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Something’s Rotten in the State of macOS Icon Design
Summary
The blog post discusses the evolution and current state of macOS icon design, highlighting how Apple's standards have influenced both their own apps and third-party applications. It critiques the limitations imposed by Apple's design guidelines on creativity and icon aesthetics, questioning the implications for future design innovation.
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