Nostalgia and technology: these are the seven digital design trends that we will see in 2025 according to Canva

Canva has presented its Design Trends for 2025 report, which highlights the convergence between the nostalgic and the technological as the central axis of the coming year. The visual communication platform has identified seven styles that promise to transform everything from social networks to corporate presentations. These trends are based on an in-depth analysis of millions of searches and design preferences of its users.

Canva Design Trends for 2025

1. Analog + AI:

The past and the future meet in this trend that combines classic techniques, such as collage, with the precision of artificial intelligence. This hybrid approach reinvents design for the digital age. It is characterized by cuts, for which searches have increased 92%.

2. Theory of Forms:

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Geometric shapes return to the center of the design, fusing structure with a human touch. Backlit photography and warm colors accompany this aesthetic. The concepts ‘forms’ and ‘modular’ have grown by 56% and 23% respectively.

3. Minimalist Luxury:

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Less is more when it comes to elegance. Negative spaces, refined details and a clean composition give life to this style that evokes sophistication. Searches for ‘luxury’ have increased by 30%.

4. Seriously Fun:

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Humor enters professional design with this trend that mixes casual and strategic elements to reinvent what a corporate design can be. Searches such as ‘funny’ and ‘humor’ have recorded a growth of 92% and 36%, respectively.

5. Future in Motion:

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The design comes to life with movement. Dynamic gradients and animated typography provide rhythm and fluid narrative. Terms related to ‘animation’ grew by 78%.

6. Raw Elegance:

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This style challenges traditional norms with a stripped-down and bold approach, standing out for its authenticity and originality. Searches for ‘innovative’ increased by 71%.

7. Mechanical Botany:

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Nature and technology combine to create harmony in designs that contrast organic textures with cybernetic elements. ‘Technology’ and ‘cyber’ show growth of 30% and 32%, respectively.