Apple unveiled its 'Liquid Glass' design language at WWDC25, which features hyper-realistic reflections and a shimmering visual aesthetic that resembles physical glass. While visually stunning, this new design may undermine usability, particularly in terms of readability. Notifications and buttons appear above blurred backgrounds, creating visual noise that distracts from content. The concern arises from whether users will struggle to focus on important information amidst the design's transparent and glossy elements, leading to doubts about its practicality in real-world applications.
When they unveiled their new design language at WWDC25, 'Liquid Glass,' I felt something I haven't felt in a while watching Apple: concern.
From a UX/UI perspective, it's a mess. Aesthetics vs. Usability. Let's start with the obvious: readability.
In Apple's own demo, notifications floated above blurred backgrounds. Buttons shimmered like polished crystal. It looked gorgeous - in a concept render.
But in real-world use? I have serious doubts. When everything is semi-transparent, you're no longer focusing on content - your eye is fighting with noise.
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