The Web Design Museum is a one-of-a-kind online museum cataloging the evolution of websites, apps, and software from the early days of the Internet. As a web designer, I’m fascinated by this living archive of digital design history.
Exploring the Museum’s Galleries
The heart of the museum is its extensive galleries showcasing screens and videos of old websites and apps. You can browse by year to see how web design standards and trends have changed. There are also curated galleries around themes like early websites, Flash-era sites, search engines, Y2K aesthetics, and more.
Some highlights include:
- Early sites like the Space Jam website with its retro 1996 design
- Relics like the original Facebook from 2004 when it was still called TheFacebook
- Design pioneers like the groundbreaking CSS layouts on 2Advanced Studios
Engaging Social Media
The museum shares its collection actively on platforms like Twitter (@WebDesignMuseum) and YouTube (WebDesignMuseum). These feeds feature great short videos showcasing old sites in action. It’s a fun way to see web design history in motion!
Passion Project with a Purpose
The Web Design Museum is a passion project built and maintained by one person. But it serves the vital purpose of preserving digital heritage for future generations. As technology moves at lightning speed, sites like this keep our design history from being forgotten.
For anyone interested in revisiting old sites or studying how web design has evolved, the Web Design Museum is an incredible resource. Take a nostalgic trip through the early internet and enjoy this treasure trove of design history!