Retro Web Aesthetics and Early Internet Artifacts: The Digital Nostalgia Asset Class
The web of the early 2000s — complete with pixelated graphics, clunky layouts, animated GIFs, and chaotic design — is making a surprising comeback. What was once considered outdated and “cringe” is now being rebranded as digital vintage. From Geocities fan pages to Myspace layouts and old Flash websites, early internet aesthetics are becoming sought-after collectibles—and, yes, even investable assets.
