Website Design Trends to Watch in 2026

Will the use of bold shapes, movement, and immersive branding that we saw so much of in 2025 continue to dominate website design in 2026? Or will new design trends take over? Whether you're planning a full website redesign or just a refresh, find out what trends to watch for and embrace. We also share the latest tips and best practices to ensure your site doesn’t just look great but also provides a seamless user experience. And explain why good UX design and making your site accessible to all users are trends that never go out of style – and how AI is quietly reshaping both. Get ahead of the curve, inspire your next project, and ensure your website delivers both style and substance in 2026 and beyond! This webinar is part of a regular series put on by Northwoods, covering topics such as UX design, UX & website strategy, website development, SEO, digital marketing & advertising, and more. #websitedesign #ux #uxdesign #designtrends #digitalmarketing #webaccessibility ⏱️ ***** Time Stamps 00:00 - Today's Journey 01:45 - Contextual & Adaptive AI 05:08 - Creating Bite-Sized Content to Draw Attention to Key Information 09:49 - How to Blend Vector Artwork with Authentic Photography 12:56 - Leveraging AI to Improve Design & User Experience 17:59 - Minimalism & Intentional White Space 20:16 - Typography as Identity 22:46 - Dark Design as an Aesthetic Choice 24:49 - Humor & Playfulness in UX Design 27:59 - UX Best Practices That Never Go Out of Style 34:22 - Q&A 📚 **** Resources, tools, and courses mentioned in the video Adobe Firefly: https://www.adobe.com/products/firefly.html Cloudinary: https://cloudinary.com/ GrackleDocs: https://www.grackledocs.com/ SiteImprove: https://www.siteimprove.com/ Best practices for table accessibility: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Learn_web_development/Core/Structuring_content/Table_accessibility Upcoming Northwoods Webinars: https://www.nwsdigital.com/Classes Northwoods Blog: https://www.nwsdigital.com/Stories/Blog