Liquid Glass Design or Kitsch?

9 months ago

Apple introduces a new design language called Liquid Glass across all its operating systems.
The design is fresh, dynamic, and unified across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS.
Initial reactions are mixed, with some praising the boldness and others criticizing aspects like readability and energy consumption.
Liquid Glass works best on smaller devices but may be less necessary on larger screens like iPad and macOS.
The design metaphor of glass is consistent with iPhone and iPad but feels less fresh on macOS.
Apple may need to limit the glass effect to specific contexts to improve clarity and functionality.
Readability and battery life are significant concerns with the new design.
The first iteration of Liquid Glass was overly effects-heavy, leading Apple to tone it down.
The design could improve if glass elements interacted more cohesively with the screen surface.
The ultimate challenge is balancing aesthetics with functionality to avoid the design becoming kitsch.

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