> It’s not fashion. For the most part, you are correct. Yes there are design trends, but that isn't the primary factor here. Staff designers have to justify th

> It’s not fashion. For the most part, you are correct. Yes there are design trends, but that isn't the primary factor here. Staff designers have to justify their existence by making changes to established design patterns. They don't have to be good, just different. Bonus points for following a public design trend, but so long as the visual diff is big enough, you get your pay check.