Will a Handcrafted design 2025 Design Trend Help us? Because…
“AI is taking over the graphic design world!”
I hear so many people saying this.
My response, calm down.
Yes, it is apparent that AI is a trend that is rising this year, however, there are still many other trends that are making a comeback this year.
One trend specifically presents a stark contrast to the artificially generated images. And what may this trend be?
Handcrafted Designs!
You may also hear people refer to it as scrapbook design.
You can spot this design style on video thumbnails, graphic tees, social media posts, you name it!
below is an example of handcrafted design.
There are so many different trending elements in 2025. Don’t be overwhelmed! We’re gonna take the slow route and let you simmer on one specific design trend in each article.
First up, let’s take a deeper look at the handcrafted design trend and explore how designers are using it. We will also share simple ways of how you can implement this design trend into your graphic design flow.
What Makes The Handcrafted Design Look?
This trend is all about speaking to the audience who desire authenticity.
You may see brand stationery, social media posts or promotional items that have doodles, textured brush strokes, scribbled notes, and scrapbook style colleges. These are some of the elements that make up handcrafted designs in the graphic world.
Learn how to implement this style yo your design.
Why Is Handcrafted Designs making a comeback in 2025?
With many trends such as the metallic trend, AI trend, fluffy texture trend, etc. I find that many people ask how, why, and when they should use it. They often also may ask :
“Will these bold trends go out of style soon or is it Evergreen?”
However, for the handcrafted design trend, Many people skip these questions and choose it based on this response:
“I like the authentic and organic look.”
This is a design style that has shown up as a trend many years if not every. Could the shared social desire of “authentic branding” or “organic style” be the culprit?
Many brands and designers that use the handcrafted design style appear to desire to connect with their audience in a transparent and casual way. Hence, why the handcrafted “imperfect” look might be fitting for their brand.
Let’s take a look at growing artist influencer, Mimimoo. You can easily find the handcrafted style on her thumbnail graphics and in her selection of the handwritten typography in her videos.
Her handcrafted look is paired with her speaking style, organic, casual, and relatable.
With the rise of entrepreneur business, small business owners especially creatives may seek mentorship and information that they can apply to their business. The handcrafted design may allow for the influencer or brand’s promotional items to be more approachable and transparent to the viewer.
With all the shiny trends that go in and out over the years, maybe the handcrafted look reminds people to stay authentic.
How Can You Apply The Handcrafted Trend To Your Designs?
Do you want to add a “I’m approachable and genuine” feel to your designs? Here are 3 ways you can do so.
1.Create a hand drawn Logo.
A logo represents your brand. If you’re going for the handcrafted look, you can kick things off with a bang with a handcrafted logo.
Handcrafted design – Doodle Logo
2. Add Paper elements To your design.
Scrapbooks can bring back warm and inviting memories. You can add this feel by using scrapbook elements in your design such as torn paper, digital paper clips, or even digital tape. Try and layering them like a collage.
Handcrafted design – Flower with paper layered on top
3. Make your own handmade font.
If you’re feeling adventurous, you can create your own handcrafted font. This will give a personal one-of-a kind feel to your design.
As trends come and go, the handcrafted font is one that may always find it’s way back on the charts.
Have you ever experimented with handcrafted design before?
If this trend interests you, consider trying it out! Have fun designing!
