Minimalist/Flat Design

Flat design is a very popular trend in web design now. It focuses on the use of simplistic icons and buttons, colour variety and typography. It uses 2D symbols and shapes to communicate ideas and colours and layouts to enhance them.

Incorporated into the minimalist idea is the use of simple, smooth animations that help to make the space clutter free. 

It is important, however, as with all trends, to know when to use them on a website. Hence, one has to know what the purpose of the website and what style would best suit the needs of said website. For more on this trend, see the video below.