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Evolution of UI design

The "flat design" craze

Prior to the 2010s, a design trend called "skeuomorphism" was in vogue. Skeuomorphism refers to a specific design that Skeuomorphism refers to a concrete design that gives an image of the real world. Skeuomorphism has a large amount of information, which hampers usability, so there is a need for designs that are simple and intuitive. This is why "flat design" was introduced in the early 2010s. In the early 2010s, a new type of design called "flat design" began to emerge. Flat design is a concept that uses a simple, flat surface without any visual effects such as three-dimensionality or gloss. It is a simple and flat concept of web design.  It has the advantage of simplicity, but it also has the advantage of being too simple. However, it also has the disadvantage of making links and buttons less prominent. Therefore, flat design, which is easy to understand for those who have experienced skeuomorphism, can be confusing for those who have not experienced skeuomorphism. It has been pointed out that a flat design that is easy to understand for those who have experienced skeuomorphism may be difficult to understand for those who have not.