####Have you ever not used an app/website because of how it looks?
- User Interface (UI) is becoming more and more important
- Why? YOu could have written the best code possible for an app, but most people won't want to use it if it doesn't look updated
####Trends
- Account registration (Oauth)
- Long scroll
- Card layouts
- Hero images
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####What is on its way out?
- Parallax
- Non-mobile friendly
- Too much design
- Flash intro
####More Trends to Try
- Rich animations
- Ex. Slack's rotating 'tic tac toe' board
- Hover animations
- Ex. Turing's Staff page
- Galleries and slideshows
- Ex. coloRIDEo
- Responsive design
- Minimalism
- Ex. Spotify's 'Year in Music'
#####Other pros?
- Creates a positive loop in personal relationships -> say it loud and proud!
- Promotes a mindfulness state of mind.
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####Pros of CSS Frameworks
- Materialize/Bootstrap
- Foundation
- Semantic UI
- Bourbon
####Creativity is key! Go out there, have fun, and create your own trend!