Having good iconography (icon design) in your websites, apps and designs is crucial for a satisfying user experience. In this video we’ll go over a few best practices for designing good and functional icons. We will go over do’s and dont’s, see what works and what doesn’t and summarize some key takeaways. We will answer questions like:

- What makes an icon good?
- What to do when designing icons?
- What should you avoid when designing icons?
- What purpose do icons serve?

0:00 – Topic of this video
0:21 – Examples with comparisons
1:43 – What is the purpose of icons?
2:56 – An icon has to speak clearly
3:30 – An icon has to be recognizable
4:06 – Analyzing the examples
5:44 – Summary

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Learn how to design (create) good looking and functional icons (Design Theory and explanation)