it seems you understand UI/UX design principles very well
Just one of those things that you just get, but haven't studied, so may not have the required words for.
I mostly think in terms of usability, convenience and utility from my experience in using GUI software and websites, with no manifest-able artistic inclination.
Looks kinda nice.
There are still quite a few interesting websites I have seen even without it. They are just rare and require someone to put some amount of obsession into it. So either way, I won't expect normal companies to end up with art, even if the tech part of it has been made easier.
I mean, I could develop a site like that without neocities, but I won't be designing one as such. And my site can already take care of a wide variety of page sizes.