The Digital Press

Many modern websites prioritize flashy design and animations over user experience, leading to slow load times and frustrating interactions. The article argues for simpler, more functional designs that focus on usability rather than impressing other designers.

Why it matters: Excessive animations and heavy sites frustrate users, causing lost sales and diminished user satisfaction.

The big picture: While award-winning sites showcase creativity, most users prefer fast, simple, and problem-solving websites.

Stunning stat: Websites averaging 2.5MB now weigh more than the original Doom game, impacting load speed and usability.

Commenters say: Readers debate the article’s scope and statistics, noting some design awards sites are unrepresentative and web performance trends are improving overall.