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Originally Bloom had a darker luxury aesthetic (v1), but now Iām thinking of switching to a softer/cozier direction for a smoother UX experience.
I honestly love both for different reasons š
v1 ā immersive cinematic vibe
v2 ā cleaner + cuter everyday vibe
Which version would you actually prefer using?
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I so much like and prefer v2 Bloom. It's so clean, simple, cute and nice
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