1. A gradual, unconscious assimilation of information, ideas, etc. 2. Movement of a solvent through a semipermeable membrane from a lower concentration to higher concentration, thus equalizing concentrations on both sides. More...
The shame of it is that designers consciously / knowingly came up with a terrible look and have the audacity to blame the public for not appreciating it.
The 356 to 911 change was osmosis that I associate with the movement of water from lower to higher. The R53 to R56 was diffusion that I associate with putting a bowl ammonia out on a table. Most people will walk to see a waterfall but run to get away from the ammonia.