Branding and Social Media Trends for 2026
- Mango Marketing
- 2 hours ago
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Branding and Social Media Trends for 2026
2026 is the year of rebellion in design. We are breaking up with perfect aesthetic and leaving very AI looking design behind. Brands are leaning into movement, raw emotion, and a little punk energy to stand out online.
A really fun one has been Liquid and Morphing Shapes
Fluid, organic shapes are dominating branding and social feeds. The movement and liquid design feels alive and flexible.
“Childish” Design for Raw Authenticity We've seen this a lot in the recent years. "We are hiring a graphic design" and it looks like a Microsoft Paint from the 90s. The idea behind this trend is "more play". The rise of “childish” design embraces hand-drawn lines, imperfect layouts, and spontaneous energy.
Punk Inspired Design
It's giving bold typography, off-grid composition, clashing color choices. Punk design refuses to fit neatly into a box. It’s expressive and confident AF.
Social media is oversaturated with sameness. In 2026, the brands that win will be those unafraid to look different.