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It is characterized by its vast use of Skeuomorphism, glossy textures, cloudy skies, tropical fish, water, bubbles, glass, lens flare, sprawling patterns, "humanism", aero glass, bokeh, Frutiger fonts, Abstract Tech, auroras and bright, vibrant colors (usually greens and blues). This aesthetic was originally unnamed at the time, being more associated with specific styles (e.g., Windows Aero, iOS's skeuomorphic icons, and the visuals of Mirror's Edge and Spore) rather than a broader aesthetic. Some referred to it as "Web 2.0 Gloss" during the time when the aesthetic was mainstream, however it was mostly used as an adjective to describe the glossy elements of Frutiger Aero rather than the aesthetic as a whole. The term " Frutiger Aero" was coined in 2017 by Sofi Lee of the Consumer Aesthetics Research Institute and went viral in 2022, leading to renewed interest in the aesthetic. Frutiger Aero contains many sub-aesthetics/related aesthetics; these include, but are not limited to: Frutiger Metro, Technozen, Frutiger Eco, and Helvetica Aqua Aero. Frutiger Aero is named after Adrian Frutiger (who created the Frutiger fonts commonly used alongside Frutiger Aero) and Windows Aero (the UI theme of Windows Vista/7), which spread outward and influenced many other companies' design choices the era. [ ] Contents * 1 History + 1.1 Primitive Stages (2001-2004) + 1.2 Mainstream Adoption (2004-2007) + 1.3 Prime (2007-2012) + 1.4 Decline (2012-2017) + 1.5 Neo-Aero (2021-present) * 2 Visuals * 3 Subgenres & Related Aesthetics + 3.1 Subgenres o 3.1.1 Frutiger Eco o 3.1.2 Helvetica Aqua Aero o 3.1.3 Frutiger Aurora o 3.1.4 Dark Aero o 3.1.5 Technozen o 3.1.6 Funky Seasons o 3.1.7 DORFic o 3.1.8 Vectorgarden + 3.2 Related Aesthetics o 3.2.1 Bright Tertiaries o 3.2.2 Frutiger Metro * 4 Media + 4.1 Television + 4.2 Film + 4.3 Tabletop Games + 4.4 Video Games + 4.5 Websites + 4.6 Webfiction + 4.7 Technology + 4.8 Miscellaneous + 4.9 Music o 4.9.1 Artists o 4.9.2 Albums o 4.9.3 Songs & Singles o 4.9.4 Soundtracks o 4.9.5 Music Videos o 4.9.6 Miscellaneous * 5 Trivia + 5.1 Windows' acknowledgement of Frutiger Aero + 5.2 Wikipedia's acknowledgement of Frutiger Aero o 5.2.1 Ukrainian Wikipedia article o 5.2.2 Windows Aero article ("Legacy" section) * 6 Resources History[ ] Primitive Stages (2001-2004)[ ] Frutiger Aero has roots in 2001 to 2004 builds of Microsoft's Windows Longhorn (later renamed Windows Vista) and the skeuomorphic design of Mac OS X, which itself was derived from early versions of iMovie. Over time, the "Plex" theme was updated, the earliest "Windows Aero" glass borders (though they were technically not true Windows Aero) were introduced, the glossier "Slate" theme replaced the Plex theme, and complete Aero effects were introduced in Windows Explorer and Internet Explorer via the Desktop Window Manager (though a registry modification was needed to make the OS's entire UI Aero). As the zeitgeist of the 1990s was fading with events such as the Dot-com Bubble Burst, the September 11th Attacks, and the War on Terror, Frutiger Aero began to emerge and eventually overtake Y2K as the dominant aesthetic of its time due to the prominent cultural shift that was occurring during the Early-2000s. The development of Windows Vista (codenamed "Longhorn") (2001-2007) The development of Windows Vista (codenamed "Longhorn") (2001-2007) The development of Windows Vista (codenamed "Longhorn") (2001-2007) Early versions of Mac OS X's Aqua UI (2001-2005)Early versions of Mac OS X's Aqua UI (2001-2005) Early versions of Mac OS X's Aqua UI (2001-2005) Early examples of Frutiger Aero (2002-2005), which still utilized a lot of the visual motifs of the Y2K aesthetic.Early examples of Frutiger Aero (2002-2005), which still utilized a lot of the visual motifs of the Y2K aesthetic. Early examples of Frutiger Aero (2002-2005), which still utilized a lot of the visual motifs of the Y2K aesthetic. Mainstream Adoption (2004-2007)[ ] The mainstreaming of Frutiger Aero began in Late-2004 with the releases of Windows Media Player 10 (featuring design ideas found in Longhorn), the Seventh Generation of Video Game Consoles, the PlayStation Portable (XrossMediaBar, in development since the PSX in 2003), and Apple's iPod "Silhouette" advertising campaign (Funky Seasons). Frutiger Aero began to become more common in 2005 and 2006, with the release of Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, Longhorn Build 5048 (the first build where the system's entire UI was Aero), Windows Vista Beta 1, the Xbox 360 (Blades Dashboard), Nintendo DS Lite, PlayStation 3, and Nintendo Wii. By 2007, with the release of Windows Vista (retail version), the first iPhone (iPhone OS 1.0), and Mac OS X Leopard (10.5), Frutiger Aero was completely established. The 7th Generation of Video Game Consoles (launched in 2005-2006), which largely contributed to the widespread adoption of Frutiger Aero.The 7th Generation of Video Game Consoles (launched in 2005-2006), which largely contributed to the widespread adoption of Frutiger Aero. The 7th Generation of Video Game Consoles (launched in 2005-2006), which largely