Driven by the ever‐increasing demand for higher user data rates and greater network capacity, the exploration of the millimeter‐wave (mmWave) spectrum is considered a promising technique in the upcoming fifth‐generation (5G) mobile communication systems. As one of the key components in 5G mmWave systems, antenna designs are facing enormous challenges and therefore attracting much research attention. Several mmWave antenna design parameters gain higher priorities, including bandwidth, gain, polarization, radiation direction, fabrication techniques, and profile, which need further investigation and concern in the design process. Important techniques and research interests are thus discussed in detail, including antenna elements, single‐beam and multibeam arrays, antennas for mobile terminals, and antenna‐in‐package solutions.