One of the biggest trends in the web design industry is the flat design style, Now i think it will be next big thing in designing. Flat design refers to a philosophy that encourages simplicity, clarity and usability. In practice, that means stripping away nifty 3D textures or drop shadows while keeping the bare essentials. As I Designer i have stared designing the flat designs for my clients. Do you agree flat design is future?
Hi, It is interesting what you say. I would like to read and learn more on the trends etc I am skilled with photoshop but I need to develop my web design vision. What do you recommend me to read? Thanks
It seems like every designer is adopting the trend of so-called “Flat Design” and applying it to their work. Even larger companies like Microsoft and Google have followed this “trend”. So i will suggest to read these articles http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2013/09/the-ultimate-guide-to-flat-design/ http://www.awwwards.com/flat-design-an-in-depth-look.html This going to help every designer, who wants to master in flat design
Flat design attracts more people and it gives excellent feel to users. Windows 8, Apple products all designed with flat design concepts. Read below article which helps you to understand how flat design will change the web design concepts for mobiles. http://www.intenseblog.com/design/flat-design-turn-tide-web-mobile-design.html
Even you can Download goodies for flat design, trust me helps me lot http://mashable.com/2013/07/29/flat-design-ui-kits/ http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/flat-design-resources/ Lets make Internet world much better
I like the flat design concept, it is clean and simple. but I think the future depends on which ever design creates a successful user experience.
As a designer, I agree that people enjoy the cleanliness, clarity and simplicity of flat design nowadays. One good thing about flat design is eye-catchy and alluring because of its bright and striking colors. Perhaps, it is more attractive to have a flat design rather than complicated one.
I can't say it is the future or not. Flat design has been highly inspired by Windows 8 Modern UI. Flat designs are trending currently, do not know about tomorrow. Some new idea may arise.
Benefits of Flat Design: Keeps things organized and clean -- easy on the eyes It's quick to implement into code Easier/more time efficient to design Reflects product as being simple to use I think its the future
As much as I like the flat design aesthetic, we have to realize that it's just a fad that will eventually pass. Things change fast in the world of design - nothing ever stays the same for very long. I will say, however, that of all the visual design trends of the last 10-15 years, I am digging this flat stuff the most. Simple. Clean. Elegant. It's funny to listen to non-designers complain about it though! "Boring" is a word I hear quite often.
I completely agree with you flat designs are completely ruling in 2014 and i think they'll continue in future.
From a UX standpoint I really don't think flat design is a good thing. I find it hard navigate around or use an application. Of coarse there's some exceptions to this. I really like the hybrid designs (I think they call it semi-flat).