contributed to the widespread adoption of Frutiger Aero . Steve Jobs revealing the iPhone at MacWorld (2007)Steve Jobs revealing the iPhone at MacWorld (2007) Steve Jobs revealing the iPhone at MacWorld (2007) Apple's iPod "Silhouette" advertising campaign (2004).Apple's iPod "Silhouette" advertising campaign (2004). Apple's iPod "Silhouette" advertising campaign (2004). Prime (2007-2012)[ ] During Frutiger Aero's prime, most advertising, media, stock imagery and technology released during this time embodied the aesthetic or was heavily influenced by it. Frutiger Aero also shares similarities with the Y2K aesthetic and is considered its successor, as it shares a similar bright and glossy futuristic look, albeit in a more refined, corporate form. It was also concurrent with the McBling, Surf Crush, and ElectroPop 08 aesthetics, and overlaps with them with varying degrees. During this time, various sub-aesthetics began to arise due to the Frutiger Umbrella becoming increasingly broad in nature. Decline (2012-2017)[ ] In 2012, the skeuomorphic look of Frutiger Aero (i.e. Windows 7) started to fade in favor of the Flat Design look (i.e. Windows 8/10). Nintendo's Wii U (2012) was the last videogame console that used Frutiger Aero in full. However, the Wii U was a commercial failure, only selling 13.56 million units, further contributing to Frutiger Aero's demise. In some cases, companies switched first to Frutiger Metro, then to Flat Design. By 2013, Frutiger Aero had started to be overshadowed by Flat Design, the release of iOS 7 being the most major example of this. In 2017, a minimalist web/tech aesthetic appeared known as Corporate Memphis, officially symbolising the death of Frutiger Aero. However, there are still some areas where Frutiger Aero is still used today, especially in retail boxes for medical and cleaning products, as well as school textbooks. Windows 8 (2012)Windows 8 (2012) Windows 8 (2012) iOS 7 (2013)iOS 7 (2013) iOS 7 (2013) Neo-Aero (2021-present)[ ] The term "Frutiger Aero" was coined by Sofi Lee of the Consumer Aesthetics Research Institute in 2017, leading to a gradual increase in interest in the aesthetic. Since 2021-2023, it has made a slight comeback via TikTok videos in the form of nostalgia, the hashtag "# frutigeraero" being used over 30 million times^[1]. This is similar to the Y2K revival, a similar phenomenon that occurred during the Mid /Late-2010s. Given that Y2K has been undergoing a popular resurgence since the Mid/Late-2010s with Neo-Y2K, it is also likely a "Neo-Aero" movement is currently underway or will be underway in the future. This is an example of the "20-year nostalgia cycle", as Frutiger Aero began triggering mass-nostalgia for people around 18 years after its emergence. Visuals[ ] Key elements of UIs that use Frutiger Aero include linear gradients (typically seen on buttons and navigation bars), bloom/glow, and a shine/sheen on many elements in effort of making them look 3D and realistic. Frutiger Aero visuals, at first glance, can be mistaken for simply being the Y2K aesthetic in action, but the biggest difference is that the images tend to have higher-definition visuals and less primitive 3D visuals compared to most Y2K imagery (largely due to Frutiger Aero emerging just as HD video began to become popular). The visuals of Frutiger Aero somewhat lack the "anything goes" mentality often associated with the Y2K aesthetic (i.e. the "Green Head" of Windows ME's Media Player), going for more of a refined look. The Frutiger Aero look is often considered the "halfway point" between the busyness of the Y2K era and the minimalism of the Flat Design/Corporate Memphis era. Common motifs associated with Frutiger Aero are Skeuomorphism, glossy textures, "humanism", use of nature, bokeh, bubbles, Frutiger fonts, glass, and auroras. 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(2010-2013) Samsung Galaxy S4 WallpaperSamsung Galaxy S4 Wallpaper Samsung Galaxy S4 Wallpaper An example of a Frutiger Aero utopiaAn example of a Frutiger Aero utopia An example of a Frutiger Aero utopia WiiFit startup screenWiiFit startup screen WiiFit startup screen A 2023 example of Frutiger Aero, the Roboraptor X by Wowwee ToysA 2023 example of Frutiger Aero, the Roboraptor X by Wowwee Toys A 2023 example of Frutiger Aero, the Roboraptor X by Wowwee Toys iFish [2005]iFish [2005] iFish [2005] 6lk7g5486lk7g548 A-frutiger-aero-styled-wallpaper-for-windows-that-i-made-v0-bfi0qhkgpj5a1 A-frutiger-aero-styled-wallpaper-for-windows-that-i-made-v0-bfi0qhkgpj5a1 DigicamDigicam Bot1Bot1 Bot4Bot4 Bot3Bot3 Bot2Bot2 WaterparkWaterpark WiiConnect24WiiConnect24 Windows website in 2007Windows website in 2007 Windows website in 2007 The MSN butterflyThe MSN butterfly The MSN butterfly GrassGrass Subgenres & Related Aesthetics[ ] Main article: Frutiger Family The Frutiger time period encompassed the zeitgeist of the Mid-2000s (2004) to the Early-2010s (2013). Frutiger Aero and its related aesthetics/subgenres encompassed and dominated advertising, stock imagery, technology, web design, branding, and media during the period it was mainstream. The Frutiger era succeeded the Y2K era and preceded the Flat