Ask HN: Is there any appetite for the return of "lickable" UIs? Is there any appetite for the return of "lickable" UIs? I miss the colors, contrast, polish, and shine of [Mac OS 10.3](https://guidebookgallery.org/screenshots/macosx103) in particular. I find it all so beautiful—it was one of the major things that drew me to Mac OS. I also found it easier to use; there was no mystery about what was a button or where the scroll bar was. |
I’m generally tired of the soulless, flat, muted web.
1. 25 years ago, computers and the internet was something new you wanted to attract people to, shiny new toys.
Today it is something people are gonna stare at 10 hours a day or more. I guess Windows XP was really tiring for the eyes after a while.
2. I believe the evolution we see in UI is exactly the same we saw in buildings and homes. I personally can't believe how depressing most modern houses are inside and outside.