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If you put the Apple icons in reverse it looks like the portfolio of someone getting really really good at icon design

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A Mastodon discussion sparked by observing that Apple's icon design evolution appears reversed—starting with minimal flat designs and progressing to detailed skeuomorphic ones. The thread debates icon design philosophy, with some arguing the middle iterations balanced clarity and aesthetics best, while others contend icons should prioritize function over artistry. Participants discuss accessibility concerns, the tension between illustration and iconography, and Apple's shift from distinctive skeuomorphic designs to uniform flat aesthetics that make apps harder to differentiate.

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