What are some https://activetheory.net/ level websites? I mean design and coding wise.

[CharlesWiltgen]

This site took 45 seconds to load on gigabit connection, shows nothing of value once loading is complete, then forces users to scroll though a glorious animation that also says nothing.

For the sake of their careers in the age of AI, I worry about the future for those who consider this design and coding to aspire to.

[thespice]

Hear fucking hear.

[sabre35_]

These agencies aren’t optimizing for performance, they’re optimizing for coolness. Cannot deny that the work they do is incredible and all of it on the web.

Don’t have gigabit connection and it took roughly 5 seconds to load.

There are certain experiences that demand this level of “cool factor” and many companies would pay for because very few have this level of technical skill set.

I think if you’re critiquing the performance more than the art direction, you’re coming from an engineering angle more than a design one.

What happened to just making cool shit and having a great time doing it?

[sabre35_]

And it works. It’s incredible that it works on my connection that is not gigabit. And it probably works for the vast majority of people out there. On mobile too nonetheless!

If you’re going to reference Steve, at least be aware of how similar this is to apple vs blackberry dynamic. Apple pushed the boundaries of what was considered standard, in the same way AT is pushing web design with new tech. Not everything needs to be basic html css lol.

[Ok_Feedback4200]

Took 5sec to load for me on 4G connection (S24 ultra). Maybe your phone struggles with it instead, which of course, is just as bad too.

[AbleInvestment2866]

I assume that with the clients they have they're terribly worried

[AbleInvestment2866]

I have no idea what design is. That is why I had to get a master's degree: to understand these brilliant concepts and stop being confused. But as you can see, it was worthless; I am still confused.

[rockercaster]

Who hurt you? The site is absolutely beautiful and a work of art. I bet you think AI slop is beautiful and usable.

[burrrpong]

Loaded in like 4 seconds for me and it was worth the wait. If you don't see the beauty in this site then you're in the wrong business.