Year 2001: The Rise of the Brutalist Empire

2001

A group of rebels, led by the enigmatic "Lord McSass," began secretly building the first Brutalist websites, using only the most avant-garde techniques and the finest, most ostentatious fonts.

Read about the early days of Brutalist domination

Year 2002: The Great Font Rebellion

2002

Brutalists rose up against the tyranny of sans-serif fonts, demanding a return to the bold, unapologetic styles of the past. The world would never be the same.

Discover how the world was forever changed

Year 2003: The Shadowy Depths of the Web

2003

Brutalist masters began experimenting with the art of shadowy drop shadows, adding a touch of mystery to their already-stellar creations.

Learn more about the pioneers of shadowy design

Year 2004: The Rise of the Black Box

2004

Brutalists discovered that a good ol' black box could make even the most mundane content look like high art. And so, the Black Box Era was born.

Read about the Black Box Revolution

Year 2005: The Color Wars

2005

As the world teetered on the brink of color blindness, Brutalists fought for the right to use the most garish, eye-searing hues in their creations. And won.

Learn about the heroes of the Color Wars