My objection to flat design is that it gives up useful visual cues. Items seen as closer deserve more of our attention. Raised items have a greater importance.
Yes you could use size to convey this, but unless you want many many sizes, you have limited the vocal range of your website.
If we are now horse-trading visual cues in search of ever simpler sites, why not websites in simple, monochromatic black and white?
Yes you could use size to convey this, but unless you want many many sizes, you have limited the vocal range of your website.
If we are now horse-trading visual cues in search of ever simpler sites, why not websites in simple, monochromatic black and white?