https://wccftech.com/designer-says-apple-is-bringing-fun-and-judicious-expressiveness-with-macos-big-sur-icons/

Apple announced macOS Big Sur at its WWDC 2020. While the operating system houses a plethora of new features and extensions to existing features, the visual changes have received somewhat mixed remarks. The macOS Big Sur icons have been put up to debate. While some users prefer a flat design, others think that the icons are inconsistent.

According to the latest, Apply Pixel icon designer Michael Flarup says that Apple is bringing back the fun and 'judicious expressiveness' to the design table. The designer did acknowledge the controversy and marks it inevitable.