Skeuomorphism vs. Flat Design in UI
Condition |
Skeuomorphism |
Flat Design |
---|---|---|
Visual Style |
It uses real-world textures and 3D effects |
Uses flat, 2D elements and clean lines with minimal gradients |
Complexity |
This design is highly complex as often visually complicated and detailed |
Complexity is low as these design are simplistic and minimalistic |
Platform Adaptability |
May not adapt well to different screen sizes |
Adaptable and responsive to various devices |
Trendiness |
These designs are less preferred by people today due to complexity, high clutterness etc. |
Popular between designers and marketers. Due to simplistic to look and enhance loading of interface |
Engagement |
Increases interaction between user and system as it gives a feeling of familiarity |
Users has to first understand the system to interact. Hence, resulting in less engagement |
Difference Between Skeuomorphism and Flat Design in UI
Skeuomorphic designs were used to rule the UI design system in earlier days. Today how outdated it may look but this design has made the user familiar with the ways real-world elements are incorporated in interfaces because of which a paradigm shift from skeuomorphism to flat designs happened easily.
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