Flatcore

An aesthetic that takes the principles of flat design (minimalism, bold colors, clean lines, no skeuomorphism) and treats them as a complete visual world. Flatcore is about the beauty of simplicity: solid blocks of color, perfect geometric shapes, crisp typography, and the absence of ornament. It’s the aesthetic of modern UI design, architectural minimalism, and the clean spaces of Scandinavian interiors. Flatcore can feel cold or liberating, sterile or pure—depending on the viewer. It’s a reaction against the clutter of skeuomorphism and the nostalgia of other -cores.

Example: "Her room was white walls, a single yellow chair, a black shelf with three objects—Flatcore, making minimalism into a statement about clarity and calm."

by Abzugal March 30, 2026

fratcore

Of or relating to the college or fraternity lifestyle. Typically what college guys do in their dorm or the frat house when they are supposed to be studying. Usually used to describe video games but can be extended to other media such as movies, television, and music. Some examples of fratcore games include: Super Smash Brothers, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, and Madden.

That guy Pawel is really fratcore, he has won the last four campus Brawl tournaments using Game and Watch.

by Nikuman August 4, 2010