11 years of iOS icon design evolution

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Why it worked

The video leverages nostalgia and visual comparison to engage viewers interested in design trends and Apple's ecosystem. The clear presentation of changes over time makes it easily digestible and shareable content within design and tech communities.

Summary

The video showcases the evolution of several iOS app icons over 11 years, comparing their designs from iOS 6 (2012) to iOS 17 (2023). It displays the changes in icons for Photos, Camera, Mail, Safari, Settings, and Notes.

Structure

1Introduction to iOS icon evolution
2Photos icon comparison (iOS 6 vs. iOS 17)
3Camera icon comparison (iOS 6 vs. iOS 17)
4Mail icon comparison (iOS 6 vs. iOS 17)
5Safari icon comparison (iOS 6 vs. iOS 17)
6Settings icon comparison (iOS 6 vs. iOS 17)
7Notes icon comparison (iOS 6 vs. iOS 17)

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11 years of iOS icon design evolution Apple Photos then vs. now iOS 6 2012 iOS 17 2023 Apple Camera then vs. now iOS 6 2012 iOS 17 2023 Apple Mail then vs. now iOS 6 2012 iOS 17 2023 Apple Safari then vs. now iOS 6 2012 iOS 17 2023 Apple Settings then vs. now iOS 6 2012 iOS 17 2023 Apple Notes then vs. now iOS 6 2012 iOS 17 2023

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