This seems like Corporate Memphis absorbing all facets of design.
I'm surprised to not find any mention of how infantilizing this is -- childish is absolutely inappropriate.
I have always not cared too much about aesthetics for any product where use is the primary factor -- especially since in most cases you can easily customize digital products -- but this trend is really putting me off to the point where I won't use products from companies pushing such designs.
To mention some of the most awfully repulsive, having to interact with Travis and MailChimp are always sure to trigger a physical disgust response, and checking Sentry, I was greeted by a similarly awful cartoonish homepage. I can't not think of "cynical company that will sell you to the highest bidder if they can wants to be your BFF, they'll even give you candy!".
To mention some of the most awfully repulsive, having to interact with Travis and MailChimp are always sure to trigger a physical disgust response, and checking Sentry, I was greeted by a similarly awful cartoonish homepage. I can't not think of "cynical company that will sell you to the highest bidder if they can wants to be your BFF, they'll even give you candy!".