FROM APPLE TO AIRBNB, BRANDS ARE FINALLY DITCHING BORING ICONS

Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

Brands like Apple and Airbnb are moving away from flat, minimal icons and embracing more tactile, detailed designs, signaling the return of skeuomorphism. This shift is part of a broader trend rejecting the uniformity of modern digital aesthetics in favor of nostalgic, visually rich elements reminiscent of past designs. As digital environments become increasingly sterile, users are gravitating toward warmer, more textured interfaces that feel more engaging and real.