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> They're boring. They're dated.

Boring sound like a good UI quality to me. I don't want UI to be entertaining and full of surprises, I want a job to be done.

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But that will not get you a promotion or industry award if you are the designer.

The only flat theme I liked was Zukitre under Linux with the Newaita icons. Contrasted gray with clear buttons and nice icons. The rest sucked a lot. Either too bright, or dark, or contrastless.

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