Under the Radar 323: The Tidal Wave
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Jul 17, 2025 Explore the fascinating shift towards Liquid Glass design in iOS app development and its implications on app redesigns. Discover the trials faced while revamping a pedometer app, balancing between originality and user familiarity. Delve into the challenges of navigating changing platform standards and the importance of leveraging system tools. Adapt to evolving design trends to enhance user experience, especially after significant Apple updates that shape app structures. This engaging discussion is a must-listen for aspiring developers and design enthusiasts.
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Apple's Strong Design Opinion
- Apple's new Liquid Glass design presents a strong, coherent visual identity and design opinion unlike recent years.
- This sets a clear look and functional template framework for developers to consider adopting.
Redesigning by Copying Apple
- David Smith shares his process of redesigning Pedometer++ by largely copying Apple's new design due to time constraints.
- He experiments cautiously with interpretation since no existing Apple app exactly matches his app's unique features.
Use Beta on Your Main Phone
- Developers should install iOS betas on their main phones to truly understand and experience the new design system.
- Using only a test device means missing many interaction details and edge cases needed for informed app redesigns.