Design era, often being considered the middle ground between the two. Frutiger Aero itself is increasingly broad leading the internet to assigning sub-categories to it to better understand it and its intricacies. Frutiger Family diagram -2Frutiger Family diagram -2 Subgenres[ ] Frutiger Eco[ ] Main article: Frutiger Eco Frutiger Aero images centered around environmentalism and nature have come to be known as Frutiger Eco. Frutiger Eco is a broad sub-aesthetic of Frutiger Aero. It focuses on renewable energy, living in harmony with nature, while also incorporating futuristic themes and architecture centered around nature and sustainability. Frutiger Eco was a popular aesthetic prevalent in images, advertising, graphic design, etc., of the Mid-2000s and Early-2010s that tried to spread awareness of climate change while also encouraging optimism in the form of images portraying a utopian, eco -friendly and advanced future; these motifs are similar to Solarpunk and Cyberparadism. Frutiger Eco is separated from these aesthetics as it more falls in-line with the visuals and history and of Frutiger Aero. Frutiger Eco's name comes from its father aesthetic, Frutiger Aero, and the prefix (not used as a prefix in this context) "eco", meaning ecology or the environment. EnergiaEnergia EjOH3dCVcAEuJpkEjOH3dCVcAEuJpk Green utopiaGreen utopia Helvetica Aqua Aero[ ] Main article: Helvetica Aqua Aero Helvetica Aqua Aero (also known as Frutiger Aqua, Aquacore, Low Frutiger, or simply Helvetica Aqua) is a Frutiger Aero and Y2K sub-aesthetic characterized by its use of imagery related to the sea, the ocean and beaches. Common imagery include aqua life, bubbles, water, aquatic colors and other key elements of the ocean. Helvetica Aqua combines this with shared elements of Y2K and Frutiger Aero such as gloss, futurism, 3D rendered objects, Early-2000s imagery, and gradients. Due to this, it is considered the halfway point between Y2K (1997-2004) and Frutiger Aero (2004-2013). HAAHAA PhishPhish F aqua2F aqua2 Frutiger Aurora[ ] Main article: Frutiger Aurora Frutiger Aurora is a subgenre of Frutiger Aero that focuses on the aurora visual; an aurora is a natural light display in Earth's sky, predominantly seen in high-latitude regions (around the Arctic and Antarctic). Auroras display dynamic patterns of brilliant lights that appear as curtains, rays, spirals, or dynamic flickers covering the entire sky. Frutiger Aurora emerged in the Early-2000s towards the end of the Y2K era and maintained it's popularity into the Early-2010s. D1shepb-b57b9a3c-0a67-480a-af4e-0e4fe5fca77b D1shepb-b57b9a3c-0a67-480a-af4e-0e4fe5fca77b Original 6f068dfbe99ececff8c37b9e5d88bda5Original 6f068dfbe99ececff8c37b9e5d88bda5 Aurora-1920x1080-blue-purple-vista-wallpaper-preview Aurora-1920x1080-blue-purple-vista-wallpaper-preview Dark Aero[ ] Main article: Dark Aero Dark Aero, also known as Mata Nero or Frutiger Ego, is a sub-genre of Frutiger Aero popular from c. 2006-2015. Dark Aero uses a darker color palette contrasting the depth-filled colorful motifs characteristic of Frutiger Aero. This gave the aesthetic a more simplistic look, which lead to it still being used after Frutiger Aero's decline. Another one of Dark Aero's main signature characteristics is aero glass. Dark Aero can be described as the middle ground between Frutiger Aero and Skeuomorphism due to its Frutiger Aero-esque imagery combined with Skeuomorphism's color palette. Whilst Frutiger Aero was more commonly used for mass market and commercial products, Dark Aero focused on high-end and enterprise-oriented items and services. Dark Aero was also commonly used for for modern tech such as smartphones, computers, TVs, cars, etc. Dark Aero 3Dark Aero 3 Windows 7 screen blackWindows 7 screen black Dark Aero 1Dark Aero 1 Technozen[ ] Main article: Technozen Technozen (also known as Techno Kawaii Zen, or alternatively Yuki) is an aesthetic primarily inspired by the aesthetics of Mid/Late-2000s Japanese technology. It can be described as cold, sterile, and professional looking, and at the same time, cozy, friendly, and cute. It is the Japanese counterpart of Frutiger Aero and it is described as a sub-aesthetic of it; however, Technozen is largely evocative of Asian design while Frutiger Aero is more global. Technozen was also popular in the realm of music, examples including the Wii Main Menu Music (2006) and Golden Sky by Jan Cyrka (2008) featured in the "A Day Made of Glass" videos. 