Windows 95 revolutionized personal computing by introducing user-friendly features like the Start menu and taskbar. Microsoft design director Diego Baca appreciates the operating system for making computing accessible to all. The nostalgia surrounding Windows 95 is evident as people creatively replicate its aesthetics today through apps and social media. Importantly, Windows 95's design principles emerged from a push to prioritize user experience, marking a significant shift in software development that has had lasting effects on the industry.
Windows 95 introduced a lot of these really clear, really durable metaphors of how computing could be simpler for customers. It stands out as a foundational shift.
Windows 95 succeeded because it was the first Microsoft operating system that actually put designers in charge of the design, emphasizing usability and user experience.
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