Frutiger aero is easily distinguished by its mass use of skeuomorphism, glossy textures, lens flare, glass, patterns (abstract tech, auroras, etc.), aero glass, bokeh effects, frutiger typeface, vibrant colors (usually green and blue), and nature features like clouded skies, bubbles, tropical fish, and water. It popularized and overtook many fields in the mid 2000s and early 2010s because of its nostalgic, skeuomorphic nature, and maximalistic feel.