App Icon Conventions From the Original Macintosh

The blog post by Dr. Drang explores the evolution of app icon design from the original Macintosh era, discussing the conventions used, including the familiar 'hand' and tilted rectangle icons. It reflects on the nostalgia and practicality of design choices made by Apple, and how these conventions evolved as users became more familiar with desktop apps. The post critiques the notion of design conventions being necessary and highlights how some are more about market acceptance than inherent merit.