Looking Ahead to the Next Web
The next version of the web probably won’t have a name. It will just happen, quietly, like everything else.
Archive
End of the Decade Reflections
The web from 2000 to now barely resembles itself. Static pages gave way to blogs, then social feeds. Curious where the next ten years take us.
Static Pages Still Work
There’s something nice about simple pages that don’t move or refresh. The web doesn’t always need to be dynamic.
Social Media Burnout
Posting everything all the time is exhausting. Quiet corners of the web are starting to feel more appealing again.
Streaming Is Replacing Downloads
Music and video are moving toward streaming. Ownership is starting to feel less important than access.
The Rise of Smartphones
Android devices are everywhere now. The smartphone market is no longer a one-company show. Choice is back.
Minimal Design Is Back
White space, simple typography, fewer gradients. Design feels calmer than it did a few years ago.
Software as a Service
Installing software feels optional these days. The browser is becoming the platform again.
Cloud Is the New Buzzword
Everything is being called the cloud now. It mostly means someone else’s server, but it’s catching on.
HTML5 Is Becoming a Thing
More talk about HTML5, less about Flash. Video, audio, canvas. The web feels like it’s slowly reclaiming ground it gave up to plugins.