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These are good points, but, not computer science. These are HCI. Maybe a HCI course should be a required part of CS curricula. That can be debated. I don't see anything wrong with it.

Anyway. "Foster a minimalist aesthetic".

Why? Why not baroque? Why not "classical" ala Mt. Vernon? Why minimalism?

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It's trendy and easier to do an okay job with than the kind of baroque skeuomorphism prevalent in iOS.

See https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5698352

Because it's within reach. If your HCI skills are weak you'll do less damage with minimalism than some alternative.

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