The contemporary design environment is very different from that of the 2010s. Back in those years, organisations allowed designers to choose their creative vision to guide the company. The measure of control designers held a few years ago is quite different from what it is today.

As we move into 2025, the UI and UX department continues to challenge and push designers even more, and adapting discretely becomes a pressing matter. The trends for this year in UI and UX-sharing call for deeper personalisation and immersive experiences, all the while keeping Accessibility and usability at the front.

By the end of this article, you will be well-equipped to design engaging, intuitive and user-based designs that may well make a difference.

No More Uncertainties with AI Personalization

Due to advancements in machine learning technology, applications and websites are now able to analyse user behaviour and preferences, helping businesses create more customised and compelling experiences for their customers. Say goodbye to generic common interfaces. Personalised AI ensures you have clarity about what customers are looking for.

Like us, you must surely love the personalised playlists by Spotify that are exactly suited to your mood or the pleasing movie/show recommendations by Netflix. Now imagine that for UI and UX. It has the potential to turn the industry on its head.

Say Good Bye to Static: 3D Is the Way to Go

Simple and static Web Design just doesn’t seem to work any longer. Interactive 3D objects are becoming a big deal. Web and mobile applications introduced life and fun into these elements of design, which has sprouted a lot of pride due to these features. Users interact a lot more with the content rather than just scrolling through the pages.

This design approach has proven itself to be a viable option for industries interested in cutting-edge, stylish aesthetics. This kind of design is generally used by video gaming, entertainment and luxury industries to give themselves an upper hand over their user base.

Dark Mode is a must-have

According to current trends that have taken the health aspect very seriously, UI/UX designs have also evolved. One of these changes is the dark mode preference, which is now considered the new standard. This is far easier on the eyes, especially in dim environments, and affords users the means to comfortably spend a lot of time on apps when compared to light mode.

Besides, dark mode is not just for aesthetics. It also improves the usability of your devices as well. Dark mode reduces screen glare and even saves battery on AMOLED and OLED screens by a big margin. It’s not surprising that more and more apps and websites are including dark mode versions or are completely moving towards dark mode from light mode.

Bento Box Layouts: Pleasing to the eyes

What makes you want to look at something with interest and interact? Aesthetically pleasing, of course. Bento’s layout, which became a trend in the middle of 2024, is still living up to the hype in 2025. We can’t help but say that bento boxes are a feast for the eyes and a virtual playground for the minds of creatives.

They all present a pleasing sight for sore eyes, but the intent of the layout is primarily dictated by the users’ preferences. The screen is divided into several boxes, which are easy to read and comprehend. Now, there is an increase in companies adopting bento-type layouts for their websites or apps as they improve readability and user experience.

Morphism – Another Dimension in Design

Minimalism is good, but not everyone is keen on keeping their creations cool and basic. This is because creative minds are more inclined towards vibrant and cool colours. Morphism is the new cool and unique, looking to go past just simple. In just a span of 2 months only, we already have three different types of morphism that have made their way into the industry. Skeuomorphism, Glassmorphism and Claymorphism. Each one of them has a unique aesthetic.

Skeuomorphism is fun in its own way as it incorporates the objects we see and use every day into the design. For example, buttons like door knobs or backgrounds with textures like wood or jute.

Glassmorphism looks like a frosted window you might have seen around. They feature a semi-transparent background and a different sort of depth and vibrancy.

Claymorphism is mostly trendy as a 3D graphic style supported by soft shadows, muted colours, and rounded edges; it is highly popular in the creative sector to engender a fun and friendly feeling.

Taking to Steer: Voice Controls

It’s hard to believe that not too long ago, we used to scratch our heads trying to communicate and interact with a computer, while now, with Natural Language Processing (NLP), we can speak to a device, and it comprehends. This ushered in another wave of voice user interfaces, simplifying life as much as possible. A user can just talk to a computer to control devices and access information. Science fiction is starting to look real now.

UI designers draw inspiration from voice-first interfaces that allow for a smooth and more natural user interaction combined with touch and vision.

AR and VR Still Standing: Immersion

Even though last year’s sales have taken a hit, major companies like Samsung and Meta continue pouring investments into AR and VR as it allows businesses not only to merge the physical world with the metaphysical but also provide the most invigorating experience for their customers.

This trend in user experience (UX) design connects closely with other trending styles, such as glass morphism and multi-layering. Glass morphism gives the feature that you can see one object lying above the other; hence, this adds more depth and reality to the interface. Multi-layering presents nun like an endless super canvas to immerse oneself into: open as many windows and arrange them wherever under one app.

Final Verdict

UX/UI design will undergo a massive leap in 2025, nearly at rocket speed, just like that of NASA. Future AI systems seem to emerge, and certainly, more will come about in the years to come. It is the phase of upgrading products for consumers, along with offering innovative means of connecting such devices to make the overall experience worthwhile and exciting.

The idea emphasises creating a highly engaging interface that will attract the user, where the user remains the major focus. Trends shaping these communication forms between humans and technology are changing quite a lot about how we co-exist with technologies.

So, everything needed to remain competitive in the field is to embrace and implement these to the maximum. Your focus should be more on usability, accessibility, and softening the user, among others.