Which innovative military camouflage design technique, first widely implemented during World War I, was inspired by artists and completely revolutionized naval vessel visibility?

During World War I, military product design underwent a fascinating transformation as nations sought innovative ways to conceal their assets from enemy observation. This led to one of the most innovative product design movements in military history, fundamentally changing how equipment was developed, tested, and deployed. This poll explores a key innovation from this pivotal period that forever changed military product design philosophy.

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Dazzle camouflage - geometric patterns of contrasting colors designed not to hide ships but to make their speed, size, and direction difficult to determine
Mimetic camouflage - painting ships to match the exact color patterns of ocean waves based on meteorological data from specific naval routes
Shadow elimination technique - using counterillumination on the underside of ships to eliminate shadows cast by moonlight
Transparency illusion - applying gradients of blue and gray to create a visual effect making portions of ships appear to blend with the horizon