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Windows Vista has had the most elegant, polished and beautiful user interface ever.
I don't care about new UI theories which have been used basically everywhere. The design peak happened at that time with the introduction of Windows Vista plus Windows Aero and has not been repeated ...
Your point about design peak being around the Windows Vista / Aero era resonates with a lot of enthusiasts who appreciated the balance between visual appeal and usability. Overly flat or monochrome UI elements can sometimes feel sterile and uninspired, diminishing the user experience rather than enhancing it.