This Summer’s Newest Graphic Design Trend Gets Medieval

2024 isn’t shy about throwing curveballs at us, and this summer is no exception. The latest graphic design trend, appropriately called “Future Medieval,” is a blend of past (way, way past!) and present, merging the dark, organic aesthetics of the Middle Ages with contemporary, cleaner design elements. The trend is characterized by dense ornamentation like you might expect to see in an illuminated book, intricate blackletter typography, and medieval motifs, reflecting an unexpected cultural shift towards embracing complexity. As modern graphic designers draw inspiration from ornate medieval art, the trend flies in the face of the clean, minimalist designs we’ve seen so much of, offering instead a richly textured visual experience.