72D37091-533A-4CAF-88FE-71259D2E5131 72D37091-533A-4CAF-88FE-71259D2E5131 Tumblr ntamsd6VOA1ua6q3ho1 1280Tumblr ntamsd6VOA1ua6q3ho1 1280 Nintendo wiiNintendo wii Funky Seasons[ ] Main article: Funky Seasons Funky Seasons (also known as Four Colors) was a frequently used color scheme found in consumer products and consumer technology during the Mid-2000s to the Early-2010s, first primarily seen around 2004 as a part of Apple's iPod "Silhouette" advertising campaign. It is a subgenre of Superflat Pop and Frutiger Aero and prominently consists of the colors electric lime, sky blue, hot pink and neon orange. The original name, according to the Consumer Aesthetics Research Institute, is Four Colors. Funky Seasons is popular in Japan with stores and brands such as Daiso, Sony and Fujifilm. Funky Seasons' color palette is also noted as being a reference to the colors of different seasons in Japan, specifically: Pink = Spring, Green = Summer, Orange = Autumn, and Blue = Winter. IPod promotional campaign 2003IPod promotional campaign 2003 D84f90b9f86e508cc70a994f92f15518D84f90b9f86e508cc70a994f92f15518 C8ng1xl9vp4a1C8ng1xl9vp4a1 DORFic[ ] Main article: DORFic DORFic (also known as Sunshine Polypunk or PolySunk) is an aesthetic featuring Abstract Tech-esque minimalist imagery that was popular from the Mid/Late-2000s to the Mid-2010s. DORFic is an acronym for daylight, orange, futurism, and the last 4 letters of the word "graphic" (simplified to "Fic"). This aesthetic is a subgenre of Frutiger Aero, Abstract Tech, and can be compared to Stecffism (Frutiger Eco subgenre) due to their shared element of being corporate. DORFic 1DORFic 1 DORFic 8DORFic 8 DORFic 13DORFic 13 Vectorgarden[ ] Main article: Vectorgarden Vectorgarden (formerly known as Floral Metro) is a subgenre of Vectorflourish, Frutiger Aero, and Frutiger Metro. It is characterized by minimalist abstract flourish patterns, flowers, auroras, butterflies, bubbles, as well by the heavy use of gradients, transparent, and glossy textures. Vectorgarden was popular between the Mid-2000s and Early-2010s, sharing a lot of overlap with Frutiger Aero since they share many of their visual motifs such as humanism, nature, auroras, and glossy textures. 69a60f001389c83a8f1f636c9371067269a60f001389c83a8f1f636c93710672 Metro 37Metro 37 Frutiger Metro3Frutiger Metro3 Related Aesthetics[ ] Bright Tertiaries[ ] Main article: Bright Tertiaries Bright Tertiaries is a broad aesthetic, graphic design style and interior design style originating in the Mid-2000s alongside contemporary and visually similar aesthetics such as Frutiger Aero, Frutiger Metro, and Funky Seasons. It was used for several purposes (mostly by corporations), being incredibly popular during its era. It was utilized for interior decor, architecture, graphic design, clothing, consumer electronics, and media. Bright Tertiaries is primarily centered around a tertiary color palette (lime green, fuchsia, orange, and teal). It began to fall out of mainstream use in the early 2010s, design trends experiencing a major shift from Frutiger-esque maximalist designs to Minimalistic philosophies such as Flat Design. Brte14Brte14 Brte19Brte19 Brte20Brte20 Frutiger Metro[ ] Main article: Frutiger Metro Frutiger Metro (also known as Flat Frutiger Aero, Vector Metro, or Vector Vomit) is a broad aesthetic that encompasses the "Frutiger" vector-based graphic designs of the 2000s. These designs share a lot similarities with Frutiger Aero and other aesthetics of the time. Unlike Frutiger Aero which contains large amounts of depth and texture, Frutiger Metro is flat. Its name comes from it's cousin-aesthetic, Frutiger Aero, which it bears a heavy resemblance to; the second part of it's name, Metro, is derived from the Metro design language created by Microsoft which was utilised in Windows 8 (Frutiger Metro's most prominent appearance). This is similar to Frutiger Aero being named after Windows Aero (featured in Windows 7). Some consider it a sub-aesthetic of Frutiger Aero, however, Frutiger Metro's increasingly broad nature distinguishes it from Frutiger Aero and establishes it as an aesthetic in its own right. MetroooooooooMetrooooooooo 512d49c2c9795b0c0f0e0a1fb15eb135512d49c2c9795b0c0f0e0a1fb15eb135 Frutiger Metro11Frutiger Metro11 Media[ ] Unlike with the Y2K aesthetic of the Late-1990s and early 2000s, which movies, TV, music, and video games of a science-fiction persuasion were based around, there was less overlap between this aesthetic and popular culture. It was and is mainly a corporate design philosophy. The Hexatron aesthetic, with its focus on dark surfaces, UI and the huge emphasis on blue color, eventually edged out Frutiger Aero to become more popular. Television[ ] * One Life to Live (1968-present) (2007-2014 episodes only) * All My Children (1970-present) (2007-2014 episodes only) * Teletubbies (1997-2001) * Make Way for Noddy (2002-2006) * Boohbah (2003-2006) * LazyTown (2004-2007) * Johnny Test (2005-2014) (2021-2022 episodes only) * Robotboy (2005-2008) * Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (2006-2016) * Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! (2006-2010) * iCarly (2007-2012) * Two and a Half Men (2003-2015) * Phineas and Ferb (2007-2015) * The Fresh Beat Band (2009-2013) * Fishtronaut (2009-2015) * Fantasy Island (2011) * Puella Magi Madoka Magica (2011) * Bubble Guppies (2011-2023) * Sam & Cat (2013-2014) * Newbie and the Disasternauts (2013) * Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures (2013-2015) The scenery from "Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures"The scenery from "Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures" The scenery from "Pac-Man and the Ghostly Adventures" Perry's Lair in Phineas & FerbPerry's Lair in Phineas & Ferb Perry's Lair in Phineas & Ferb Futuristic design combined with nature in the TeletubbiesFuturistic design combined with nature in the Teletubbies Futuristic design combined with nature in the Teletubbies From the Robotboy episode "Up a Tree", whereas the interior for "S.M.T.H.R.S" was shown.From the Robotboy episode "Up a Tree", whereas the interior for "S.M.T.H.R.S" was shown. From the Robotboy episode "Up a Tree", whereas the interior for "S.M.T.H.R.S" was shown. 