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Frosted glass UI card panels with blurred colorful gradient background

2026-06-26 · 7 min read

Glassmorphism in 2026: Is the Trend Still Worth Using?

Glassmorphism isn't dead - but it's evolved. Here's where the frosted-glass aesthetic stands in 2026 and when you should actually use it.

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Holographic chrome Y2K aesthetic interface with pixel fonts and gradients

2026-06-23 · 8 min read

Y2K UI Design: Why the Year 2000 Aesthetic Is Back and Bigger

Y2K UI is everywhere in 2026. Chrome gradients, pixel fonts, and holographic buttons - here's what the aesthetic actually is and how to build it right.

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