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Articles & Guides

In-depth guides on icon design, implementation, and best practices for designers and developers.

Basics

Getting Started with Icon Design

Learn the fundamentals of creating effective icons for digital interfaces.

Design

Understanding Icon Grids

How to use grids for consistent, pixel-perfect icon creation.

Design

Color Theory for Icons

Applying color principles to create visually appealing icon sets.

Design

Monochrome vs Colored Icons

When to use single-color icons versus full-color alternatives.

Development

Icons for Web Applications

Best practices for implementing icons in web projects.

Development

Mobile App Icon Guidelines

Platform-specific requirements for iOS and Android icons.

Design

Creating Social Media Icons

Design considerations for social platform icon sets.

Performance

Caching Icons for Performance

Optimize icon delivery with proper caching strategies.

Technical

SVG Fundamentals for Icons

Essential SVG concepts every icon designer should know.

Accessibility

Icon Accessibility Guidelines

Making icons usable for everyone, including screen reader users.

Design

Designing Icon Families

Creating cohesive icon sets that work together visually.

Style

Pixel Art Icons

Techniques for creating retro-style pixel-perfect icons.

Performance

Image Optimization for Icons

Reduce file sizes while maintaining visual quality.

Animation

Icon Animation Basics

Adding subtle motion to enhance icon interactions.

Technical

SVG Optimization Techniques

Clean and compress SVG files for faster loading.

Technical

Favicon Best Practices

Everything you need to know about website favicons.

UX

Icon Typography and Labels

Combining icons with text for clearer communication.

Design

Designing Status Icons

Creating clear indicators for success, error, and warning states.

UX

Navigation Icons Patterns

Common navigation icon conventions and when to use them.

Industry

E-commerce Icon Sets

Essential icons for online shopping experiences.

Industry

Dashboard Icon Design

Icons for data visualization and admin interfaces.