5C6ABECA-CD9F-4445-A9CA-7770814A9BF2 5C6ABECA-CD9F-4445-A9CA-7770814A9BF2 The scenery of Mitakihara Town from "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" (2011)The scenery of Mitakihara Town from "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" (2011) The scenery of Mitakihara Town from "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" (2011) Film[ ] * Robots (2005) * Pokemon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea (2006) * Meet the Robinsons (2007) * Bee Movie (2007) * CJ7 (2008) * Wall-E (2008) * Astro Boy (2009) * Avatar (2009) * Despicable Me (2010) * Mars Needs Moms (2011) * Cars 2 (2011) * The Lorax (2012) * Tomorrowland (2015) * Passengers (2016) * Free Guy (2021) * Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) * Elemental (2023) Gru's "Lightbulb"; Despicable Me (2010)Gru's "Lightbulb"; Despicable Me (2010) Gru's "Lightbulb"; Despicable Me (2010) Vector's Fortress; Despicable Me (2010)Vector's Fortress; Despicable Me (2010) Vector's Fortress; Despicable Me (2010) Gru's Lab; Despicable Me (2010)Gru's Lab; Despicable Me (2010) Gru's Lab; Despicable Me (2010) Gru vs VectorGru vs Vector WALL-E (2008)WALL-E (2008) WALL-E (2008) Axiom; Wall-E (2008)Axiom; Wall-E (2008) Axiom; Wall-E (2008) Wall EWall E Bee Movie (2007)Bee Movie (2007) Bee Movie (2007) Bee Movie (2007)Bee Movie (2007) Bee Movie (2007) Barry & Vanessa; Bee Movie (2007)Barry & Vanessa; Bee Movie (2007) Barry & Vanessa; Bee Movie (2007) Honex; Bee Movie (2007)Honex; Bee Movie (2007) Honex; Bee Movie (2007) Avatar (2009)Avatar (2009) Avatar (2009) Neytiri; Avatar (2009)Neytiri; Avatar (2009) Neytiri; Avatar (2009) Pandora At Night; Avatar (2009)Pandora At Night; Avatar (2009) Pandora At Night; Avatar (2009) Meet The Robinsons (2007)Meet The Robinsons (2007) Meet The Robinsons (2007) Meet the Robinsons 2Meet the Robinsons 2 Meet the Robinsons 3Meet the Robinsons 3 Meet the Robinsons 4Meet the Robinsons 4 Passengers (2016)Passengers (2016) Passengers (2016) Passengers (2016)Passengers (2016) Passengers (2016) Tomorrowland (2015)Tomorrowland (2015) Tomorrowland (2015) Free Life; Free Guy (2021)Free Life; Free Guy (2021) Free Life; Free Guy (2021) Free Guy (2021)Free Guy (2021) Free Guy (2021) Free Guy (2021)Free Guy (2021) Free Guy (2021) Free Guy (2021)Free Guy (2021) Free Guy (2021) Tabletop Games[ ] * Ark Nova (2021) Ark NovaArk Nova Video Games[ ] Because of its bright and minimal design, Frutiger Aero was heavily used in casual play videogames such as Wii Play and Purble Place. Portal, Mirror's Edge, Spore, and The Sims 2 & 3 are notable and popular examples of the aesthetic in the AAA gaming world (the latter three being published by Electronic Arts). Engines like Unreal Engine (used in Mirror's Edge) and the Source Engine (used to create Half-Life, Portal, Garry's Mod, TF2 etc.) frequently employed design elements similar to Frutiger Aero. * Lumines series (2004-2018) * Kingdom Hearts series (2002-present) * WarioWare series (2003-2021) * Electroplankton (2005) * Perfect Dark Zero (2005) * Nintendogs (2005-2011) * Full Auto 2: Battlelines (2006) * Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) * "Wii" series (2006-2014) * Purble Place (2007) * Super Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 (2007 & 2010) * Portal 1 & 2 (2007 & 2011) * The World Ends With You (2007) * Mario Kart Wii (2008) * Mirror's Edge (2008) * My Aquarium (2008) * Playstation Home (2008) * Spore (2008) * .detuned (2009) * EyePet (2009) * Flower (2009) * Plants vs. Zombies (2009) * Minecraft (2009) * The Sims 3 (2009) * Final Fantasy XIII subseries (2009-2013) * LittleBigPlanet series (2009-present) * Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA (2009-present) * Aerox (2010) * Art of Balance (2010) * Blur (2010) * Create (2010) * Fate/EXTRA (2010) * Sonic Colors (2010) * Tumble (2010) * Kinectimals (2010) * Kinect Adventures! (2010) * Kinect Sports (2010-2011) * Anno 2070 (2011) * Child of Eden (2011) * Mario Kart 7 (2011) * Dance Dance Revolution (2011) * Binary Domain (2012) * Journey (2012) * PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale (2012) * Pikmin 3 (2013) * SimCity (2013) * Subnautica (2014) * Anno 2205 (2015) * Mirror's Edge Catalyst (2016) * P.A.M.E.L.A. (2020) * WeFly (Cancelled) Mirror's Edge (2008)Mirror's Edge (2008) Mirror's Edge (2008) Mirror's Edge (2008)Mirror's Edge (2008) Mirror's Edge (2008) Mirror's Edge (2008)Mirror's Edge (2008) Mirror's Edge (2008) Mario Kart Wii (2008)Mario Kart Wii (2008) Mario Kart Wii (2008) Playstation Home (2008)Playstation Home (2008) Playstation Home (2008) Super Mario Galaxy (2007) & Super Mario Galaxy 2 (2010)Super Mario Galaxy (2007) & Super Mario Galaxy 2 (2010) Super Mario Galaxy (2007) & Super Mario Galaxy 2 (2010) Promotional art for Create, a 2010 video game