Yes, design does seem to be cyclical, with trends coming and going over time. It's interesting to see how certain elements that were once considered outdated or old-fashioned are now being revitalized and given a new meaning.

Gradients certainly are making a comeback in modern design, providing depth and dimensionality in ways that flat colors simply cannot achieve. Borders too can add structure and definition to content on websites or applications.

Minimalism has also taken on a new meaning in recent years. While it was once associated with large sections of empty space and simplicity of form regardless of functionality on user-experience side where the trend itself negatively affected the overall interaction experience, many designers nowadays focus more on minimalism as an approach to declutter web pages but still maintaining its aesthetic value without compromising content accessibility ensuring it remains functional while having core unique layouts so that users have something they wouldn’t see elsewhere .

It seems like there is always room for experimentation within design trends!

The circle of life.

everything has a cycle

Any example?

maybe it is just a waste of time