Apple's Design Language: A Decade of Swinging Pendulums and Liquid Glass

This article reflects on a decade of Apple's design language evolution, from the minimalist iOS 7 to the current Liquid Glass aesthetic. The author expresses concerns about Apple's design direction, arguing that the new design lacks understanding of classic elements, neglecting usability and accessibility, leading to homogenized app icons and reduced platform stability. The author particularly criticizes Liquid Glass's unnecessary UI changes and questions the leadership of Alan Dye, head of Apple's Human Interface group, suggesting a lack of understanding of the platform's history and user needs.
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