{"id":7143,"date":"2021-04-28T16:42:31","date_gmt":"2021-04-28T22:42:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/twprod.wpengine.com\/instagram-design-trends\/"},"modified":"2025-09-04T14:27:44","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T20:27:44","slug":"instagram-design-trends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tailwindapp.com\/blog\/instagram-design-trends","title":{"rendered":"The Top 12 Instagram Design Trends of 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Design trends come and go, and every year we see new photo styles on Instagram. In 2021, photographers, influencers, and brands are changing the game by focusing on a few key design elements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re looking to improve your Instagram posts and get noticed, we are here to help. To get you started, we have compiled a list of the 12 design trends to consider in 2021. While a few of our favorites include retro, animations, and spot color, we challenge you to try all of the suggestions on this list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t forget \u2014 the Tailwind app can do the hard work for you. In a flash, you can personalize your images, discover relevant hashtags, and schedule at the right time of day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on to discover how you can transform your Instagram profile like a designer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#1. Gone Retro<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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What’s old is new again. In 2021 there is a feeling of nostalgia as posts have been going retro. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the most iconic decades are making a comeback, including the ’20s, ’50s, ’60s, ’70s, and even the ’80s! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With vintage color palettes, big skirts, milkshakes, tapedecks, and some of the coolest cars you’ve ever seen, you are only limited by your imagination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want a quick way to put a retro spin on a modern photo?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try the X-Pro II, Valencia, or Rise filters. These are available for free via your Instagram account!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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