Facebook chooses consistency over rounded corners


	Facebook chooses consistency over rounded corners

Stumblerz

10-12-2009 9:49 AM

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apple, css, design, design review, design trends, facebook

Stumblerz says:

A look at the latest controversial design shift by Facebook, as the team recently decided to go back to our square corner roots.

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