The iOS 14 Homescreen Customization meme trend emerged in September 2020 following Apple's update that finally allowed users to place widgets and use the Shortcuts app to create custom app icons. While many users showcased incredibly polished, color-coordinated 'aesthetic' themes, the meme community quickly pivoted to parodying the trend. Memes often highlight the extreme time investment required for these designs, the lack of functionality when icons no longer look like the apps they represent, or the chaotic irony of making a high-end smartphone look like a Windows 98 desktop. It serves as a humorous commentary on the clash between Apple's modern minimalism and the user's desire for nostalgic or overly-stylized personal expression.