Tag: 90s minimalism

The clean, spare interfaces of the 1990s - born of constraints, clarity, and a stubborn devotion to usability - offer a surprisingly potent playbook for today's privacy-focused tech activists. This piece traces the lineage and extracts concrete design rules for building ethical, user-first digital tools.

How the pared-back, function-first products of the 1990s offer a blueprint for modern tech design - reducing cognitive load, extending product lifespan, and creating more humane digital experiences.