Frutiger Aero is a consumer aesthetic which employs glass and "depth" effects, bright color palettes, smooth curved lines, and depictions of nature. It began from 2005-06 and was popularized by
Windows Vista. It ended around 2011-13, during which flat design took over.
Frutiger aero also features prominently Dimentional design (depth) was also utilized in UIs with Frutiger Aero. Dimentional design itself is the use of effects such as highlights and drop shadows to replicate "3D", hence the name. Skeuomorphism on the other hand uses dimentional design in order to
incorporate real-world items into UIs, such as a
realistic trash can, or a wooden bookshelf.