01/ Origins of the web
A network of static, text-first pages connected by hyperlinks. No design system existed yet — just documents, linked together.
1991
02/ First graphical browser
The release of Mosaic, the first widely-used graphical web browser, made the internet accessible to non-technical users. Websites became visual and interactive.
1993
03/ Social media rise
The rise of social media platforms redefined online interaction and content sharing. The internet evolved into a social space, connecting people worldwide.
2004
04/ Smartphones & mobile web
The launch of smartphones revolutionized how people access the internet, putting powerful web browsing and apps in everyone's pocket.
2007
05/ AI-powered web
Generative interfaces and AI copilots began shaping how pages are built and browsed, turning static sites into responsive, conversational experiences.