OPTIONS ARE EXPENSIVE. NOT HAVING THEM HAS A COST TOO

Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

Oxygen is adding a setting that lets KDE users choose between symbolic and colorful action icons, but supporting that seemingly simple preference requires redrawing hundreds of icons individually at multiple sizes. Different pixel dimensions require distinct proportions and levels of detail rather than straightforward scaling, turning one interface option into thousands of assets that must be designed, tested, and maintained. User choice carries a substantial hidden cost, but removing choice also has consequences when people have different visual preferences, habits, and accessibility needs.