Squarely Speaking: Episode 2
Join Web Design Experts Katelyn Dekle & Diane Whiddon for a raw, honest discussion about what’s actually working in web design! Get real-world insights from two veterans who’ve seen it all.
Web design trends are always shifting, and we’re diving into what’s ahead for 2025. This episode is packed with insights about what trends are actually practical and how they apply to your design projects. From our take on full-width banners and scripted fonts to the unexpected return of sidebars (yep, that’s a thing), we share what’s working and what’s not. Plus, we explore textured design styles like scrapbook aesthetics and the minimalist-meets-maximalist tension in modern sites. If you’re an intermediate web designer looking to sharpen your skills and stay ahead of the curve, you’ll love this episode. Let’s get into it.
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🔘 SQSP Themes: Sidebar plugin: https://www.sqspthemes.com/plugins/p/…
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✨ Connect with Diane: https://swayrisecreative.com
✨ Connect with Katelyn: https://launchthedamnthing.com
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⏭️ SKIP TO:
0:00 Intro
3:00 Why ignoring trends can sometimes be smart
8:45 Full-Width Banners
14:30 Sidebars
21:10 3-Pack Services layout
34:20 Anti-Stock Images
38:15 Text as a design element
44:00 Mga Menus + Hamburger Menus (desktop)
51:30 Icons
59:25 Scrapbook + Grunge
1:06:55 Sneak Peek at what’s coming in 2025
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