is good design still long lasting?

Is the longevity of a product still a relevant principle of good design in the digital world? Can digital products still be timeless or is that an outdated principle applicable to only physical goods?

Netscape Navigator 1994 and Google Chrome 2018 (24 years). URL input bar, prominent navigation controls, back/forward linear navigation.

Google 1997 and 2018 (21 years). Big logo (with same color scheme), prominent search bar, I’m Feeling Lucky.

Mac OS 1984 and 2018 (34 years). Grid of icons, layered windows, cursor, desktop metaphor, omnipresent menu bar.

I think the answer is self evident. Thanks for reading.

Posted from London at 11:32 AM GMT, 10/28/2018