[allyourhorses]

Windows 3.1 had something like 5 built-in widgets. CTL3D.DLL (dating myself here!) IIRC added a bunch more. IMHO somewhere between CTL3D and XP was when design topped out.

I still love elements of 7 and 10, but honestly would have been totally fine if 2K or XP were the final themes. Imagine if after all this time, the only way to date a Windows installation was by subtle design variations of the window title bar. Such bliss! Although of course, I am glad for many of the changes made during the mobile/touch revolution.

I wonder if the tide will ever turn on UX ideologists. Chased out of the industry like the witches and warlocks they are :)