The next update for the iOS is rumored to feature a “very, very flat” interface according to 9to5mac’s sources. It has a level of flatness similar to Windows Phone and Metro UI, says one of their sources. I wonder how iOS users are going to react to this change.
A “flat design” removes artificial elements like lighting effects that make buttons and controls look like they’re made from metal. Take a look at the majority of Windows Phone app icons and native apps. I have some likes and dislikes about this design.
I’m glad that there are three different sizes for icons, but I’m not a fan of apps that use the default tile color as background. For example, having a homescreen filled with mostly red icons become boring. I wonder if iOS is going to follow this implementation too.
The design language on Windows Phone is more typography-based. It relies more on words and less on graphics. While I do like this approach, I sometimes feel there’s too much text on some apps. For example, I think the header titles on the Facebook app for Windows Phone takes too much space. I like how the new Tumblr for Windows Phone handles header titles. They disappear when you scroll down, taking advantage of the screen space.
TechCrunch says that Google has also been moving towards a flat and more modern design with Android. An example is the Google Now app which also just came out for iOS.
What are your thoughts on flat design?
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