

526: Journal and Learnal
Aug 26, 2024
Join an engaging discussion as the hosts rate 60 different Apple app icons, sharing their humorous takes on design aesthetics. They explore the implications of major shifts at Apple regarding app distribution and user control. The conversation dives into the evolution of podcast and app iconography, critiquing outdated designs and advocating for creativity in user interfaces. Lively banter highlights the balance between functionality and visual appeal, with nostalgic reflections on beloved icons like GarageBand.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Intro
00:00 • 2min
Cookouts and Corporate Shifts
01:40 • 6min
Exploring App Store Deletion and User Control
07:47 • 4min
Ranking Icons: The Tier List Journey
11:19 • 4min
The Art of App Icons
15:11 • 12min
Rethinking Email and Calendar Icons
26:42 • 6min
Designing Icons: Aesthetic and Functionality
32:26 • 15min
Iconic Design Insights
47:47 • 4min
Innovative Customer Service Solutions and Design Concepts
52:00 • 2min
Iconic App Design: A Humorous Ranking
54:04 • 15min
Design Insights: Clocks to Apps
01:08:45 • 12min
The Importance of Timely Life Insurance Decisions
01:20:49 • 2min
App Icon Design Showdown
01:22:57 • 12min
The Aesthetics of App Icons
01:35:07 • 6min
Design Dilemmas: Aesthetic vs. Functionality
01:40:50 • 11min
Iconic Design Appreciation and Creative Ranking
01:52:07 • 3min