Flat Web Design- February 21

This website describes the use of flat web design through five distinct characteristics. The first is no added effects, meaning no drop shadows, bevels, embossing, gradients, or other tools to add gradients. Second is simple elements, elements such as buttons and icons are often used with flat web design. Third, focus on typography. Type should be bold an worded simply. Fourth is to focus on color. Flat web design tend to use colors that are more bright and colorful. Lastly the website describes flat web designs to be of a more minimalist approach.