Types of Icon

Many user interfaces include icons that visually represent objects, actions, and ideas.

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🧠 They communicate the core idea and intent of a product or action when done correctly, and they provide a number of useful features to user interfaces, such as saving screen real estate and improving aesthetic appeal.

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💻 Last but not least, icons are present in most apps and websites. It's a well-known design pattern among users.

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Despite these benefits, designers who hide functionality behind icons that are difficult to recognize can cause usability issues.