referral link to register on Kittl: kittl.pxf.io/DyW0Bb and use the code ILONA25 for a 25% discount on the annual Kittl Pro plan. The code is valid for only one month. On the Kittl Pro plan, you’ll have commercial rights for Kittl AI. Licensing information can be found here and here.


2025 Trends


Here’s a list of all the resources where you can explore the trends in more detail. Click on the links to see a brief description and the source:



Pantone

https://www.pantone.com/color-of-the-year/2025

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Pantone is all about color industries, interior design, paints, and everything related to space design. This year, Pantone has collaborated with many renowned brands. On their webpage, you can explore these collaborations.


Fun fact: Microstock illustrators used to wait eagerly for Pantone’s Color of the Year announcement, then spend the whole night recoloring their illustrations to upload them first. This year’s color is Mocha Mousse, announced in early December.

Pinterest

https://business.pinterest.com/pinterest-predicts/2025/cherry-coded/

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These are some of my favorite trends! Pinterest’s interactive page predicts next year’s popularity based on growing search trends. You can also download a PDF with all the trends. There’s even a collaboration with Canva: https://pinterestpredicts.jebbit.com/knqyde2o?L=Pinterest&JC=PartyPin as part of Pinterest’s "Drops": https://pinterestpredicts.jebbit.com/uar4huia?L=Pinterest&JC=PartyPin


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Spoonflower

https://www.spoonflower.com/en/inspiration/collaborations/pantone-color-of-the-year-2025

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This is a must-see for textile and wallpaper designers like me, as it focuses on pattern design.

Here’s my design for the Spoonflower x Pantone contest:

"Pantone® Color of the Year: Monochrome Wallpaper Design Challenge"


Almond Heart Waves Mocha Mousse Wallpaper by ilonitta
Almond Heart Waves Mocha Mousse Wallpaper by ilonitta

Apoz Textile

https://apoz.pl/gb/content/35-new-trends-for-2025 A Polish company printing custom fabrics for European and American markets. They’ve released their trend palettes for the coming year, which I highly recommend for pattern designers.


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Canva

https://www.canva.com/design-trends/


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Canva releases yearly visual trends for designers. I participated in their challenge and created templates reflecting these trends. Click the images below to access the templates from me:



Wix

https://www.wix.com/studio/pantone-color-of-the-year-2025


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Beautifully presented trends, including a capsule design to apply to your Wix site. Also in collab with Pantone. Wix provides a free capsule to use on your Wix website.

CreativeMarket

https://creativemarket.com/trends/ This year, CreativeMarket seems to be in no hurry to release their trends, but I think they’ll be available soon at the link above. For now, the 2024 trends are still there. :)

eRank

https://help.erank.com/blog/10-emerging-trends-makers-need-to-know-for-2025/ eRank publishes trends for Etsy sellers and similar marketplaces. There are no images here, but it’s another confirmation that Sustainable, Boho Chic, and Earthy Tones are here to stay for a while. :)




Colors of the Year from other paint experts

https://www.bhg.com/color-of-the-year-2025-8692613 Pantone isn't the only one announcing a Color of the Year—many other companies share their own picks for 2025 too. This article is perfect for anyone passionate about interior design or creating decor-inspired designs.

I hope this collection is helpful and valuable to you! *Some links in this article contain referral codes that help support my blog and creative work.

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