Category: Design & Technology - Page 9

Typography and Liquid Glass: Contrast and Blur Considerations for Text in iOS 26

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Apple's Liquid Glass design in iOS 26 creates stunning visuals but undermines text readability. Learn why contrast and blur break accessibility-and how to fix it.

Micro-Typography on Apple: Kerning, Tracking, and Optical Alignment Explained

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Apple's micro-typography-kerning, tracking, and optical alignment-creates the seamless text experience on iOS and macOS. Learn how these systems work together to make text look natural, readable, and polished across all device sizes.

Designing for Device Roles: How Apple’s Ecosystem Uses Complementary Strengths

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Apple’s 2026 lineup isn’t about more devices - it’s about smarter roles. Each iPhone, iPad, and MacBook is designed for a specific job, working together to create a seamless ecosystem that grows with your needs.

Why Apple Watch Uses SF Compact: The Typography Behind Small-Scale Legibility

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SF Compact is Apple's custom font designed to make text readable on the tiny screen of the Apple Watch. Learn how its unique spacing, stroke weight, and width variations solve legibility challenges in wearable design.

Why Apple’s Minimalism Is More Than Style: Systems Thinking in Hardware and Software

23/12
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Apple’s minimalism isn’t just about clean lines-it’s a deep systems approach where hardware, software, and packaging work as one. Learn how this philosophy creates products that feel inevitable, not just elegant.

Typography in watchOS: How Compact Scales and Tap-Target Alignment Shape Usability

20/12
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Typography on the Apple Watch isn't about aesthetics-it's about survival. Learn how SF Compact, precise tracking, and 44-pixel tap targets create interfaces that users actually read and use.

AI in Photos and Media on Apple: Subtle Enhancements Without Artifacting

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Apple's AI in Photos enhances images without visible artifacts by using on-device processing, preserving natural textures and lighting. Features like Clean Up and Visual Intelligence fix problems quietly - no filters, no distortions, just better memories.

Cohesive Design Across Apple Devices: How Shared Patterns Reduce Friction for Users

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Apple's cohesive design across devices-powered by Liquid Glass-reduces friction by making interactions feel natural, consistent, and intuitive. From iPhone to Mac, the same visual language creates a seamless experience that users don’t even notice they’re relying on.