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Flat Design

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Two-dimensional style with no shadows, gradients, or depth cues — just clean shapes and color.

When to use

  • Illustrations and icon systems
  • Highly scannable UIs that need to load fast
  • Brand identities that prioritize clarity over ornamentation

Examples

  • Google's Material You icons
  • Windows 11 system icons

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