Future Proof
The concept of future- proofing derives from the English term "future-proof ." It is the process of anticipating the future by implementing methods to minimize the depreciation effects of emerging trends. In the context of technological development, these effects often involve redesign.
When we design a user interface, we are fully aware that it is destined to change or evolve after a relatively short period of time.
It is very likely that almost all websites or applications of today will have little or no resemblance if they are looked at in 5 years.
However, we naturally strive to ensure our work is admired for a long time to come. We must aspire to design and build beautiful things that endure. And that doesn't mean the user interface can't evolve and adapt to new circumstances. It means it could still be reminiscent of the original design. We must strive to make that leap and aim for long-term solutions, because ultimately it will help improve our designs.
An example of good future-proof design is iOS, Apple's operating system for mobile devices. A decade after its creation, the interface design has barely changed.
