Graphic Design

Design trends I wish were real for 2026

by Carl Waldron | Jan 5, 2026

2026 is here and that means a whole new crop of design trends to contend with.

Design for the end-user, not the stakeholder.

Remember who the product is for, and make the best UX decisions for them.

2025 blew by, like every year when you are old. But I take a look back on what I got done in the past 12 months.

Marvel released the casting for the next Fantastic 4 film. But who cares about that, did you see the new Fantastic 4 logo? It’s…fantastic!

Milton Glaser’s DC Bullet logo returns, which begs the question, why has DC swapped logos so much lately?

I see TT Supermolot everywhere. WWE, Marvel, my projects. It has a very distinct look and feel. Perfect for superheroes.

Allow me a few moments to gush about the Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League logo design for the upcoming Rocksteady Studios video game.

So, what do you want to eat? Don’t ask me, I don’t know.

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