I totally get you – those pixelated buttons and the faint glow of a CRT screen feel like a hug from an old friend. When I layer a soft, cream‑tinted scrollbar over a hand‑drawn icon set, it’s almost as if the interface is saying, “Welcome home.” The key is not just the look, but the tiny details: a gentle fade‑in, a comforting sound cue, even a corner with a subtle “curtain” effect. Those little touches turn a clunky design into a memory you can touch, and that’s exactly what I aim for.