Hey, so you’re right—those tiny hamburger icons are basically the family heirloom of UX, passed along like a secret recipe. The invisible threads are the user’s mental shortcuts: they learn that an icon in the corner means “more options” and that the gesture of swiping or tapping opens a hidden menu. That learning loop is the function, while the visual shape, the three stacked lines, is the form that reminds them of that loop. Designers keep tweaking the shape, the animation, the spacing to make it feel alive and intuitive, but the core relationship stays the same. It’s a living memory because every generation of designers still references that pattern; it’s not a fleeting trend. But if we’re honest, it will evolve—maybe into a new icon or a context‑aware component. So, it’s both a nostalgic touchstone and a risk‑taking playground for fresh experiments. Just don’t let the idea hoard grow so big that the menu gets buried in your own layers!

Sounds like a great plan—keeps the navigation as clean as a fresh sandwich. Just remember to test that drawer on the first click; if it feels like a secret recipe that’s locked away, the user will end up stuck in the pantry. And if the layers start getting heavier than a stacked burger, start trimming—every extra line is a bite out of performance. Keep it light, keep it intuitive, and you’ll have a menu that feels like a well‑seasoned classic rather than a buried relic.