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I wasn't that interested in rounded corners for a while, but I do see some value in it now. When it's done well, the UI becomes more usable and intuitive. The problem is when a lot of GUIs do it poorly in order to be trendy.
It helps with the grouping of visual elements for one, for Gestalt reasons
Zen browser has iterated to something pretty good now: https://zen-browser.app/
The ~~Firefox~~ redesign screenshot from the article has a few issues imo. The floating task bar doesn't make sense to me, since that's a core part of the program. The other items are either attached or contained within it, it shouldn't be isolated off like that. Otherwise yea, too much wasted space
Ah, no, the "taskbar" is Tree Style Tabs, usually full of tabs. But screenshoting that here, i could as well post my browsing history.
Or you do mean the "Awesomebar". But then i don't get what you mean, since i've just removed the borders from the urlbox & co (the reverse of them being isolated).
Ah sorry I meant the screenshots from the article, I should have specified.
I like yours. Best for me would be something with that layout and spacing, and modern design elements