My take on this problem is, good UI frameworks (i.e. tailwind + components) are still rare. So the vast majority of projects use a very small number of them. If

My take on this problem is, good UI frameworks (i.e. tailwind + components) are still rare. So the vast majority of projects use a very small number of them. If 4-5 new quality UI projects popped up, especially if they departed more in their styling, we'd see more diversity. I've come to realize with design, like much creative work, the trends really do seem to be set by a shockingly small number of people. I wish more people realized this, because I feel there are talented individuals out there not making their own, thinking they'll never be heard. But I suspect some of those people would be unlocking new UI's for a large chunk of the web if they would give it a go.