{"id":12234,"date":"2024-03-06T12:34:58","date_gmt":"2024-03-06T12:34:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vimar.ie\/?p=12234"},"modified":"2024-03-06T13:19:34","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T13:19:34","slug":"web-development-trends-what-designers-need-to-know-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vimar.ie\/blog\/web-development-trends-what-designers-need-to-know-in-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Web Development Trends: What Designers Need to Know in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background gradient-container-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1289.6px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the digital landscape continuously evolves, staying abreast of the latest web development trends is crucial for designers. These trends not only shape the technical foundation of web experiences but also influence design choices, user interaction, and aesthetic standards. In 2024, several key trends are emerging that promise to redefine the web development arena, from new CSS features and JavaScript frameworks to web performance optimization. Understanding these trends is essential for designers aiming to create cutting-edge, efficient, and user-friendly designs.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/vimar.ie\/blog\/web-development-trends-what-designers-need-to-know-in-2024\/#1-CSS-Advances-Enhancing-Design-Flexibility-and-Creativity\" title=\"1. CSS Advances: Enhancing Design Flexibility and Creativity\">1. CSS Advances: Enhancing Design Flexibility and Creativity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/vimar.ie\/blog\/web-development-trends-what-designers-need-to-know-in-2024\/#2-JavaScript-Frameworks-Streamlining-Front-End-Development\" title=\"2. JavaScript Frameworks: Streamlining Front-End Development\">2. JavaScript Frameworks: Streamlining Front-End Development<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/vimar.ie\/blog\/web-development-trends-what-designers-need-to-know-in-2024\/#3-Web-Performance-Optimisation-Speed-is-Key\" title=\"3. Web Performance Optimisation: Speed is Key\">3. Web Performance Optimisation: Speed is Key<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/vimar.ie\/blog\/web-development-trends-what-designers-need-to-know-in-2024\/#4-Accessibility-and-Inclusive-Design-A-Non-Negotiable-Standard\" title=\"4. Accessibility and Inclusive Design: A Non-Negotiable Standard\">4. Accessibility and Inclusive Design: A Non-Negotiable Standard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/vimar.ie\/blog\/web-development-trends-what-designers-need-to-know-in-2024\/#5-Motion-UI-Engaging-Users-with-Interactive-Design\" title=\"5. Motion UI: Engaging Users with Interactive Design\">5. Motion UI: Engaging Users with Interactive Design<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/vimar.ie\/blog\/web-development-trends-what-designers-need-to-know-in-2024\/#FAQs-for-new-web-developers\" title=\"FAQs for new web developers\">FAQs for new web developers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/vimar.ie\/blog\/web-development-trends-what-designers-need-to-know-in-2024\/#What-is-CSS-Grid-Layout\" title=\"What is CSS Grid Layout?\">What is CSS Grid Layout?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/vimar.ie\/blog\/web-development-trends-what-designers-need-to-know-in-2024\/#How-do-JavaScript-frameworks-benefit-web-design\" title=\"How do JavaScript frameworks benefit web design?\">How do JavaScript frameworks benefit web design?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/vimar.ie\/blog\/web-development-trends-what-designers-need-to-know-in-2024\/#Why-is-web-performance-optimization-important\" title=\"Why is web performance optimization important?\">Why is web performance optimization important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/vimar.ie\/blog\/web-development-trends-what-designers-need-to-know-in-2024\/#How-can-I-make-my-web-designs-more-accessible\" title=\"How can I make my web designs more accessible?\">How can I make my web designs more accessible?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/vimar.ie\/blog\/web-development-trends-what-designers-need-to-know-in-2024\/#What-is-Motion-UI-and-how-should-it-be-used\" title=\"What is Motion UI, and how should it be used?\">What is Motion UI, and how should it be used?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/vimar.ie\/blog\/web-development-trends-what-designers-need-to-know-in-2024\/#How-often-should-I-update-my-knowledge-of-web-development-trends\" title=\"How often should I update my knowledge of web development trends?\">How often should I update my knowledge of web development trends?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/vimar.ie\/blog\/web-development-trends-what-designers-need-to-know-in-2024\/#Wrapping-Up\" title=\"Wrapping Up\">Wrapping Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-CSS-Advances-Enhancing-Design-Flexibility-and-Creativity\"><\/span><b>1. CSS Advances: Enhancing Design Flexibility and Creativity<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The latest CSS updates are set to offer designers unprecedented flexibility and creative freedom. Features such as CSS Grid Layout and CSS Custom Properties (Variables) are changing the game, enabling more sophisticated layouts and themes with less code.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expanded Takeaway: Embrace the power of CSS Grid Layout to create complex, responsive web designs that were previously difficult to achieve. Meanwhile, CSS Custom Properties open the door to more dynamic and easily changeable themes, allowing for a more streamlined design process. Staying current with these features can significantly elevate your web design projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-JavaScript-Frameworks-Streamlining-Front-End-Development\"><\/span><b>2. JavaScript Frameworks: Streamlining Front-End Development<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JavaScript frameworks continue to dominate the web development scene, with Vue, React, and Angular leading the charge. These frameworks facilitate the creation of dynamic, single-page applications (SPAs) and improve the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"user experience\" href=\"https:\/\/vimar.ie\/blog\/website-design-and-development\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">user experience<\/a> with fast, interactive web pages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expanded Takeaway: For designers, understanding the basics of these frameworks is becoming increasingly important. Even a fundamental grasp can improve collaboration with developers and inform design decisions that align with the technical capabilities and limitations of these frameworks. In 2024, expect to see more emphasis on modular and component-based design approaches that these frameworks champion.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-Web-Performance-Optimisation-Speed-is-Key\"><\/span><b>3. Web Performance Optimisation: Speed is Key<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Google&#8217;s Core Web Vitals becoming a ranking factor, the emphasis on web performance optimization has never been higher. Designers play a crucial role in this trend, as design choices can significantly impact page load times and overall <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"site performance\" href=\"https:\/\/vimar.ie\/blog\/getting-your-website-up-to-speed\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">site performance<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expanded Takeaway: Prioritise optimized images, streamlined fonts, and minimalistic design elements to enhance site speed and performance. Understanding how design decisions affect Core Web Vitals metrics like Largest Contentful Paint (LCP), First Input Delay (FID), and Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) can ensure designs not only look good but also contribute to a positive, fast user experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-Accessibility-and-Inclusive-Design-A-Non-Negotiable-Standard\"><\/span><b>4. Accessibility and Inclusive Design: A Non-Negotiable Standard<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accessibility is no longer an afterthought; it&#8217;s a fundamental aspect of modern web development. In 2024, designing for inclusivity ensures websites are usable by everyone, including those with disabilities. This trend is not only about social responsibility but also about reaching a wider audience and complying with legal standards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expanded Takeaway: Incorporate accessibility considerations into your design process from the start. Use semantic HTML, ensure sufficient colour contrast, and design for keyboard navigation and screen readers. Tools and guidelines, such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), offer valuable resources for making your designs more inclusive.