In summary, the 10 main rules of iconography are:
- Make it symbolic and meaningful.
- You've heard it: Keep it simple. ...
- Be intentional and thoughtful. ...
- Make sure it works in different sizes.
- Keep uniformity in mind.
- Vectors only, please!
- Only use colors when necessary, and do so carefully.
- It helps to know basic geometry.
How do you design good iconography?
In this section, we'll go over seven key considerations to keep in mind as you design icons.
- Mind the grid. Many things in digital design are governed by a grid. ...
- Look around first. ...
- Don't go detail crazy. ...
- Be consistent. ...
- Mind the gap. ...
- Test your work. ...
- Build with simple shapes. ...
- Step 1: Get familiar with your subject.
How do you choose iconography?
Tips on How to Pick the Right Icons for Your Website
- Use Icons Relevant to Your Subject. So often we use icons that don't really fit the subject matter of our website. ...
- Reflect Your Branding and Style. ...
- Think About the Number of Icons You'll Need. ...
- Consider Size and Editability. ...
- Look for the Unexpected.
