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Y2K / WEB 1.0 NOSTALGIA
Early Internet Vibes: GIFs, Pixel Fonts, and Table Layouts
ABOUT Y2K DESIGN
Welcome to the wild world of early internet design! This aesthetic celebrates the chaotic, experimental
era of web design from 1995-2005, when designers were just figuring out what the web could be.
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
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- TABLE LAYOUTS: Everything built with <table> tags
- ANIMATED GIFS: Spinning logos, under construction signs
- PIXEL FONTS: Tiny, barely readable text
- BRIGHT COLORS: Neon greens, magentas, and cyans
- VISITOR COUNTERS: Proudly displaying hit counts
- FRAME LAYOUTS: Multiple frames in one page
- BLINKING TEXT: <blink> and <marquee> tags everywhere
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CLASSIC WEB 1.0 FEATURES
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GUESTBOOK
Sign our guestbook! Leave a message for other visitors to see.
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WEBRINGS
Join the circle! Navigate between related websites.
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MIDI MUSIC
Automatic background music that starts when you visit!
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UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Pages that are "coming soon" with animated GIFs.
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TYPICAL Y2K WEBSITES
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PERSONAL HOMEPAGES
GeoCities, Angelfire, Tripod
Family photos and hobbies
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FAN SITES
Dedicated to TV shows, bands
Episode guides and lyrics
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CORPORATE SITES
Early company websites
Flash intros and splash pages
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MODERN USAGE:
• Ironic and parody websites
• Retro-themed projects
• Nostalgic art installations
• Indie web revival movement
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Screen resolution: 800x600 | Last updated: December 31, 1999
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