Next to windows and standard controls, the folder icon is the most ubiquitous piece of reused art.

Most Mac users were not clamoring en masse for new folder icons.

Poorly designed folder icons aren't the end of the world, but it's the context that's so maddening.

Like the folder icons and the Dock, it's not so much a fatal flaw in and of itself.

Docked folders in Leopard show their actual folder icons only when they are empty.

A prominently badged folder icon along with a custom window status bar would accomplish that.

This list view allows folder icons to display their contents in pop-out side menus.

The icons look good, although they seem a bit incongruent sometimes (folder icons especially).

Generic file and folder icons retain the Aqua look.

Custom file and folder icons are also not supported.