We see this all the time as as we browse the web, some of it was fresh a year ago, some of it was fresh a month ago (like the fancy design flourishes) and some where never really that trendy but everyone just thought they wehere really cool when they used them (like comic seans font). I found an awesome article that got me thinking about this.

1) Reflective objects:

I think these are everywhere these days from graphic user interfaces to half the web pages out there. I must admit i used that myself and still think that it's good design in the appropriate projects (like the cleaning company)

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2) Flourishes

Yep, i used that one myself. It's easy to create and it looks pretty slick. After a few of those however it starts to get old quick.

3) Over use of stock photography

I have nothing against stock photography, i think it's great to use if you can't go out and take pictures yourself. However most people make a mistake by making it look so obviously stock that your project screams "GENERIC" at the viewer

4) Torn or scruffy paper

I see a huge amount of sites that have some sort of a torn paper or paper texture in the background. I guess its suppose to convey how artsy the site is or may old fashion? I am not sure. I never liked the paper design in a first place (Felix made his blog using that technique just to spite me)

5) Glossy buttons and navigation

This is probably the most used thing out there. It does look fancy, it gives everything the whole "web 2.0" feel. It usually goes as a combination with reflective surfaces and flourishes .. yes it was cool a year ago, yes i did it too, and yes this needs to stop.

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