I feel that graphical user interfaces have evolved significantly since the early days of Macintosh and Windows. They have evolved from pixelated icons, fixed windows, and limited colors to more fluid, responsive designs that support multi-touch, voice interaction, and dark mode. At the same time, the design trend has shifted from skeuomorphism to flat and minimalist styles, improving visual consistency and user efficiency.
Nevertheless, some core elements remain unchanged, such as the basic layout of the desktop, windows, icons, and mouse pointers, and these familiar structures help users quickly adapt to the new system.
As technology advances, there is still room for improvement in GUIs, such as smarter personalized interfaces, more efficient information presentation, and stronger accessibility support. Future interface design should focus on multi-device collaboration, AI-assisted interaction, and more natural human-computer communication to adapt to evolving user needs.