2017
Creative Trends
Stay one step ahead with Shutterstock’s Creative Trends
infographic, our look at the styles and trends that will
dominate 2017. Driven by data, see the percentage
increase in searches for each trend over the last year.
Global Trends
Four trends that are capturing the world’s imagination.
White Texture
+482%
Head-Up Display
+135%
Halftone
+225%
Emojis
+328%
White Texture
+482%
Adding a 3D feel, this trend can be sharp, intricate,
or reflect the patterns found in nature.
Halftone
+225%
Evoking newsprint, analog TV, and pop art, the beauty of halftone
lies in the imperfection.
Head-Up Display
+135%
A sleek dashboard style, with at-a-glance measurements and numbers.
Emojis
+328%
A truly global form of communication, emojis transcend language.
Cultural Trends
As a society we’re thinking about the past, present, and future –
balancing warm feelings of nostalgia with a sense of both excitement
and uncertainty about the future.
Past
Nostalgia +213%
It’s a time to revisit and rework the
iconography of the last decades.
Think crazy patterns, vintage charm,
and childhood favorites.
Present
Reflection +140%
From meditation to mindfulness, a reminder
of the importance of taking time to contemplate
and appreciate the moment.
Future
Cybersecurity +363%
As we live ever more connected lives,
concern is growing about the safety
of our memories and personal details.
4th Industrial Revolution +80%
How technology will transform the way we
live and work, with automation from robots
to driverless cars.
VR +255%
Stepping into the mainstream, virtual reality
offers new possibilities for storytelling.
Ephemeral Internet +125%
At a time when our every keystroke is
recorded, a craving for carefree, fleeting
self-expression has emerged.
Design Trends
This year’s design trends are direct opposites, with the precision
of technology versus the messy beauty of nature.
Tech
Organic Texture
+74%
Nature
Tropical
+44%
Glitch
+32%
Laser Cutting
+22%
Organic Texture
+74%
Rich and timeless patterns found in nature,
from tree rings to marble swirls.
A feel-good trend inspired by vivid colors,
lush vegetation, and exotic fruits.
Tropical
+44%
Distorted images that represent the darker
side of new technology.
Glitch
+32%
Art meets science in these beautiful, precise,
and intricate patterns.
Laser Cutting
+22%
Visual Trends Around the World
Discover the fastest growing trends across the globe, based on image searches.
Visual Trends Around the World
Discover the fastest growing trends across the globe, based on image searches.
Canada - Clean Energy
US - Jalapeño
Mexico - Hot Air Balloon
Brazil - Girl Power
Argentina – Architecture
Spain - Citrus
UK - Blockchain
France - Medieval
Germany - Tannenwald
Italy - Geometric Pattern
Poland - Food Pattern
Turkey - Serenity
India - Monsoon
Russia - Lace
Thailand – Cosplay
Malaysia - Ketupat
Vietnam - Women’s Day
South Korea - Dol Hareubang
Australia - Scandinavian Interior
Japan - Artificial Intelligence
US
Jalapeno
UK
Blockchain
Germany
Tannenwald
Brazil
Girl Power
Video Trends
This year’s video trends, chosen by our experts, reflect the changing nature of the
workplace, technology that transports us, and the need to get away from it all.
Video Trends
Music Trends
Mood meets energy as spare, evocative music competes with beats per minute.
Chillhop Atmospheric High Octane
Music Trends
Mood meets energy as spare, evocative music competes with beats per minute.
Social Media Trends
The most popular images on our social media channels showed the extremes
of nature, from a source of solace to something unpredictable and dramatic.
Extreme Weather
Muted Palette
Splash of Warmth
Reflection
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SMWNYC 2017 - Shutterstock - Stand Out from the Crowd with High-Performing Visual Content

  • 1. 2017 Creative Trends Stay one step ahead with Shutterstock’s Creative Trends infographic, our look at the styles and trends that will dominate 2017. Driven by data, see the percentage increase in searches for each trend over the last year.
  • 2. Global Trends Four trends that are capturing the world’s imagination. White Texture +482% Head-Up Display +135% Halftone +225% Emojis +328%
  • 3. White Texture +482% Adding a 3D feel, this trend can be sharp, intricate, or reflect the patterns found in nature.
  • 4. Halftone +225% Evoking newsprint, analog TV, and pop art, the beauty of halftone lies in the imperfection.
  • 5. Head-Up Display +135% A sleek dashboard style, with at-a-glance measurements and numbers.
  • 6. Emojis +328% A truly global form of communication, emojis transcend language.
  • 7. Cultural Trends As a society we’re thinking about the past, present, and future – balancing warm feelings of nostalgia with a sense of both excitement and uncertainty about the future.
  • 8. Past Nostalgia +213% It’s a time to revisit and rework the iconography of the last decades. Think crazy patterns, vintage charm, and childhood favorites.
  • 9. Present Reflection +140% From meditation to mindfulness, a reminder of the importance of taking time to contemplate and appreciate the moment.
  • 10. Future Cybersecurity +363% As we live ever more connected lives, concern is growing about the safety of our memories and personal details. 4th Industrial Revolution +80% How technology will transform the way we live and work, with automation from robots to driverless cars. VR +255% Stepping into the mainstream, virtual reality offers new possibilities for storytelling. Ephemeral Internet +125% At a time when our every keystroke is recorded, a craving for carefree, fleeting self-expression has emerged.
  • 11. Design Trends This year’s design trends are direct opposites, with the precision of technology versus the messy beauty of nature.
  • 13. Organic Texture +74% Rich and timeless patterns found in nature, from tree rings to marble swirls.
  • 14. A feel-good trend inspired by vivid colors, lush vegetation, and exotic fruits. Tropical +44%
  • 15. Distorted images that represent the darker side of new technology. Glitch +32%
  • 16. Art meets science in these beautiful, precise, and intricate patterns. Laser Cutting +22%
  • 17. Visual Trends Around the World Discover the fastest growing trends across the globe, based on image searches.
  • 18. Visual Trends Around the World Discover the fastest growing trends across the globe, based on image searches. Canada - Clean Energy US - Jalapeño Mexico - Hot Air Balloon Brazil - Girl Power Argentina – Architecture Spain - Citrus UK - Blockchain France - Medieval Germany - Tannenwald Italy - Geometric Pattern Poland - Food Pattern Turkey - Serenity India - Monsoon Russia - Lace Thailand – Cosplay Malaysia - Ketupat Vietnam - Women’s Day South Korea - Dol Hareubang Australia - Scandinavian Interior Japan - Artificial Intelligence
  • 21. Video Trends This year’s video trends, chosen by our experts, reflect the changing nature of the workplace, technology that transports us, and the need to get away from it all.
  • 23. Music Trends Mood meets energy as spare, evocative music competes with beats per minute. Chillhop Atmospheric High Octane
  • 24. Music Trends Mood meets energy as spare, evocative music competes with beats per minute.
  • 25. Social Media Trends The most popular images on our social media channels showed the extremes of nature, from a source of solace to something unpredictable and dramatic. Extreme Weather Muted Palette Splash of Warmth Reflection