An excerpt from http://www.sitepoint.com/5-big-mobile-design-trends-of-2015/, by @GabrielleG
The mobile Internet is ramping faster than desktop Internet did, and we believe more users may connect to the Internet via mobile devices than desktop PCs within five years.
Morgan Stanley – December 2009
I remember the predictions like this back in the late 2000’s. They sounded a little outlandish at the time, but it’s 2015 and the predictions were right, kids!
In fact, Comscore had us passing the ‘tipping point’ early last year. While it no doubt varies from site to site, for general purposes we can think of desktop users as a minority – in some sense a ‘fringe group’.
So, it follows that if mobile is now the majority viewing device, ‘designing for mobile’ is now just plain ‘designing’ now.
With that in mind, today we are running down five big trends that you can expect to see through mobile design in 2015. If you’re looking to redesign your apps or create a new one I suggest you check out the list.
##Subtle Color Palettes
While it is quite likely that you will be seeing bigger and bolder colors used in web design, the exact opposite will be occurring as far as mobile apps are concerned. Since mobile design seems to be taking a step in the direction of minimal design it isn’t a surprise that designers will be dialing back on the color.
Simple, subtle color schemes will now take the place of bold and flashy palettes. From a psychological standpoint this is a smart move in design for while bright hues can grab attention they can also be a distraction. Subtle colors can help draw in users and allow for focused concentration.