Apple's macOS Tahoe may have an ‘icon problem'
Apple's macOS Tahoe faces backlash for menu icons, echoing 1992 guidelines against clutter. Software engineer Nikita Prokopov highlights how adding icons to nearly every menu item, a practice once deemed 'ugly,' hinders usability by making nothing stand out. Inconsistencies in icon design across apps further complicate the user experience, prompting calls for a more streamlined approach.
Apple's macOS Tahoe faces backlash for menu icons, echoing 1992 guidelines against clutter. Software engineer Nikita Prokopov highlights how adding icons to nearly every menu item, a practice once deemed 'ugly,' hinders usability by making nothing stand out. Inconsistencies in icon design across apps further complicate the user experience, prompting calls for a more streamlined approach.
