recently stumbled upon this article about how cozy video game vibes are having a moment. it's like finding peace when everything around you is chaos! these slower-paced, more tranquil experiences seem to be exactly what need rn.
i mean seriously ⚡ do we really have time for breaking news alerts? or would i rather just grow some veggies and catch fish in my virtual backyard instead of scrolling through all the doomscrolling on social media?
these games aren't just a fun distraction; they reveal smth important about building digital products during anxious times. it's not enough to throw more features at users anymore - sometimes, what we really need is less.
think
figma and other design tools can learn from this too: simplicity over complexity might be the key here ⭐
anyone else notice how much calmer you feel after a session of planting virtual flowers? or am i just nuts for thinking there's something to these trends beyond nostalgia?
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full read:
https://uxdesign.cc/the-calm-and-charm-of-cosy-games-in-a-chaotic-world-7f29dbd8f4d9?source=rss----138adf9c44c---4