web design trends for 2012

I've been doing my research on how to stay current with web design.  There are lots of fun trends for 2012 and here are my favorite.

Bold attention grabbing designs will always be around. The focus is still on aesthetics but functionality is also crucial. 

On an average, a web user spends about 10 second on the page. So the message should be conveyed instantaneously making an impact as soon as the page is viewed.

1. Colors

Bright hues of red, pink and green are being used on the web instead of neutrals. Saturated rainbow hues that captivate interest are a must. However, use only 2-3 colors and be consistent with branding.

2. Typography

Custom fonts can be put together using CSS Typeset, Typetester, WhatTheFont and other tools. Bigger font size textured fonts with depth, 3D effect, gradients, transparency and shadows are hip.

3. Photos and backgrounds

To grab user attention, large sized photos and backgrounds are used. Images and icons are substantial in size. The page should look rich with animation just like a movie or video game. 

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