Canva 2023 Design Trend Forecast

DESIGN

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TREND

2023

3D Butterfly Gem

Spray Paint Drips

3D Holographic Blob

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3D Butterfly Gem

Anti-establisHment design revival

Spray Paint Drips

Vintage Feminine Romantic Sculpture Cutout

Renewed Symbolism

Lined Dopamine Brights Isometric Surrealist Eye with Ring

3D Holographic Blob

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modern nature

CANVA 2023 DESIGN TREND FORECAST

Duotone Rough Photocopied Grapes

MODERN

N

ATURE

Duotone Rough Furoshiki

Modern Nature feels stable and balanced.

Whether it's an earthy color palette, organic shapes, or nature-inspired imagery, this trend marks a return of sophisticated, authentic, and simple branding.

Modern Nature is perfect if your ethos is sustainability.

Duotone Rough Plant

Duotone Rough Onion and Fabric

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Three Diverse Women in Pastel Swimwear Outdoors

Leaf Floating on Water

Three Diverse Women Running in the Field

Woman Holding a Mirror with Reflection of a Person

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Lake and Mountain

Man Standing on Lake

Country Road Near Forest

Herd of Sheep Grazing in the Field

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Man Hanging Out in the Woods

Friends in the Woods

Woman Birdwatching in the Woods

Woman Tying Shoelaces

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Young Male in Feminine Aesthetic

Man Lying in Picnic Ground with Fruits and Flowers

Stylish Man in Nature

Man doing Vouge Gestures

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Woman Holding Round Mirror

Back of Woman with Monstera Leaf

Female Hand and Leg as Seen on Round Mirror

Hand with Small Round Mirror

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Woman Lying on Grass in Forest

Woman Hugging a Tree

Man Relaxing in Falls

Man and Woman Meditating in the Forest

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EXPRESSIVE 3D

CANVA 2023 DESIGN TREND FORECAST

3D Grid Room

EXPRESSIVE

Dreamy Digital Gothic Number Three

Dreamy Digital Gothic Letter D

Inspired by 3D geometry and bright colors, this trend invites you to play with color and shapes.

Expressive 3D pushes the limits of graphic design and explores exciting new sensations.

Expressive 3D is ideal for eye-catching album cover designs.

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Stylish Young Woman Sitting on the Grass

Portrait of Two Young Friends with Flowers

Fashionable Young Man Lying on the Grass

Portrait of Stylish Woman Wearing Sunglasses

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Sky with Clouds Overlay

Old Purple Cellphones

Gameboy on Clouds Background

Old Music Player on Techno Background

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Palm Leaves at Night

Rock by the Sea

Boulders at Sunset

Closeup of Rock Boulders

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Abstract Holographic Ripple

Bubble on Gradient Background

Abstract Water Droplets

Bubbles on Dark Background

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Smartphone on White Sheet

Hand Covering Person's Face

Woman in Gold Suit on Neon Lights

Hands in Neon Lights

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Blooming Neon Flowers

Blooming Flowers on Dark Background

Green Leaves on Neon Lights

Eucalyptus Branch on Neon Lights

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anti-ESTABLISHMENT design revival

Spray Paint Drips

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Punk Rock Symbol Illustration

Rock Doodle Sticker mouth

The Anti-Establishment Design Revival replaces traditional design rules with DIY techniques.

Drawing from the punk era, this style includes pencil-like lettering, cluttered collages, and mismatched fonts.

It's perfect for creating an energetic and

scroll-stopping design.

Rock Hand

Torn Paper Background. Ripped Paper Sheet. Note Paper.

Punk Rock Symbol Illustration

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Ransom Letter I Cutout

Ransom Letter L Cutout

ANTI-establishment design

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grunge texture

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Woman in Purple Dress, Leather Jacket and Fishnet Stockings

Women in Punk Outfits on White Background

Woman in Dreadlocks with Sheer Top and Face Stars Confetti

Woman in Oversized Black Leather Jacket and Shirt

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Clenched Fist in Protest

Hands Holding Wrists

Hands Holding Each Other

Hands Forming Heart

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Indie Friends Having Fun with Shopping Cart in Parking Lot

Leg on Skateboard

Indie Friends Having Fun Outdoors in Winter

Room Decorated with Lights, Vinyl Disks and Album Covers

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Women Protesting Together

People of Color Protesting Together

Woman Taking Part in Activism

Women Protesting Together

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Queer Man Dancing Outdoors

Woman Dancing Outdoors

Portrait of a Man in Black Outfit and Sunglasses

Man Dancing Outside an Apartment Building

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Women in Black Edgy Outfits with Bright Makeup

Women in Black Edgy Outfits Posing on White Background

Women in Black Edgy Outfits Posing on White Background

Woman with Black Long Nails

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Vintage Feminine Romantic Sculpture Cutout

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greco-roman influences

CANVA 2023 DESIGN TREND FORECAST

Duotone Photocopy Mountain

The Greco-Roman trend uses classical cues to create a modern vibe.

