Beatrice Faulkner

Creative Technology Editor

Digital Aesthetics & Cultural Artifacts

I contrast the aesthetics of early-web curiosities with modern design through a punchy, comparative lens.

Work by Beatrice Faulkner

September 16, 2026The Case for Bringing Back the 'Under Construction' Page
Under Construction pages gave creators room to experiment in public. Reviving that signal could make today's web more pl
June 20, 2026Why Odd Web Curiosities Still Matter
Odd sites, toy tools, and forgotten pages sharpen taste, preserve culture, and reveal paths the polished web hides. Here
June 6, 2026San Francisco on the Early Web: Local Culture, Guides, and Oddities
Trace San Francisco’s early web through local guides, civic pages, strange directories, and cultural remnants that still
May 16, 2026Flash Websites: What They Did Well and Why They Disappeared
Flash websites once made browsers feel alive. This opinion piece revisits their craft, their costs, and the web habits t
November 6, 2025Why Strange Educational Websites Are Often the Most Memorable
Oddball learning sites can sharpen attention, invite play, and create stronger memories—if educators use their weirdness