The article critiques the icon design in macOS Tahoe, highlighting issues such as clutter, inconsistency, and poor usability. It argues that the proliferation of icons dilutes their effectiveness, making it harder for users to navigate and understand the interface. Additionally, the piece discusses how the small size and detail of icons contribute to confusion and frustration.

Glow Icons 1.0.0 offers 442 open-source icons available in two styles, designed specifically for interface use under the MIT license. The platform encourages collaboration and feedback from designers to enhance the design system for SaaS applications.