"flat metro" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Conceived in the early 2010s, near the end of the "Frutiger" time period. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} flat metro (uncountable)
  1. (aesthetic, technology, neologism) Aesthetic that bears a heavy resemblance to and pioneers elements of Flat Design. Characterized by blocks of flat color contrasted by monochromatic backgrounds, simple vector-based patterns, and organic or geometric shapes. It served as a transition from Frutiger Aero to Flat Design during the Early/Mid-2010s. Tags: neologism, uncountable Categories (topical): Aesthetics, Technology
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