Why Links Are Blue (It’s Not Biology)
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Design Thinking
It's the single most important design decision in the history of the internet, yet no one knows who made it. The story of why links are blue isn't about psychology. It's a story of rigid technical constraints, forgotten research, and a single choice that outsourced our memory to computers, turning us all into the first informational cyborgs.
This research was part of my work for huly.io, a new browser built on a deep understanding of design philosophy. If your company wants to build its future on clear principles, not trends, let's talk.
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This research was part of my work for huly.io, a new browser built on a deep understanding of design philosophy. If your company wants to build its future on clear principles, not trends, let's talk.
→ Free Weekly Subscription: https://designlovers.substack.com/subscribe
→ Official Site & Partnership Inquiries → https://design-lovers.com/
→ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilia-werner/
→ Contact me: t.me/simplygreen, wa.me/447944473843, ilia@convixa.com
Next up: The most important application on your computer will soon cease to exist: https://youtu.be/nOMEh1grdJ8