Flat design is a style that, as the name suggests, resembles a flat surface. This look and style rose quickly among designers due to its simplicity while retaining a great impact. In this chapter, we will cover the restrictions and rules of flat design, what you should do and shouldn't do, as well as when to use flat design in your layouts.

A flat design website looks organized, clean, and yet very professional. Imagine a room filled with furniture, tables, couches, rugs, pots, and plants. You have been in a room like that, and even though it feels cozy, it feels cramped and sometimes, with just a bit too much of things. Now imagine removing those tables, couches, and rugs and leaving just the bare essentials: one rug, one couch, and only one small useful table. The white walls will look clearer and bigger, and the room will feel clearer and more spacious. For a designer starting in flat design, such as yourself, this is roughly the same process that you need to go through, by...