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http://www.zingdesign.com/top-10-web-development-trends-and-predictions-for-2015/
With new powerful development tools, super cool new technology and tidal changes in the tech
world, this year looks set to be a very exciting year for web developers. Here are our top 10
trends and predictions for the web development world in 2016

Motion UI

New challenges for responsive design

Foundation for Apps
The rise of Node.js
Web UI components
New JavaScript features
Web API
Single page applications
The rise of Instagram
The Internet of Things

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1.Motion UI

An emerging trend we will see a lot more of in the new year, Foundation for Apps already
implemented strong visual feedback using animation. Along with Motion UI,Googles Material
Design is an emerging trend which well no doubt see a lot more of, probably helped along by
frameworks like the Polymer Project.

2.New challenges for responsive design

While wearable technology continues to grow in popularity, we can expect new design
challenges presented by devices like the Apple Watch, Google Glass and Oculus Rift.
Supporting every screen regardless of size or shape is what responsive design is all about.
ZURBs Foundation is evolving into Foundation for Sites and continues to evolve. Semantic
UI is a new design framework which is looking really promising, particularly for app design.

3.Foundation for Apps

Foundations first foray into the app space, the new framework introduces app templates, an
integrated JavaScript development environment with AngularJS and Gulp. New design
components including Motion UI and the flexbox grid. Its still early days for the framework, but
we expect big things.

4.The rise of Node.js

I think well see a shift in web application development to Node.js and probably other JavaScript
server-side frameworks. Teams will shift towards using a single language on web projects. Node
will help to push this transition along, as both front and back end developers are generally
competent in JavaScript.
5.Web UI components
Polymer and ReactJS will grow in popularity as developers move towards more reusable
dynamic components. Facebooks ReactJS library is framework-agnostic and uses some fancy
new techniques to quickly build user interfaces. The Polymer project is a larger framework which
allows you to create client-side applications and incorporates mobile-ready design.

6.New JavaScript features

WebGL 3D will become increasingly popular as browsers continue to increase in speed and
capability. Powered by frameworks like three.js, we hope to see more applications of this
awesome technology in-browser.
HTML5 JavaScript APIs will have increased support in iOS and Android browsers
ServiceWorker magic for offline web-app use
Object.observe revolutionising two-way data binding in JavaScript MV* frameworks

7.Web API
More app developers will build web APIs, utilised by their web app and their native apps. This is
already starting to happen, and will almost certainly increase in popularity as a single codebase
is a lot easier to maintain.

8.Single page applications

Following the growth in popularity of the above-mentioned technologies, I expect well see more
single page applications being produced. In the new year I hope to see more solutions to some
of the challenges which building these apps present.

9.The rise of Instagram

Instagram recently passed Twitter in their number of users, does this mean a movement away
from micro-blogging and an increase in the popularity of image sharing applications? We hope to
see more creative ways to share images and videos as new technology becomes available. We
should also keep an eye out for developments and trends within other image-based sharing
applications like Pinterest and SnapChat.

10.The Internet of Things (IoT)

The Internet of Things is the network of physical objects that contains embedded technology in
order for them to communicate and interact with their environments and each other. More
devices are becoming network-accessible, so as web developers, well be tasked with coming up
with new solutions to help users control and communicate with their cars, heat pumps, ovens,
toasters and plants.
Many companies such as Smart Things and LittleBits already have kits that make your
house appliances smart so in 2015, we predict that IoT software platforms will continue
to displace hardware. Although much of the early hype has been about high-tech wearables and
wireless technologies, this year we predict that we will see an increased focus on the software
and especially the cloud services to make all these sensors connect, upload data, and drive
analytics that generate insights and enable efficiencies and communications across the
business.
The IoT movement is so huge that recently Googles chairman Eric Schmidt predictedthat
internet will simply disappear in the future as it becomes part of your presence all the time.

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http://www.zingdesign.com/top-10-web-design-trends-and-predictions-for-2015/
With the new year finally here and with the rapid changes that designing for the web has
experienced over the last few years. We thought it would be a good idea to list our predictions
for the strong and potentially new trends as we slide into 2016. So without further adieu lets get
started.

1.Adoption of Googles Material Design

2.Context over consistency
3.Mobile first responsive design
4.Design for small data
5.Death of the sidebar
6.Scroll over click
7.The rise of storytelling in design
8.Animated elements
9.Increased use of full screen navigation
10.Death to the popup context
1. Adoption of Googles Material Design

The new year will see a larger adoption of Googles Material Design or at least some of its core
principles.
Although some people dont like it, stating that its too child like, I feel that they are missing the
main point. For me Googles Material Design implements design concepts that Ive been thinking
about for years, including having the main action sitting at the bottom of the device window
where it is easily accessible by both mobile and desktop users, which contextually makes more
sense. There are many more examples like this, that are just common sense and a good starting
point for UX designers. So I predict that we will see a wide adoption of some of these core
design principles in 2015.
2. Context over consistency

