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99designs Unveils Seven Logo Design Trends for 2022

other · 2026-05-21

99designs by Vista has identified seven key logo design trends for 2022, based on insights from its global freelance community. The trends include 'McBling,' a Y2K aesthetic featuring diamantes, gothic fonts, and pink; stretched and continuous lettering for unique wordmarks; a groovy revival of 1970s bold colors and bubbly forms; blurred logos that distort letterforms for movement; layered elements with geometric shapes and contrasting colors; a grunge revival from the 1990s with gritty typefaces and dark schemes; and scribbles and sketches with child-like, monochromatic designs. Designers are pushing boundaries by blending nostalgic styles with innovative techniques, emphasizing expressivity and experimentation over readability.

Key facts

  • 99designs by Vista identified seven logo design trends for 2022.
  • The 'McBling' trend revives 2000s Y2K aesthetics with diamantes, gothic fonts, and pink.
  • Stretched and continuous lettering creates customized typography for unique wordmarks.
  • A groovy revival brings back 1970s bold colors and curvy, bubbly letter forms.
  • Blurred logos use blur effects to create movement and a 3D feel in 2D environments.
  • Layered elements combine geometric shapes with contrasting colors and patterns.
  • Grunge revival features gritty typefaces and dark, moody color schemes from the 1990s.
  • Scribbles and sketches use child-like, monochromatic designs for a raw, sophisticated look.

Entities

Artists

  • Fahrenheit 32
  • spARTan
  • bo_rad
  • Rockswell _
  • KisaDesign
  • Tania Bell
  • annalisa_furia
  • Hitsik
  • 99Spy
  • DaliakK

Institutions

  • 99designs by Vista
  • Behance

Sources