The Death of the Scroll Bar: On the Aging of Interfaces
From MySpace glitter to TikTok's endless feed: how interfaces aged, what we lost with the scroll bar, and why small, finite feeds are quietly returning.
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From MySpace glitter to TikTok's endless feed: how interfaces aged, what we lost with the scroll bar, and why small, finite feeds are quietly returning.
The web swings between form, meaning, and technology. Flat design made things clear; now we miss feel and voice — and CSS is finally good enough not to make us choose.
Thoughts on creating software that ages gracefully and remains useful over time.