SOMETHING'S ROTTEN IN THE STATE OF MACOS ICON DESIGN

Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

macOS app icons are becoming increasingly uniform and constrained by Apple's “squircle” design language, making newer icons look less creative and distinctive than older ones when viewed in reverse chronological order. While some third-party developers and designers still produce standout work, Apple's evolving icon standards are seen as limiting originality across the entire Mac ecosystem.