A New Era of Transparent Design

At this year’s WWDC, Apple unveiled a visual redesign across all their operating systems, introducing a new design language they call “Liquid Glass”. Inspired by the aesthetics of Vision Pro, Apple’s VR offering, this update brings translucent elements, real-time rendering, and adaptive UI that intelligently responds to context and light mode preferences. From redesigned app icons and floating buttons in the newest iOS, to transparent menu bars and customizable widgets in macOS 26, the system-wide refresh creates a futuristic look across Apple’s ecosystem. For designers, this signals a clear trend on the horizon: sleek minimalism, layered transparency, and responsive visual systems are shaping the next era of design.