flat design
No shadows allowed
Flat design is a visual style emphasizing two-dimensional elements over three-dimensional effects.
It strips away shadows, gradients, and textures in favor of simple shapes, solid colors, and clean typography.
The approach emerged as a reaction against skeuomorphism—digital interfaces that mimicked physical objects.
The app's flat design feels modern and loads quickly.
- drop shadowOffset darkness behind elements
- cleanFree of soil
- simplicityLack of complexity
- negative spaceEmpty area around forms
- colorVisual hue property
bright palette · minimalism · two-dimensional · interface · line · affordance · aesthetics · icon · simple · iconography · visual hierarchy · shape · cleanliness · square · Google · typography · sans serif · usability
- device aestheticssleek, matte finish, glossy finish, minimalist, brushed metal
- Modern DesignBauhaus, contemporary, minimalist, sleek, mid-century modern
- art stylesimpressionism, surrealism, cubism, realism, pop art
- designfunctionality, emphasis, unity, typography, logos
- graphic designlogo, font, typography, layout, color
- artistic stylesArt Nouveau, cubism, impressionism, pop art, mannerism