This is something I think designers should already be considering when it comes to new and
current projects. What is more important? Id rather have a website or mobile app the offers up
the right actions based on context over consistency.
But why? Users know how to use the iOS navigation, and it hasnt changed for some time.
Well, maybe it makes sense for people that have always used Apple products, but that wont be
the case for those who are new to the iPhone or iPad. Having navigation thats obvious to
everyone is far better than having something that is consistent to a specific device or OS.
Its already started creeping into designs this year but this is something that will become more
widespread in 2015.
3. Mobile first responsive design

You could say that this one is already a big design trend now, however, you would be surprised
how many sites still dont implement it.
Studies show that more and more people are using their mobile devices to visit and purchase
from websites these days and Its not just about mobile. Literally all new devices, including
desktop machines, vary wildly in screen size and dimensions, so it makes no sense to design for
one screen size/width. Websites will have to adopt to this new way of thinking or be completely
left behind by their competition. So expect Mobile First Responsive design to be a huge thing
this year.
4. Design for small data

Everyone is so concerned these days about Big Data that sometimes they forget how valuable
small interactions can be.
A good example of design for small data is Tinders yes/no swipe mechanism by recording
each decision you make, Tinder rapidly gains insight into what you like and dislike. This allows
them to narrow down the pool of would be candidates, to ones that youre more likely to say
yes to. This type of data not only provides better insight into improving your apps speed, its also
more useful.
App design that focuses on small but significant interactions like this will become more
widespread in 2015, as developers continue to find smaller and more specific niches in the
market.
5. Death of the sidebar

Do sidebars actually add value or is it just one large distraction? Thats a question that we have
been wondering for sometime now, and the current trend, led by the likes of Mediumand Quartz,
is definitely towards the latter.
And it makes sense too when a user visits your website to read your article, its more than
likely because they are interested in that specific discussion. While reading they dont care about
your Twitter or Facebook feeds, nor do they want to sign up to your newsletter halfway through.
So why shove all that stuff in their face, distracting them while they read? If anything, you want
all those actions at the bottom of the page ready for them once they have finished. Once they
decide they like what youre producing they will be more willing to interact with those actions.
And before we get any comments about this, we are happy to announce that the Zing Design
Blog is currently being redesigned without a sidebar and less distractions, so stay tuned!
6. Scroll over Click

Scrolling is a continuation; clicking is a decision Josh Porter

Its as simple as that. Have you ever been comfortable making an ill informed decision? Probably
not. So why ask your visitors to do the same with your website. Inform them about what you do,
why they should continue checking out what you have to offer, and then ask them to make that
decision. Thats not to say that you cant provide them with the option of making that decision
from the beginning. You never know, they may have already done the research and decide to
click that button straight away. Just dont expect them to click through to the rest of your site
without knowing what its about.
Expect the practice of making single long scrolling pages over many smaller pages with links to
each other to become the standard. In 2015 there will be more emphasis on scrolling then
clicking to influence visitors to opt in to your product or service.
7. The raise of storytelling in design

This one has always excited me. Ive been a big fan of storytelling my whole life. Thats
why Pixar is one of my favourite companies, and why I became an Illustrator. Storytelling in
design is a powerful tool that can be used to get buy in from potential customers. Telling the
story behind your service can go a long way in converting visitors. It makes your company more
relatable, and helps build more of an emotional attachment to your service. This emotional
attachment will be what makes them choose you over any competing company.
Expect more companies in 2015 to start adopting storytelling in the design of their product /
services pages to get step up on their competitors. Advanced designers should watch out for the
emergence and wider adoption of transmedia storytelling across different platforms.
8. Animated elements

The use of subtle animations on buttons and off screen elements has just starting picking up by
a lot of web designers, and we can see that growing in 2015.
The idea is that the short subtle animation on certain elements provides the user with a sense of
where theyve come from, rather than just magically appearing without warning. Not only does
this make the introduction of the elements less jarring, but it also gives the user a sense of how
they would return to the previous state.
9. Increased use of full screen navigation

An interesting trend currently developing in the area of web design is the full screen navigation,
usually accessed via a button or nav icon. On mobile, this technique feels natural and
interestingly, many designers are starting to implement full screen navigation designs when
viewing the website on desktops and larger screened devices.
Once the navigation is active, it becomes centre stage and opens up many new and interesting
opportunities. For example, given the extra space you could opt to include the main actions you
want your users to perform, such as a form for signing up to your newsletter, along with the
navigation links. This will give the newsletter form a much larger focus as well as making it more
contextually relevant than sticking it in the sidebar. Check out Long Story Short for an example
of this.
Expect web designers in 2015 to continue exploring this trend and all its potential advantages
with promoting specific actions or redirecting focus.
10. Reduction in popup context

With the continued trend of more users browsing with mobile device over desktop, it makes
sense to drop the popup context. Popups on mobile feels especially clunky and are often poorly
implemented. And although it is equally not well liked on desktop, from our experience, popup
context does increase readership and subscribers, compared to doing nothing.
So our prediction is that although popup context wont be completely gone by the years end,
websites will instead favour smarter and less intrusive implementations of these actions.