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.