Tips On Icons in Interface Design
8 Tips On Icons in Interface Design π₯
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Author: @lubosvolkov
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Icons are a fundamental part of digital interfaces β¦ In today's post, we are going to have a deeper look into icon construction, usability and other tricks which will help you to choose better icons.
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π§ Why we are using icons in the first place?
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Icons are not just images ... They play a crucial role in the overall user experience ... They help the user with navigation in digital environments ... Along with that, they provide a nice visual break in the layouts and they support the storytelling.
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Actionable tips
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1οΈβ£ Why are icons actually good?
2οΈβ£ Focus on style consistency
3οΈβ£ Icons need to be recognizable
4οΈβ£ Try to use icons with labels if possible
5οΈβ£ Icons have voice and tone
6οΈβ£ Work with end-caps and corners
7οΈβ£ Try to craft your own icons
8οΈβ£ Valuable icon resources
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π€― Key takeaways
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Icons should be chosen carefully ... Try to focus on the usability of the icons ... Avoid a way to abstract icons and try to add labels whenever possible ... Do not also forget about the voice and tone of the icons ... Lastly, treat icons with respect.
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β€οΈ Would you like to see similar tip posts like this more often? β¦ No worries! I will keep sharing my other photos and designs!