End of Flat Design and the Emergence of "Skeuomorphism 2.0"

Introduction

• Presenter: Enthusiastic about the end of flat design.
• Purpose: Explanation of flat design, its history, and the emerging trends.

Flat Design: An Overview

• Web 2.0 Era (Early 2000s - 2007/2008):
  • Characterized by gradients, drop shadows, and glows.
• Material Design (2014):
  • Introduced by Google as a design aesthetics library and style guide.
  • Emphasized simplistic, clean design with minimal gradients and shadows.
• Current State:
  • Dominant from 2014 until today.

Emerging Trends

• **Shift from Flat Design: **
  • Beginning of a transition away from flat design.
  • Reintroduction of gradients, glows, blurs, and drop shadows.
• **Skeuomorphism 2.0: **
  • New design realm integrating elements from the past.
  • Not identical to past trends but incorporates certain aspects.

Examples and Excitement

• Design Inspirations:
  • Works by Brett from Design Joy.
  • Presenter's personal projects.
• Upcoming Course:
  • Presenter to release a course on integrating these new aesthetics.

Challenges for Designers

• Flat Design Training:
  • Designers post-2014 may struggle with integrating new elements.
  • Importance of learning to use effects like gradients and shadows properly.

Impact on Different Design Areas

• Creative Projects & Landing Pages:
  • New aesthetics infiltrating these areas.
• Major Websites (e.g., Amazon):
  • Unlikely to adopt these changes immediately.

Exciting New Elements

• Motion and Animation:
  • Integration of motion with new design trends.
  • RVE (a new standard) to revolutionize animations in design.
• Future Learning and Sharing:
  • Presenter plans to share knowledge on integrating these trends.

Conclusion

• Engagement:
  • Encouragement to follow the presenter for more insights.
  • Anticipation for future developments in design aesthetics.