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-Motion-UI-Engaging-Users-with-Interactive-Design\"><\/span><b>5. Motion UI: Engaging Users with Interactive Design<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rise of Motion UI, including animations and dynamic graphics, offers designers a powerful tool to catch users&#8217; attention and improve engagement. In 2024, subtle and meaningful animation is a trend that enhances the user experience, providing feedback, guiding user actions, and making interfaces feel more alive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expanded Takeaway: Leverage Motion UI to create engaging, interactive web experiences. However, it&#8217;s crucial to balance aesthetic appeal with usability\u2014animations should enhance, not hinder, the user experience. Remember to consider performance and accessibility implications when integrating motion into your designs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs-for-new-web-developers\"><\/span><b>FAQs for new web developers<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-is-CSS-Grid-Layout\"><\/span><b>What is CSS Grid Layout?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CSS Grid Layout is a powerful layout system available in CSS. It allows developers and designers to create complex responsive web layouts more easily and consistently across browsers. It works by turning an HTML element into a grid container with rows and columns for placing child elements.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-do-JavaScript-frameworks-benefit-web-design\"><\/span><b>How do JavaScript frameworks benefit web design?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JavaScript frameworks, such as React, Vue, and Angular, provide a structured foundation for developing dynamic and responsive websites. They help in creating fast, single-page applications (SPAs) that improve user engagement and experience. For designers, these frameworks can influence design decisions, enabling more interactive and real-time features.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why-is-web-performance-optimization-important\"><\/span><b>Why is web performance optimization important?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Web performance optimization is crucial because it directly impacts user experience and search engine rankings. Faster websites offer a better user experience, reducing bounce rates and increasing engagement. Additionally, search engines like Google consider page speed as a ranking factor, making optimisation a key element for online visibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-can-I-make-my-web-designs-more-accessible\"><\/span><b>How can I make my web designs more accessible?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make your web designs more accessible, follow the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Key practices include using semantic HTML, ensuring sufficient contrast between text and background, providing alt text for images, and designing for keyboard navigation and screen readers. These steps help ensure your website is usable by people with a wide range of disabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-is-Motion-UI-and-how-should-it-be-used\"><\/span><b>What is Motion UI, and how should it be used?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motion UI is a design approach that involves using animations and transitions to enhance the user interface and experience. When used correctly, it can guide users, provide feedback, and make the interface feel more dynamic and engaging. However, it&#8217;s important to use Motion UI judiciously to avoid distracting users or detracting from the website&#8217;s usability, especially for users with motion sensitivity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can I ignore web development trends as a designer?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you might not need to master every new technology or trend, having a basic understanding of web development trends is crucial. It ensures that your designs are not only aesthetically pleasing but also technically feasible and aligned with current best practices. Collaboration with developers is easier when you have a shared understanding of possibilities and constraints.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-often-should-I-update-my-knowledge-of-web-development-trends\"><\/span><b>How often should I update my knowledge of web development trends?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The web development field evolves rapidly, so it&#8217;s a good practice to update your knowledge continuously. Following reputable web design and development blogs, attending industry conferences, and participating in online forums can help you stay informed. Aim to review the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" title=\"latest trends\" href=\"https:\/\/vimar.ie\/blog\/design-trends-2021\/\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">latest trends<\/a> and technologies at least once a quarter to keep your skills and knowledge up to date.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping-Up\"><\/span><b>Wrapping Up<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For designers, keeping pace with web development trends is essential for creating relevant, innovative, and user-friendly designs. As we move through 2024, the integration of new CSS features, the application of JavaScript frameworks, the focus on web performance and accessibility, and the creative use of Motion UI are all shaping the future of web design. By embracing these trends, designers can ensure their work not only meets the current standards but also paves the way for future innovation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need web development assistance,<a href=\"https:\/\/vimar.ie\/contact-us\/\"> just reach out to the team at VIMAR.\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":12235,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[128],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vimar.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12234"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vimar.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vimar.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vimar.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vimar.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12234"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/vimar.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12234\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12243,"href":"https:\/\/vimar.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12234\/revisions\/12243"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vimar.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12235"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vimar.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12234"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vimar.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12234"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vimar.ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12234"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}