developed by EA Bright LightPromotional art for Create, a 2010 video game developed by EA Bright Light Promotional art for Create, a 2010 video game developed by EA Bright Light Wii Sports (2006)Wii Sports (2006) Wii Sports (2006) Full Auto 2: Battlelines (2006)Full Auto 2: Battlelines (2006) Full Auto 2: Battlelines (2006) Portal (2007)Portal (2007) Portal (2007) The Sims 3 (2009)The Sims 3 (2009) The Sims 3 (2009) The Sims 3 (2009)The Sims 3 (2009) The Sims 3 (2009) Flower (2009) GameFlower (2009) Game Flower (2009) Game Flower (2009) Promotional ArtFlower (2009) Promotional Art Flower (2009) Promotional Art Child of Eden (2011)Child of Eden (2011) Child of Eden (2011) Spore (2008)Spore (2008) Spore (2008) Wuhu Island, Wii Sports Resort (2009)Wuhu Island, Wii Sports Resort (2009) Wuhu Island, Wii Sports Resort (2009) Art of Balance (2010)Art of Balance (2010) Art of Balance (2010) Binary Domain (2012)Binary Domain (2012) Binary Domain (2012) Futura, Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX (2015)Futura, Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX (2015) Futura, Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX (2015) Websites[ ] * ToonTown Online (2001-2013) * Webkinz (2005-present) * Animal Jam Classic (2010-present) * YouTube (2005-present) * MySpace (2003-present) * Moshi Monsters (2008-2019) Webfiction[ ] Elements of Frutiger Aero are scattered around internet fiction, too. For example, the Zoeific Biopolity from Orion's Arm does not have one aesthetic, given that many trillions of people live in it, but its logo could be considered Frutiger Aero. It is an authoritarian surveillance capitalist empire based on environmentalism and 2000s-era right-wingers. Another example is Homestuck's Jade Harley, a character who likes nature and technology, similar to Frutiger Aero's core philosophy. 2018-present logo of the Zoeific Biopolity from Orion's Arm 2018-present logo of the Zoeific Biopolity from Orion's Arm 2018-present logo of the Zoeific Biopolity from Orion's Arm (Homestuck 2009) Jade Harley's special version of the Pesterchum program(Homestuck 2009) Jade Harley's special version of the Pesterchum program (Homestuck 2009) Jade Harley's special version of the Pesterchum program (Homestuck 2009) Jade Harley's garden(Homestuck 2009) Jade Harley's garden (Homestuck 2009) Jade Harley's garden (Homestuck 2009) Jade Harley's tower(Homestuck 2009) Jade Harley's tower (Homestuck 2009) Jade Harley's tower Technology[ ] This aesthetic was used in the technology and visual design of the time, and is often associated with iOS 1 to 6 and the early days of Web 2.0. * PlayStation Portable (2004-2011) * Xbox 360 (2005-2013) * Gizmondo (2005-2006) * Nintendo DS Lite (2006) * PlayStation 3 (2006-2017) * Nintendo Wii (2006-2017) * Nintendo Wii U (2012-2017) * Intel-based iMac (2006-2020) * Windows Vista (2007-2017) * Windows Mobile 6.0-6.5 (2007-2009) * LG Smart TV "NetCast" operating system (2007-2014) * iOS 1-6 (2007-2014) * iPhone 1 - iPhone 4S (2007-2011) * Mac OS X 10.5-10.9 (2007-2013) * PlayStation 2 Super Slim models (2008-2013) * Leapfrog Didj (2008-2010) * Nintendo DSi (2008-2010) * Samsung Smart TV "Orsay" operating system (2008-2012) * Android 1.0-4.4 (2008-2013) * Zeebo (2009-2011) * Windows 7 (2009-2020) * Samsung Galaxy S (2010) * PlayStation Vita (2011-2019) * Nintendo 3DS (2011-2020) * Samsung Galaxy S II-Note (2011) * Samsung Galaxy S III-Note II (2012) * Nintendo Wii U (2012-2017) * Samsung Galaxy S4-Note 3 (2013) * HP OfficeJet printers (1990s-2015) * Furby (2012) Miscellaneous[ ] * YouTube (2005-2013) * Bing User Interface (2023) * Droid Razr M XT907 wallpapers (2014) * 10.5 Leopard wallpapers (2007) * Water computer mice * BMW Vision EfficientDynamics (2008) * Nissan Townpod (2010) * Toyota FT-CH Concept (2010) * Daihatsu Pico Concept (2011) * Toyota Fun-Vii Concept (2012) Nintendo Wii (2006)Nintendo Wii (2006) Nintendo Wii (2006) Nintendo Wii Menu (2006)Nintendo Wii Menu (2006) Nintendo Wii Menu (2006) Nintendo DSi Menu (2008)Nintendo DSi Menu (2008) Nintendo DSi Menu (2008) XrossMediaBar on Playstation Portable (2004)XrossMediaBar on Playstation Portable (2004) XrossMediaBar on Playstation Portable (2004) PSP Go (2009)PSP Go (2009) PSP Go (2009) PlayStation 3 dashboard (2006-2017)PlayStation 3 dashboard (2006-2017) PlayStation 3 dashboard (2006-2017) Windows Mobile 6.1 (2008)Windows Mobile 6.1 (2008) Windows Mobile 6.1 (2008) Android Froyo on the HTC Desire series (2010)Android Froyo on the HTC Desire series (2010) Android Froyo on the HTC Desire series (2010) Windows Vista (2007)Windows Vista (2007) Windows Vista (2007) Windows 7 (2009)Windows 7 (2009) Windows 7 (2009) Later versions of Mac OS X's Aqua theme (2007-2013)Later versions of Mac OS X's Aqua theme (2007-2013) Later versions of Mac OS X's Aqua theme (2007-2013) Red Star OS 3.0 (2012)Red Star OS 3.0 (2012) Red Star OS 3.0 (2012) Nintendo 3DS Menu (2011)Nintendo 3DS Menu (2011) Nintendo 3DS Menu (2011) PlayStation Vita Menu (2011)PlayStation Vita Menu (2011) PlayStation Vita Menu (2011) Gizmondo Main Menu (2005)Gizmondo Main Menu (2005) Gizmondo Main Menu (2005) Android Jelly Bean on Samsung Galaxy S4 (2013)Android