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Microsoft’s new Fluent illustrations are more 3D and playful
Skeuomorphism is back with more 3D and playful shapes.
“The flat vectorized style that was once hugely popular across the industry was now communicating sub-optimally and potentially evoking ideas and themes that were misaligned with our company values.” The 3D illustrations are a lot more expressive and playful than the flat and desaturated style that Microsoft has been using in recent years, with a focus on soft contours and more curves, shapes, and elements that mirror the natural world. “Our previous illustrations often duplicated accompanying written copy, creating unnecessary mental strain and occasional confusion,” says Microsoft’s design team.
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