Skeleton Screens Are Just Gray Lies We Tell Ourselves

Skeleton screens aren’t clever UX anymore—they’re just visual duct tape over slow, bloated apps. In 2025, users see through the shimmering gray lies, and it’s time we stop pretending they work. If your site needs skeletons, maybe what it really needs i…


This content originally appeared on Web Designer Depot and was authored by Noah Davis

Skeleton screens aren’t clever UX anymore—they’re just visual duct tape over slow, bloated apps. In 2025, users see through the shimmering gray lies, and it's time we stop pretending they work. If your site needs skeletons, maybe what it really needs is a faster brain, not a prettier mask.


This content originally appeared on Web Designer Depot and was authored by Noah Davis


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