Jelly Bean on Samsung Galaxy S4 (2013) Android Jelly Bean on Samsung Galaxy S4 (2013) Android Jelly Bean on Samsung Galaxy S III Mini (2012)Android Jelly Bean on Samsung Galaxy S III Mini (2012) Android Jelly Bean on Samsung Galaxy S III Mini (2012) iOS 5 (2011)iOS 5 (2011) iOS 5 (2011) Xbox 360 "Blades" Dashboard (2005-2009)Xbox 360 "Blades" Dashboard (2005-2009) Xbox 360 "Blades" Dashboard (2005-2009) Xbox 360 "NXE" Dashboard (2009-2011)Xbox 360 "NXE" Dashboard (2009-2011) Xbox 360 "NXE" Dashboard (2009-2011) Wii U Menu Plaza (2012)Wii U Menu Plaza (2012) Wii U Menu Plaza (2012) Wii U GamePad Menu (2012)Wii U GamePad Menu (2012) Wii U GamePad Menu (2012) Samsung Galaxy S III (2012)Samsung Galaxy S III (2012) Samsung Galaxy S III (2012) Samsung Galaxy S4 (2013)Samsung Galaxy S4 (2013) Samsung Galaxy S4 (2013) Live wallpapers from Samsung Galaxy II (2011)Live wallpapers from Samsung Galaxy II (2011) Live wallpapers from Samsung Galaxy II (2011) Samsung Smart TV (2012)Samsung Smart TV (2012) Samsung Smart TV (2012) A still from a moving background used as an optional feature in Microsoft's Bing as of 2023A still from a moving background used as an optional feature in Microsoft's Bing as of 2023 A still from a moving background used as an optional feature in Microsoft's Bing as of 2023 2007 Mac Leopard background2007 Mac Leopard background 2007 Mac Leopard background 2014 Droid Razr M XT907 KitKat background2014 Droid Razr M XT907 KitKat background 2014 Droid Razr M XT907 KitKat background 2014 Droid Razr M XT907 KitKat background2014 Droid Razr M XT907 KitKat background 2014 Droid Razr M XT907 KitKat background 2014 Droid Razr M XT907 KitKat background2014 Droid Razr M XT907 KitKat background 2014 Droid Razr M XT907 KitKat background 2014 Droid Razr M XT907 KitKat background2014 Droid Razr M XT907 KitKat background 2014 Droid Razr M XT907 KitKat background Zeebo (2009)Zeebo (2009) Zeebo (2009) Zeebo Menu (2009)Zeebo Menu (2009) Zeebo Menu (2009) YouTube in 2008YouTube in 2008 YouTube in 2008 Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus (2015)Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus (2015) Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus (2015) Furby (2012)Furby (2012) Furby (2012) PS2 Super Slim 2014 Gamer Kit ad, sold in Latin AmericaPS2 Super Slim 2014 Gamer Kit ad, sold in Latin America PS2 Super Slim 2014 Gamer Kit ad, sold in Latin America Music[ ] See also: Technozen (Music) It can be difficult to discern what type of music falls under the Frutiger Aero category and is ultimately up to interpretation. Examples of sounds and music that could be considered to be part of the genre show up all over advertising and media from 2004-2013. Take note of the sounds used in games, movies and television shows of the time like the classic iPhone ringtone and the Wii Menu Theme. The Wii Menu Theme in particular can fall under the Technozen subgenre. The sounds present in 2004-2013 pop culture as well as modern examples of Frutiger Aero adjacent music include marimbas, piano, violins, chimes, synths, samples, distortion, speed and pitch changes (nightcore & daycore), bitcrush, MIDI and heavy bass. Genres like Vaporwave, Trance, Techno, EDM, Ambient, Synthpop, Electroclash, Digital Hardcore, Hyperpop, Bubblegum Bass, PC Music, Vocaloid, Utopian Virtual, Seapunk, Cloud Rap, Jungle, DnB, and Breakcore all have songs that resonate sonically with Frutiger Aero's aesthetic. The resurgence in Frutiger Aero's popularity in the Early-2020s led many musical artists to release work inspired by the aesthetic. Most of these albums fall under one of the genres listed above Singing synthesizer software "Hatsune Miku"Singing synthesizer software "Hatsune Miku" Singing synthesizer software "Hatsune Miku" Album "FAM-05"Album "FAM-05" Album "FAM-05" Album "Un futuro posible 2008"Album "Un futuro posible 2008" Album "Un futuro posible 2008" Album "New Aero Dreams"Album "New Aero Dreams" Album "New Aero Dreams" Album "Frutiger - Mart"Album "Frutiger - Mart" Album "Frutiger - Mart" Artists[ ] * 009 Sound System * DJ Intranet * Aphex Twin * Genki Rockets * Iglooghost * James Ferraro * M7RA * Andy Blueman Albums[ ] * J no 7 - FAM-05 * Owl City - Ocean Eyes * Owl City - All Things Bright and Beautiful * M7RA - Creationism; User Not Found * Ghostmemory - Frutiger - Mart[1] * James Ferraro - Far Side Virtual * James Ferraro - Clear * Girls Rituals - Reddishness * Girls Rituals - Emergency! * death's dynamic shroud - CLASSROOM SEXXTAPE * Big Fish Theory - Vince Staples * Genki Rockets - No border between us * The Field - From Here We Go Sublime * Best of Solar Fields (aka Magnus Birgersson, composer of Mirror's Edge) * BoA - Peace B. REMIXES * The City Reviewer - Un futuro posible 2008 Songs & Singles[ ] * Yabujin - Flash Casanova * The Field - Over The Ice * hoesaAUTO - Cryochamber * Michael Dow - Ascent * Telepopmusik - Don't Look Back * Airbase - Escape * Alexis Jordan - Happiness * Sean Tyas - Melbourne (Original Mix) * Airbase - Medusa * Alt+F4 - Alt+F4 * Alucidnation - Skygazer 3002 (Remix) * Airbase - Tangerine * Chilled By Nature - Go Forward (Love Bubble Mix) * Ferry Corsten - Beautiful * Larry Heard - Cosmology Myth * Orkidea - Beautiful (Alt+F4 Remix) * Robert Nickson - Circles (Andy Blueman Remix) * Rindu - Groove Bandit * Ferry Tayle & Static Blue - L'Acrobat (Andy Blueman Remix) * Laura Jansen - Use Somebody (Armin van Buuren Rework) * Sean Tyas - Lift * The Homebrew Channel Banner Theme (Wii) * Tom Middleton - Yearning * ryo & Dixie Flatline - Cumulonimbus Graffiti feat. Hatsune Miku * mikuru396 - melody... feat. Hatsune Miku * James Yuill - This Sweet Love (Prins Thomas Sneaky Re-Edit) * Pasocom Music Club - Panorama * Porter Robinson - Shelter * Perfume - Polyrhythm * I Am Robot and Proud - The Satellite Kids * I Am Robot And Proud - Light and Waves * Royksopp - Remind me (someone else's radio Remix) * Royksopp - Eple * Royksopp - Vision One * DJ Intranet - Frutiger Aero * DJ Intranet - Skeuomorphism * Owl City - Fireflies * Fleur De Saison - Emilie Simon * Higher than the Sun - Cymbals * Frou Frou - A New Kind of Love (Demo) * haircuts for men - jerking off to heavens gate * Ecco2k - ECCOLOGY * James Ferraro - Save the Planet * James Ferraro - 100% Eco * MECHATOK - Terminal T6 * Rakky Ripper, PUTOCHINOMARICON,eurosanto - Cyberpet * farlandu - Frutiger Aero * woo!ah! - Round & Round * INNA - Amazing * INNA - Sun is up * OceanLab - On A Good Day (Above & Beyond Club Mix) * art killr - frutiger aero ^-^ * Frutiger Aero Mix (Spotify "Niche Mix"; personalized to users' individual tastes) Soundtracks[ ] * "Wii" Series OSTs * Wii Menu Music * Nintendo DSi Menu Music * Geometry Dash OST * Wii U Menu Music * Playstation 5 Menu Music * Animal Jam OST-Jamaa Township * Pro Bass Fishing 2003 Soundtrack - Calm 1 * XBOX 360 Avatar Editor Background Music * WALL-E Soundtrack - 72 Degrees and Sunny * Subwoofer Lullaby - C418 * Moog City - C418 * Dreiton - C418 * Taswell - C418 * Robotboy Soundtrack - Hans Helewaut * Robotgirl's Theme - Hans Helewaut * LEASE (My Merry May) - Takeshi Abo * The past and now -LEASE- (My Merry Maybe) - Takeshi Abo * Samsung - Over the Horizon 2013-14 * Over the Horizon 2012 * Brain Challenge OST - Menu * Bentley Jones - Dreams of an Absolution (Theme of Silver) * Terraria OST * Yume 2kki OST Lotus Waters Music Videos[ ] * Mac OS Leopard Welcome video music * Fleur De Saison - Emilie Simon * Genki Rockets - make.believe * Genki Rockets - Curiosity * Genki Rockets - Breeze (SYKZ Mix) * Genki Rockets - Touch me * Genki Rockets - Revive * Rachkrich Pitipichatorn - Over the Horizon 2015 Miscellaneous[ ] * Sky On Demand * Samsung Theme for Windows XP sounds * Shawty Wanna Fuck * Windows Vista/7 sounds * LRT Televizija (Lithuanian news channel) bumpers from 2016 to 2021 * Samsung Galaxy S3 - Over the Horizon Trivia[ ] Windows' acknowledgement of Frutiger Aero[ ] Some believe Windows 11 is related to Frutiger Aero or contains a successor-aesthetic (Glassmorphism), as seen in this promotional material. In August 2023, a TikTok post specifically about the aesthetic was posted on the official Windows TikTok account. Microsoft UKMicrosoft UK Wikipedia's acknowledgement of Frutiger Aero[ ] Ukrainian Wikipedia article[ ] On Ukrainian Wikipedia (https://uk.wikipedia.org), a fully fledged article has appeared describing Frutiger Aero, including a history, visuals, and list of uses section. A screenshot of the Ukrainian Wikipedia article as of September 2023A screenshot of the Ukrainian Wikipedia article as of September 2023 A screenshot of the Ukrainian Wikipedia article as of September 2023 Windows Aero article ("Legacy" section)[ ] In the "Legacy" section of the Windows Aero Wikipedia article, Frutiger Aero is recognized to have existed. The section features a small description of the aesthetic. Windows Aero Wikipedia article "Legacy" section as of September 2023 Windows Aero Wikipedia article "Legacy" section as of September 2023 Windows Aero Wikipedia article "Legacy" section as of September 2023 Resources[ ] External links to help get a better understanding of this aesthetic: * https://www.are.na/consumer-aesthetics-research-institute/ frutiger-aero-ptg8tgmzbig * https://www.are.na/froyo-tam/frutiger-aero * https://cari.institute/aesthetics/frutiger-aero * https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/ EverythingIsAnIPodInTheFuture * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Aero * https://www.reddit.com/r/FrutigerAero/ * http://editphoto.asadal.com/best_all.htm * https://tableless.github.io/exemplos/pdf/ guidelines-interface-mobiles/MobileHIG.pdf * https://blog-geofcrowl-static-images.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/ 2020-02-17-collection-higs/Apple-OSXHIGuidelines-2009.pdf * https://web.archive.org/web/20121004065110/https:// developer.apple.com/library/mac/documentation/UserExperience/ Conceptual/AppleHIGudelines/OSXHIGuidelines.pdf 1. | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Aero#Frutiger_Aero Categories * Categories: * Futuristic * Visual * Electronic * Architecture * 2000s * 2010s * Design Aesthetics * Blue * White * Cyan * Coined by: Sofi Lee * Corporate * Frutiger Family * CGI * Y2K Languages Zhong Wen Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted. 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