The Power of "<3"

The most powerful symbol of affection in the digital age isn't a red emoji but two simple characters

on your keyboard. We have become so accustomed to high definition graphics and animated stickers

that we forgot the raw impact of the less than three sign. It is the ultimate

throwback that somehow feels more genuine than anything a tech giant could ever design for

us. When you see that little sideways heart pop up in a notification,

it hits different because it requires just that tiny bit more effort than tapping a suggestion

bar. It represents a time when the internet was smaller, messier,

and honestly a lot more personal. It is minimalist, aesthetic, and carries a weight