The Biggest Icon Design Mistakes
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This week’s newsletter is about icon design. It may seem easy to design a proper icon. But it isn’t. You have to pay attention to so many small details to create a good icon set.
Let’s see the mistakes! 👇
Mistake 01 — Not using a grid
One of the principles of icon design is using a grid. There are so many grid systems for icons. Look for one on the internet and use it.
Mistake 02 — Inconsistency
Consistency matters. Pay attention to using the same stroke weight through an icon set.
Mistake 03 — Being too complex
Avoid complexity. Try to reduce the number of details and show its minimal form, expressing only the essential characteristics.
Mistake 04 — Using perspective views
Don’t overcomplicate icons with perspective views. Make it front-facing.
Mistake 05 — Not making it bold
Icons shapes should be bold, ensuring readability and clarity, even in small sizes.
Mistake 06 — Using organic shapes
Everything should be geometric and easy to understand.
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