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 humorous observation about Apple's icon design evolution: when viewed in reverse chronological order, the progression from modern flat designs back to older skeuomorphic icons resembles a designer's portfolio showing improvement over time. The discussion highlights the ongoing debate about flat versus detailed icon design, with some users preferring older, more distinctive icons for better visual differentiation.