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Shutterstock users look for millions of images, videos, and music tracks every day, using keywords to power their searches. This data helps us uncover what creative projects are in the works—and in turn reveal the global trends that will define 2020.

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MAJOR TRENDS

Major Trends reflect patterns in the data that predict overarching themes for the year ahead. The biggest increases show throwbacks making comebacks, a fascination with the mystical, and awesome power in a million blooming flowers.

MAJOR

Roaring 2020s

A century after the loud and lavish 1920s, the look that defined it is well on its way to reclaiming the center stage globally in 2020.

The Roaring 2020s

A century after the loud and lavish 1920s, the look that defined it is well on its way to reclaiming the center stage globally in 2020.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

Art deco
Linear Geometric
1920s

The coming year will include a decidedly retro twist. Ornate geometric shapes, elegant color palettes, and Art Deco elements are on the rise, reflecting the hallmarks of a bygone era.

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+4,223% Gold pattern
+189% '20s retro
+106% Linear geometric

Look to the coastal influence of Miami Art Deco for a twist on this iconic style.

The coming year will include a decidedly retro twist. Ornate geometric shapes, elegant color palettes, and Art Deco elements are on the rise, reflecting the hallmarks of a bygone era.

Look to the coastal influence of Miami Art Deco for a twist on this iconic style.

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MAJOR

+525% Magic
+289% Spiritual
+37% Horoscopes
+22% Palm reading

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

Astrology
Occult
Magic illustration

Occulture includes astrology, alchemy, palmistry, and other spiritual pursuits, with motifs ranging from the cosmic to the demonic.

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Both playful and powerful, the occult can lighten the mood—or darken it.

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Abandoned House by Mocha Music

MAJOR

In Full Bloom

Forget elegant arrangements and delicate displays. The floral visuals of tomorrow are big, bright, and in full bloom.

+141% Flowerscape
+136% Bloom
+83% Live wall

THESE FLOWERS DON'T JUST SHOW UP—THEY SHOW OFF

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

Live walls
Multicolored flowers
Flower letters

Photography with bold still life and footage of vivid flowerscapes is thriving, while typography teeming with plant life continues to grow in popularity.

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Underwater joy by Youth Faire

RISING TRENDS

Rising trends consist of keywords that stand out from the data and promise to gain traction in the year ahead. They range from design mainstays and traditional arts to elegant photography and modernized visuals.

RISING

+154% Marijuana
+149% Minimal branding

Say bye bye to tie dye. Sophisticated design has replaced the lava lamp look, upending marijuana stereotypes of the past.

From Scandinavian-inspired minimalism to simple, functional design—new brands are embracing the mainstreaming of cannabis.

Marijuana has matured and hemp products are getting new attention.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

Minimalist product mockups
Natural branding
Organic vectors

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

Wild journey
Outdoor adventure
Camping

Fog-laden valleys, wintery mountain passes, and stormy seas set a vivid scene for this trend.

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Wild journey
Outdoor adventure
Camping

Outdoor adventure has been growing in popularity, as both a hobby and a visual subject. The resulting imagery captures the moodier side of nature and its power over our emotions.

RISING

With increased interest in calligraphy, modern artists are also turning to the similar brushwork of Chinese painting.

+118% Ink and wash painting
+152% Cherry blossom illustration
+74% Chinese illustration

With increased interest in calligraphy, modern artists are also turning to the similar brushwork of Chinese painting.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

Chinese ink painting
Ink wash
Chinese symbols

One of the oldest art forms, Chinese ink painting captures a subject's true spirit, or rhythm. Though they can be sparse, these paintings are loaded with metaphors.

Ancient symbols of fortune, prosperity, and longevity get a modern look.

RISING

Game On

With searches increasing for sports and fitness keywords, 2020 is on track to be a game-filled year.

+1,647% Sports
+197% Running
+161% Cycling
+150% Boxing
+120% Swimming

Athletes are using their sport as a platform for empowerment and a catalyst for change, creating powerful stories.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

Athlete
Sports action shot
Active sport

Sports photography can depict stories of strength and perseverance that appeal to global audiences. Sweat and pain, triumph and loss—these images reveal the determination of the human spirit.