Flat design - Swiss design inspiration ? Flat design - un concept graphique en vogue ces derniers temps, mais peut être pas si jeune qu'on le croit. De nombreux webdesigners l’emploient aujourd’hui pour le redesign ou la réalisation de nouveaux sites Web et applications. Cette tendance popularisée par le Metro style de Windows 8 et la refonte de l’univers Google, fait des émules dans de multiples créations. Flat design – une question de typographie ? Certains vous diront que le flat design ne s’apparente pas à un style ou à une période mais plutôt aux bases fondamentales du design graphique. Aucune 3d-ification, ni surcharge du design par des effets de textures, de profondeurs ou de dégradés. Le design se limite à l’emploi de couleurs souvent très vives et la typographie y occupe une place prédominante. Exemple flat design – The Experiential Company Cela passe par l’utilisation d’une police sans-serif de grande taille. Karl Gerstner: Review of 5 X 10 Years of Graphic Design etc. Toujours pas de définition pour le flat design
Skeuomorphism in User Interface Design, What is It? In the last few weeks the debate over skeuomorphism has been getting more and more heated. I would like to make two points for you in this post. First, what skeuomorphism actually is – as I’ve seen so many people not fully understand it – and two some examples of it for you to get inspired by. What skeuomorphism actually is? Skeuomorphism is the imitation of another object by copying its material AND shape AND functionality. I have noticed way too many people assume that skeuomorphism is only about the texture like faux leather or faux wood. Let’s take a look at the famous – or infamous if you prefer – Apple newsstand bookshelf. What is it not? Some things are sometimes confused to be skeuomorphism when they are not. So anything that was created for the digital world without being first a physical object is not skeuomorphism. Of course, this is following the definition very strictly. Is it bad or good? It is ever going to go away? Personally, it is like country music to me…
Flat Design and Fonts Flat is in. We’ve discussed the trend in depth here at Designmodo. And you have responded with lots of questions. We will try to answer one of those popular queries today. “What are the best fonts to use with flat design?” Throughout this post you will see websites using flat design techniques paired with information about fonts used on the site in the top right corner. Flat Design and Typography One of the key parts of the flat design trend is a focus on typography. Good typography is interesting to look at and easy to read. Flat design, because it is inherently simple, works well with simple font pairings. Because flat design often employs bright color schemes, weights and clean lines are important when it comes to lettering. In the end, you want to use sharp, crisp typefaces that fit the minimal feel of flat design while adding visual interest. Choosing a Typeface Primarily you will see designers opting to go with sans serif typefaces when it comes to flat design. Focus on the Words
Designing Screens Using Cores and Paths Imagine you’re on one side of a grass lawn and you want to reach the bus stop on the opposite side. Do you walk on the sidewalk around the edges or cross in the middle? Assuming the grass is dry and it’s not prohibited, you’d probably take the shortest path and walk across the lawn to the bus stop. If others have done so before, you may see a beaten path that you could follow. Such unplanned paths connect the shortest distance between two points, and we can find them everywhere in our surroundings. Architect Christopher Alexander recognizes desire lines in his renowned book, A Pattern Language (1976)[2]. To lay out paths, first place goals at natural points of interest. In principle, Alexander’s approach is to begin with the goals—the things people ultimately want—and then link them together in the most useful way. Typically in web design, the opposite approach is the rule: designers begin with the homepage. Inspired by “desire lines”, we can reverse this tendency in Web design. 1. 2.
Adham Dannaway » A systematic approach to logo design By Adham Dannaway on September 26, 2012 Designing a logo can be a very time consuming process as it is often quite difficult to come up with logo design ideas that match our clients requirements. There are so many different elements you need to consider when designing a logo including colours, typography, balance and symbolism to name a few. So where do you start? So you have just finished talking to your client about the new brand they want you to create. Do some research First thing’s first, we need to do some background research. It’s also important to do some background research on your client’s business. Generate some ideas Once we’ve done some research and have a pretty good feel for what’s needed we can create what’s called a “morphological matrix” to help us brainstorm ideas. A morphological matrix is basically a table with the logo design components in the left hand column and your ideas on the right. Decide on the type of logo Illustrative Logo Iconic Logo Typographic Logo
Making it Work: Flat Design and Color Trends We’ve talked a lot here about the flat design trend here at Designmodo. We’ve raved about it, showed you plenty of cool examples and even developed a free user interface kit for you to download and use for projects. But what if you want to do it yourself? Flat Design Refresher Flat design is a technique that uses simple effects – or lack thereof – to create a design scheme that does not include three-dimensional attributes. Some call the look of flat design simple, although it can be quite complex. Learn more about the flat design trend in a previous Designmodo article. Defining a Color Palette When it comes to color, flat design works with a variety of colors, but most commonly designers are choosing to go bold and bright. The other thing that makes flat design different in terms of color? When it comes to color and flat design, many of the traditional rules about color pairing and matching are thrown out of the window in favor of palettes that span the rainbow with lots of pop. Retro Colors
From Frog, How To Collect Consumers' Data Without Freaking Them Out Personally, I’m having trouble giving it up. By "it," I mean information about me, details that I’ve worked hard to safeguard and keep private. In fact, the same companies that are now soliciting, or simply taking, my personal data still encourage me to create strong user IDs and passwords to protect my privacy. After working in the product strategy, design, and development industries for nearly 25 years, I’ve seen how relinquishing some of my autonomy can be a good thing. Here are five tips for brand leaders to consider when harvesting personal data so consumers feel okay about giving it up. Listen to Your Consumers Successful dental visits and successful data withdrawal have one thing in common—when performed by experts, they can be pain-free and both parties benefit from the experience. Disney is a good example of this. Be Transparent About Data Usage In any relationship, shady maneuvers raise eyebrows and suspicion. Offer Elective Data Sharing Offer Consumer Benefits
36 High-Quality Flat Design Resources Flat Design: Can You Benefit from the Trend? Flat design – a concept popular many years ago in design – is making a comeback. With many redesigns and new websites employing a flat design scheme, the trend is appearing almost everywhere, both on websites and in app design. Its popularity has been made even more popular by the releases of Windows 8 and the new Google design, which includes a completely flat aesthetic. And other popular sites use this theme as well. Can you make it work for your project? Flat design can be both beautiful and charming. What is Flat Design? Flat design is a method that does not use any extra effects to create a scheme that does not include any three-dimensional attributes. Flat design is just that – flat. Flat design is not completely without effects, it just lacks added extras to create “artificial” depth and dimension. Techniques Forget all the decorations. Focus on the color. Focus on typography. Focus on the words. Simple user interface and UI elements. Create hierarchy. Naming Flat Design Conclusion
Why Scrolling is the New Click by anthony on 01/10/12 at 12:18 pm Which is better for users, scrolling or clicking? This is the question that designers have to think about when they’re designing page flow. Clicking offers users a menu of links that take them to a new page. Scrolling offers users all the content divided into different sections on a single page. Many years ago, clicking was the simple answer to this question. There are advantages and disadvantages to both scrolling and clicking. Users get content in the order that it’s designed on the page with a glimpse of everything. Scrolling keeps users in their reading flow. Clicking doesn’t win out on speed or ease of use, but it also has its advantages. Each page will have a link that you can share with others. There are trade-offs between clicking and scrolling.