I like the overall treatment to this site design. It feels a bit like Microsoft esthetic (but better executed) which is just fine and looks great here.
Looking Fast: The Art of Website Speed Perception
In the web world, technical speed and user perception matter. By improving design for a faster appearance, you boost conversions and stand out online. Speed isn’t just loading time; it’s perception.
You can tell how great they are by all the ribbons from other sites they tacked onto the side.
Those drive me crazy too man.