What is liquid glass

Liquid Glass is a new digital metamaterial introduced by Apple, designed to enhance the look and feel of software across Apple's ecosystem. It is a flexible, dynamic layer that integrates into apps and system experiences, building on the evolution of Apple's design from the Aqua user interface of Mac OS X to the immersive interface of Vision OS. Liquid Glass is not a mere recreation of physical glass but a digital material that dynamically bends and shapes light, behaving organically like a lightweight liquid. It responds to touch and the dynamism of modern apps, creating a more fluid and immersive interaction experience.

Liquid Glass introduces a unified design language across all platforms, seamlessly blending hardware and software. It is designed to be an interactive layer that floats above content, providing main controls and enhancing the user experience by dynamically adapting to different contexts and environments. The material is translucent, behaves like real glass, and its color adapts based on the content and environment, enhancing clarity and navigation.

For more details, you can refer to the session Meet Liquid Glass.