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ASCII is making a comeback because it hits a rare combo: nostalgia + uniqueness.
People are craving visual language that feels human and imperfect again. ASCII carries that early web warmth and cultural memory. The contrast is the point. It looks raw, but when illustrated/animated, it becomes “premium”.
Would you turn yourself into a lo-fi hero section?
Testing here a Hero UI with kind of Retro Tech Brutalism vibes.
If you want to see how this is going, leave a comment. If there’s interest, I’ll do Part 2 with a step-by-step video showing more of the workflow.
This is it..Love this so much..Well done .
This is sooo cool!
Whoa, this is amazing Javier! The ASCII interactions are blowing my mind. I need to see the workflow! 🙏
This is fire. ASCII + retro tech brutalism feels oddly premium when animated — would love to see Part 2 + the workflow.
I love this
“Nostalgia + uniqueness = ASCII” is a great way to put it. Feels like people are tired of perfectly smooth interfaces and want something with a bit of texture again
this is so cool!
GOATED
Oh thanks Daniel!
Javier is always on top
at some point you guys need to invite him to be a judge 🤣
Thanks Ben, always appreciate your support!
Yo this animation is insane! The ASCII + code blend with MODERM design is absolutely chef's kiss
Impressive!
Like the effect!
wow! it looks so dope😍 🔥
I would like this in my next project!
Hehe, cool! Are you making this your hero section?
i would love a step-by-step video please!
bravo!
Nicely done ✔ 👏
this is so sick!! the nostalgia vibes mixed with the modern touch is perfect. ASCII really does hit different now
Nice Concepts
Nice! Thrown back into the memory lane here :) Really remember when did the ASCII for DOS program Remote Access (bulletin board system) back on IBM 486. It was a real challenge as we did not have any nice software to create them from images....handmade and extremely time consuming. But it was so much fun.
Love it! 🔥
Premium is the right word! I would really love to see a step-by-step video please
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I didn't add any crazy animations or interactions while redesigning this section. Most of the improvement came from establishing a clearer hierarchy and typography and colors.
Does the redesign feel noticeably more premium to you? Let me know in comments.
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The soft gradient on the Premium card in after hits nicely
Color can completely change the feel of a design.
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B — Fresh Lime Gradient (#E5FF55)
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