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Ex-Apple Designer Reveals 'Living Glass' iOS 26 Concepts
- Designer Sebastiaan de With has shared his 'Living Glass' iOS 26 concepts, envisioning a redesign that matches the material properties of Apple's glass-screened devices.
- The concept includes dynamic lighting, reflections, and environmental responsiveness to create interfaces that behave like real materials.
- The history of iOS design is outlined, from the skeuomorphic 'Shaded Age' to the minimalistic 'Flat Age' and hints at a new era with physicality.
- De With's vision treats UI elements as dynamic glass surfaces with varying properties like reflections and surface tension.
- The concept aims to establish visual hierarchy through different glass treatments for various UI elements.
- Current design tools may not support the envisioned dynamic lighting and behaviors, potentially giving Apple a competitive edge.
- The 'Living Glass' concept aligns with Apple's integration of hardware and software, aiming to make software feel native to glass-screened devices.
- De With acknowledges the challenges in implementing such complexity but highlights parallels to Apple's past platform transitions.
- Apple is expected to unveil its new iOS design at WWDC, with rumors suggesting a 'glassy' redesign inspired by visionOS.
- De With's detailed concepts offer an intriguing perspective on the future of iOS design and software-hardware integration.
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