Interfaces became more visual. Buttons started looking like real objects. Gradients, shadows, and shine were everywhere.
People were more comfortable with computers now. Designers started adding personality and trying to make things feel more engaging.
- •Glossy buttons
- •Bright gradients
- •Decorative elements like reflections and textures
KEY PRINCIPLE
Make it feel interactive and fun.
Winamp skins were so popular that people spent hours just customizing how their music player looked.