Some of those websites are intentionally obtuse to use by design, but I&#x27;m not so sure &#x27;web brutalism&#x27; is inherently associated with being &quot;difficult.&quot; HN is cited as an example: is there anything particularly wrong with HN&#x27;s interface? Many modern websites nowadays feel over-designed and intimidating. If anything, this new (if you can call it new) brutalist trend potentially could bring about increased usability and a better overall experience.