I voted you up because I agree overall, but I disagree that it's a fad. I've been creating "flat" interfaces for years. When the whole "Web 2.0" hit with the s

I voted you up because I agree overall, but I disagree that it's a fad. I've been creating "flat" interfaces for years. When the whole "Web 2.0" hit with the shiny buttons and gradients, I briefly played with those design trends. But, as a fan of minimalist design, I always revert back to a simpler, cleaner, and flat design.