Maximalism is making a bold comeback.
A reaction to the minimalist aesthetic of the 2010s, maximalist design celebrates vibrant colors, layered textures, and visual excess. When audiences crave authenticity and emotional connection, more really is more.
Canva trend predictions
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Online design platform Canva expects maximalism to trend in 2025. Right now, its users are inspired by motion elements and collaged textures, with a 92% increase in searches around “scrapbook”. In the face of emerging AI tools, brands stand out by demonstrating a visual connection to the creative process.
Adobe MAX rebrand
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Industry giant Adobe rebranded its annual MAX conference to reflect the tropical colors of its new home city, Miami. Blending hand-drawn patterns and smooth vectors, the team then used Adobe’s generative AI tool Firefly to remix and create unique images. The result showcases Firefly’s ability to empower artists in any style.
Apple bento box slides
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In 2019, Apple launched the “bento box” slide format for keynote presentations. This modular, all-up approach has headlined their presentations ever since. The latest announcement showcases pastel gradients and abstract shapes. The soft, 3D shadow on boxes attaches digital elements to a real, physical space.
Microsoft Copilot: Your AI companion
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Microsoft’s latest consumer campaign puts a human face on AI with a chunky typeface and rounded, sticker shapes. The ads balance ample white space with up to a dozen individual images, which declutter with the use of Copilot tools. By layering UI elements, photography, and poppy graphics, Copilot looks more like a friend than ever.
What’s next?
We love this shift—not just because it looks cool, but also because it opens the door to bolder storytelling. Maximalism invites emotion, play, and personality. Work can always be a little more fun!