02 · Manifesto
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The Case Against Polish
1
Default styles are not a failure
The browser shipped these fonts for a reason. We stopped overriding what already works.
2
Decoration is dishonesty
Every gradient hides a decision. Every shadow implies depth where none exists.
3
Speed is a feature, not a feeling
Zero CSS frameworks. Zero build steps. The page loads before you blink.
4
Ugliness demands attention
When everything is smooth, nothing is memorable. Friction is the interface.