The most popular illustration design styles in 2020

Today, we will share the most popular recent illustration styles, analyze and summarize the characteristics, similarities and differences, and try to create our own illustration styles.   flat illustration Flat illustrations can be said to be very common in apps and web pages. This is a form of illustration that is both aesthetic and efficient. It is simple in form and can be drawn with only the most basic geometric shapes (ovals, circles, triangles, rectangles, etc.)., paired with simple color matching, it gives people a bright, generous and refreshing visual experience. Recently, flat-style illustrations have begun to show an increasingly simplified trend: the outline is more geometric, does not pursue realism, is very general, incorporates more personal aesthetic and design thinking, and the shaping of characters is more flexible and exaggerated. The picture is full of tension and fun.   Noise gradient illustration Gradient colors and noisy illustrations have always been popular styles in illustration design. Compared with the simple and crisp flat style, adding texture and brushstrokes to the flat color blocks enriches the details of the picture and enhances the texture, which can help designers better highlight the atmosphere of the picture they want to express and increase the artistic and literary atmosphere.   Graffiti illustration Graffiti illustration has extended from original graffiti painting on walls to computer drawing. The styles are mostly bold, personalized, ostentatious, simple and messy. It is an interesting and creative illustration style. With the popularity of self-pursuit, cool culture, and dimensional culture, more and more brands are adopting eclectic design styles such as graffiti and comics in their promotion, which are full of a sense of power that is bold and free, follows the heart, and has infinite imagination., breaking the inherent thinking of flat operations, and strengthening the storytelling and emotional transmission of products.   hand-painted illustrations Hand-painted illustrations belong to the more traditional category of illustrations, which itself contains various painting styles. Recently, as the 80s and 90s generations have become the mainstay of society, the once secondary subculture has gradually emerged from the circle and become the mainstream aesthetics of the public, and hand-painted illustrations have become more widely used. Hand-painted illustrations require designers to have certain painting skills in order to unleash the imagination of Tianma's starry sky on the canvas.   3D illustration Thanks to the development and popularization of various 3D software, 3D style illustration design almost reached its peak in 2019. Powerful rendering plug-ins and rich 3D animation effectors greatly improve the designer's productivity and visual expression, and make it more modern and technological. In 2020, we will continue to see more Hao designs created with the help of 3D design. In addition, in order to be more creative, designers will combine other design elements with 3D technology, such as incorporating two-dimensional elements such as photos.   How to draw stylized illustrations Combined with the previous analysis, let's try to draw an abstract style of character. Regardless of the style, the drawing process is roughly divided into three steps: summarizing the outline, optimizing the outline, and adding details.   general outline First, find the basic human body structure according to the reference pictures: head, chest, pelvis, and simple lines can be used to depict their general posture. It only needs the correct structure, no need to draw detailed features, and try to ensure that the line draft is clean. Optimize contour Then use a pen tool to outline the lines in the draft, and you can divide the human body into five parts according to the trunk and limbs (the structure can also be distinguished more carefully in specific circumstances). After the lines are hooked, we need to process them to optimize the contours (lines) based on personal preferences and aesthetics. The outlines of the characters in the photos are relatively tough, and we can paint the outlines with a larger arc and more beautiful curves. In addition, in order to distinguish it from the realistic style and enhance the sense of abstraction and interest, we fatten the characters 'limbs and shrink the hands and feet to reduce the feeling of toughness. Further simplify the outline (lines), increase the arc of the lines, and exaggerate the size of hands and feet. After you are completed, you can initially fill in the color. add detail Although it is a flat style illustration, it also requires certain details to increase the exquisiteness of the picture. The most common detail technique is to add a few patterns or details, such as trouser lines, buttons, pockets, etc. You can decide the amount of detail to add based on the style you want to draw. Finally, color is used to distinguish the dark parts, and noise texture can also be added to enrich the details and improve the texture of the picture. In this way, flat character illustrations with a certain abstract style are completed. If you want to use illustration in web or APP design, try a copycat prototype. Comes with powerful vector drawing functions, making it easy to complete high-fidelity design. Experience address: www.mockplus.cn/rp I hope this sharing will inspire you to create illustrations with your own style.   Original address: UI China Author: Collaborative Design of Moke Products