flat textures

[/flæt ˈtɛkstʃərz/]
nounpl: flat textures
texturas planas
1. Surface finishes that lack depth, dimension, or variation; having a smooth, even appearance without raised or recessed areas
The designer chose flat textures for a minimalist aesthetic.
O designer escolheu texturas planas para uma estética minimalista.
2. In visual art and design, surfaces that appear two-dimensional or lack tactile variation
Flat textures in modern UI design create a clean and contemporary look.
As texturas planas no design de interface moderno criam uma aparência limpa e contemporânea.
3. In painting and illustration, the use of uniform color areas without shading or modeling
The artist used flat textures to emphasize the graphic quality of the composition.
O artista usou texturas planas para enfatizar a qualidade gráfica da composição.
The term 'flat textures' gained popularity with the rise of flat design movement in digital and graphic design, particularly in UI/UX design. This aesthetic preference emerged in the 2010s as a reaction to skeuomorphic design and became standard in contemporary web and app design. The concept is used equally in Brazilian and American design industries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
smooth surfacesplain texturesuniform finishesmatte surfacestwo-dimensional surfaces
Antonyms / Antônimos
textured surfacesrough texturesthree-dimensional texturesembossed surfacesdimensional finishes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
texturas planas
Standard usage in design and art contexts
Portugal
texturas lisas/planas
Both terms used; 'lisas' emphasizes smoothness
Design Industry (Brazil)
flat design/design flat
English term often used in professional contexts

Related Words

texturesurface finishmatteminimalismflatnessdimensionalityvisual depth

Related Idioms & Phrases

flat design
lack of texture
smooth finish
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