New site designs pop up every week, all over the web. Sometimes they fly under the radar for weeks before being found, and other times they're broadcast all over the place almost immediately; which happens is largely dependent on who did the designing.
Right now, subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) animation and scrolling effects are huge. Retro typography and styles are also popular. One thing that's really standing out, though, is the use of stylized photos reminiscent of things you'd see on Instagram or from Hipstamatic. These trends are likely to continue for the foreseeable future.
And of course we're still seeing plenty of grid-based designs, horizontal scrolling sites, and creative and bold use of color.
UNBORNINK
Saving Orphans Worldwide
Field Trip
Plate the Slate
Niedlov's Breadworks
Jolly Bureau
Josh's Adventure Picnic Party
Moustache
Random Studio
RidePost
Southtree
Everett Zufelt
Caava Design
Mercer Tavern
Emporium Pies
Jess Marks
Lowdi
Handiemail
FB Swarm
Introducing The Novel
Bones Brigade DJs
Ratatattoo
Mediascop
Instagrille
Startup Giraffe
Cyberspace Builder
Tiny Factory
Matthew Carleton
NiftyThrifty
CollectiveBoom
Like There Is No Tomorrow
Mario Hugo
New Adventures in Web Design
Pixel Stadium
Have you encountered any great sites lately? Let us know your favorite designs in the comments below!
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