Why Apple's 'Liquid Glass' Design Is a Step Backward for UX
Briefly

The unveiling of Apple's 'Liquid Glass' at WWDC25 showcased a striking design with hyper-realistic reflections and transparency intended to evoke physical glass. While visually appealing, this design poses significant challenges from a usability perspective, particularly concerning readability. The interface features blurred backgrounds, transparent buttons, and shifting gradients, which can distract the user and undermine focus on content. The beauty of the design may lead to concerns about practical application in real-world usage, where functionality can be compromised in favor of aesthetics.
The new design language 'Liquid Glass' features hyper-realistic reflections and transparency, creating a beautiful yet concerning user experience with readability issues.
The notifications in Apple's demo floated above blurred backgrounds, with buttons shimmering and titles on translucent panes, which looks gorgeous but presents usability challenges.
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