With websites becoming a standard for companies and brands, website designers continue to improve the user experiences on websites to help said companies and brands stand out from their competition. With so many websites on the world wide web, how will you stand out from the competition? With the ever-evolving landscape of website design, there are many ideas to help you get started. Keep reading to learn more about the top 5 website design trends for the new year.

By Pinch Studio

Parallax is the optical illusion that happens when objects near to the viewer appear to move faster than objects farther away. Although we see this in everyday life—when viewing passing scenery while driving, for instance—the effect on web pages comes across as equal parts real and surreal.

The depth created through the use of foreground and background also has the added benefit of immersion, transforming the computer screen into something closer to a theater stage.

– 99Designs

By Krown Themes

With so many great options for typography, including the oversized and experimental trends above, it’s no shock that many designers are using text as the main “art” for designs.

– Design Modo

This style combines traditional header fonts with a call to action while using contemporary design, such as outlined or bold fonts, to draw attention to specific text.