The colors are warm and organic, while the elements are opulent and elegant.

Give this trend a try if you want to design some distinguished branding.

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Leaf

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influences

Greek Sculpture Broken face

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Books with Tiny Flowers

Woman Carrying Books

Person Holding a Pearl Necklace

Person Reading Books

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Handwritten Letter on Vintage Paper

Envelopes Laid Out on Brown Background

Pages with Handwritten Notes

Open Books with Flowers

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Senior Woman with Gold Bracelets and Ring on Hand

Portrait of a Mature Woman in Gold Earring

Portrait of an Old Woman in Pearl Earring

Portrait of Senior Woman Wearing Gold Bracelet

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Dried Flower with Hand Shadow on Brown Craft Paper

Dried Flowers on Light Background

Dried Leaves and Flowers on Brown Craft Paper

Dried Leaves and Flowers on Light Background

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Pearl Necklaces on Vintage Telephone

Vintage Mirror, Statue, and Hair Accessories on a Tray

Cup of Tea, Flowers, and Pearl Necklaces

Stack of Vintage Teacups with Pearl Jewelries

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Making Tea While Reading a Book

Mini Cake on Paperback Book

Vintage Teapots and Milk Jug

Pouring Milk on Tea Cup

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renewed symbolism

CANVA 2023 DESIGN TREND FORECAST

Bubble Style Letter S

Bubble Style Letter Y

Bubble Style Letter M

Bubble Style Letter B

Lined Dopamine Brights Isometric Surrealist Eye with Ring

Bubble Style Letter L

Bubble Style Letter I

Bubble Style Letter S

Bubble Style Letter M

RENEWED

Renewed Symbolism invites you to use symbols between words and in place of letters.

It’s expressive, playful, and experimental, with almost no limit to creative potential.

Try using this trend for wallpapers, social posts, and posters.

Y2K Aesthetic Elements

Element Y2k Aesthetic

Y2K Aesthetic Element

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People Holding Up Pizza Slices

Boy Laughing and Laying Down on Coach

gen-z friends hanging out

Girl Applying Lip Gloss

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Chromatic Psychedelic Portrait of a Woman

Hands with Chromatic Neon Lights

Chromatic Psychedelic Portrait of a Woman

Chromatic Psychedelic Portrait of a Woman

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Guitarist Sitting on the Speaker

Woman Performing a Musical Number

Man Holding a Microphone

Musical Duo Giving a Performance

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Multiple Exposure Shot of Women Dancing

Trippy Portrait of a Woman on Black Background

Woman's Blurry Portrait with Light Orbs

Woman With Her Hands Covering Her Face

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Trendy Man and Woman

Portrait of a Trendy Woman

Portrait of a Woman with Makeup

Portrait of a Trendy Woman

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Artist Performing on Stage

Artist Performing on Stage

Audience at a Festival

Artists Performing on Stage

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pastel maximalism

CANVA 2023 DESIGN TREND FORECAST

3D Holographic Glass Torus

3D Holographic Blob

ASTEL

Dreamy Airbrushed Gradient Bubbles

Cloud, mist

3D Holographic Glass Half Circle

Cloud, mist

MAXIMALISM

Dreamy Airbrushed Gradient Bubbles

3D Holographic Glass Rhombus

3D Holographic Blob

3D Holographic Blob

Pastel Maximalism rejects standard rules

to embrace whimsy and escapism.

Vibrant color palettes, layered images,

blurred gradients, and repeating cloud

motifs define this trend.

Fascinating and persuasive, this is great for packaging design.

3D Holographic Blob

3D Holographic Glass Spring

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Abstract Holographic Streaks on Calm Water

Various Transparent Cosmetic Bottles with Bubbles

Eyeshadow on Transparent Box

Mascara on Clouds

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Woman with Lip Gloss

Man and Woman Posing on Holographic Background

Woman in Silk Dress on Holographic Background

Hands Holding a Bottle of Serum

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Colorful Bead Accessories and Roses with Bubbles

Colorful Bead Necklaces and a Small Disco Ball

Arrangement of Flower Bouquet in Vases

Cups with Beads on Pink Fabric

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Top View of Sunglasses

Crystal Glass with Gold Rings and Necklace on the Table

Gold Hair Clips on Pink Background

Vintage Telephone against the Pink Curtain

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Portrait of a Woman with Stickers on Face

Portrait of a Stylish Woman on White Background

Portrait of Stylish Man and Woman on White Background

Portrait of a Man Reaching Out His Hand

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Portrait of a Man in Sunglasses and Stylish Outfit

Portrait of a Man in Makeup and Stylish Outfit

Portrait of a Men in Makeup and Stylish Outfit

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