I started using rounded rectangles in some diagrams when I saw a flowchart that an interaction designer did. Later, my colleague Tom began using them in some quick reference guides, so I did the same in one guide and some release notes. I liked how they looked, but I don’t use them all the time, because there can be too much of a good thing.

It has made me wonder why rounded corners are appealing. There are plenty of sites explaining how to do rounded corners, specifically for websites and in InDesign, but not much discussion about why they have become popular.

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