We’re kicking off the new year with a quick 2020 retrospective and our predictions for the biggest 2021 design trends. We’ll also discuss the sudden closing of Simple bank (maybe they listen to the show?), and Tory will give us the low down on a side project that recently shipped, the process behind the design, and the challenges in effectively communicating value.

# Show topics

• 2020 UX Files retrospective

• Simple bank is being shut down

• Predicting design trends in 2021

• Dark mode will become even more ubiquitous

• The rise of 3D illustration and motion graphics

• Continued move away from flat design

• Growth in the need for user research

• Retro futurism

• Increase in diversity

• Tory’s shipped something: Fitness Totals

# Recommendations

• The Expanse TV series

• Figma’s Approach to PRDs

• Eagle — Organize reference images and inspiration

• Burger King’s new (and old) logo and identity