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UI-UX Trends that will rule in 2021

“Imagine you’re designing a house. UX would be the foundation; while UI would be the paint and furniture.” – Jonathan Widawski

Firstly, what exactly does UI-UX Design mean and why is it so important?

UI broadly refers to the visual elements of a website, the ones that the user sees and interacts with when they visit a website. These can be the images, buttons, colors, textures, typography, fonts, bar menu, etc.

On the other hand, UX talks about the overall User experience and friendliness while they are on your website. Are they easily able to navigate the website? Is their purpose of visiting the website fulfilled? Is the website journey easy for them? Is the page loading speed good enough?

These two things decide the success or failure of a website. They are broadly the most important elements and getting this right will decide the bounce rate of your website. Let’s look at some of the major trends in the UI-UX that will make your website stand out and reach new heights in 2021: -

1.   Augmented Reality Mobile Apps

Augmented Reality is basically an enhanced version of the real world that we experience on screens through visual elements, sound, editing, etc. It has completely pushed the boundaries of mobile UX design by enriching user experiences with immersive first-person designs.

2.   Aesthetic full-screen Backgrounds

Another UI trend that is likely to capture audience engagement is the minimalist background. It replaces the traditional pattern of showcasing all the information with the contemporary design of providing a full-screen experience of a minimalist background.

3.   Animation and 3D Graphics

The best way to possibly capture the eyeballs as soon as someone lands on your website is to have three-dimensional designs into the integration of the website. It gives life to any simple message that you want to communicate and delivers it with 10x more expertise.

There are many more trends that are likely to make your website an ideal experience for anyone. However, these are some of my favorites and I hope that they will help you create your own stunning UI-UX design. 

If you are interested in learning a high-quality and professional UI-UX Design Course in India, I would highly recommend Arena Animation. They have been a pioneer in the country and offer the most practical and industry-relevant training. 

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Blog Animation An Introduction To 5 Types Of Animation An Introduction to 5 Types of Animation

Just like any other form of art, Animation too is varied. As a career field, there are different types of animation and styles as there are animators in this industry. Setting up a list or stating the types of animation based on some defined criteria would be a major flaw and also insufficient as the variations are too flexible. Nevertheless we have tried to compile all possible variations of animations based on the technique that are being used and the comparison of the styles between them. The following list should not be accounted as an absolute reference for animation types; it is more like a general idea to see the bigger picture.

1. 3D Computer Animation

3D Computer Animation or 3D Animation is the process of generating three dimensional moving images in a digital environment. This is the most common and popular animation style today, and is used in movies, games, ads, architectural visualization, medical simulations, and more.  

Manipulation of 3D models is carried out with the help of software. However ‘animation’ is a broad term and there are many more aspects to it, each offering a wide range of career prospects. There is modelling, rigging, lighting, texturing, rendering, and animation, and there are sub-fields to these too. Involvement of sophisticated software makes 3D animation technologically intense. As you know, technology does help artists redefine their craftsmanship.

While there are various other animation styles that you may consider, as a career aspirant, a 3D Animation course may interest you the most.  

Check out the trailer of Pixar’s Oscar award winning 3D animated movie here to understand this style better. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOsLIiBStEs

Image credits: Pixar via YouTube

2. Traditional or Cell Animation

This was once a huge milestone in the history of animation, but is almost obsolete since it is time-consuming and expensive to produce. Images are drawn or painted by skilled hands, one frame at a time, on the celluloid sheets (cels) to be photographed and exhibited on film. One of the major obstacles of this to seamlessly transform into a film was the timing of the frame with the sound. Every frame had to match with the background score/dialogues or else could appear as a major distraction. Hand drawing of hundreds of frames with precision is such an energetically draining task.

Image credits: Disney Enterprises, Inc.

3. 2D Animation

Conventionally, 2D animation was the same as cel-animation. However, with the introduction of computers, 2D animation got a technical upgrade. Today animators create scenes and characters a 2D space with the help of digital technologies and tools available to them. Compared to drawing multiple images, using computers is far less time-consuming and effective. 2D animation is most commonly seen in educational videos, editorials and advertisements today. However, there are a few entertainment series and games that continue to use 2D Animation style. ‘F is for Family’ and ‘Rick and Morty’ are a few examples of 2D entertainment series.

Today, you can be a 2D animator even if drawing isn’t your strong suit. Traditional animation, on the other hand, requires very strong drawing skills.

Image credits:IndieWire

4. Stop Motion Animation

Physical objects are manually manipulated in small movements in between individual frames so that they will appear to exhibit motion when the series of frames is played. Any kind of physical objects with the capability to twist and turn can thus be animated. Puppets with movable joints (puppet animation) or figures (claymation) are most commonly used. The key here is not the sound but to make small changes from frame to frame to make the illusion of motion as smooth as possible. Isn’t it time taking? Perhaps more than traditional animation. But this animation style is extremely adaptable as one can get as creative as they want. Plus it is easy to impress film critics and audience alike using this.

Take a look at the behind the scenes of animating Shaun the Sheep Movie with animator Andy Symanowski. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcKm-eLAx_4

Video credits: Shaun the Sheep [Aardman Animations] via YouTube

5. Motion Graphics

Commonly called Mographs, it is less of animation and more of graphic designing. Motion graphics can be both 2D and 3D, and you will find commonly in commercials, explainer videos, sporting events, news, and other television productions. Previously, before the advent of computer editing, it was a time-consuming process that was limited to high-budget productions.

Check out this simple motion graphics animation video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_l3NiAtoKo

Video credits: Lynn Brands via YouTube

The depth of understanding an artistry is what defines an artist. With the current evolution of computer there are may be many more variants piling up in this list.

Whether you wish to be a 3D animator or a Motion Graphics Artist, you need the right skill sets and training. Join one of the prestigious animation training institutes,  get trained and get hired.