10 mistakes in icon design that confuse users

10 mistakes in interface icon design that confuse users

Icon, image, thumbnail, symbol – these elements of a visual interface are known by many names. Why would we need them, how should we use them, and what do we have to know if we don’t want to confuse the user? 

Icon design gave life to our studio back in 2005. That’s why we’re glad to share all the knowledge we’ve accumulated over the years with you.  (more…)

Where to find examples of high-quality icons: 9 reference websites you need to know about

Where to find examples of high-quality app icons: 9 reference websites you need to know about

When a customer asks a designer to draw an app icon, the customer is concerned about two issues: the cost of the work, and the duration of the work. To answer these questions, the designer should have a clear understanding of the customer’s needs. It’s good when you, the customer, knows what a perfect application icon looks like – but what if you don’t know what you want?

There’s a simple answer: look at other work, and listen to yourself. To help you do that, we’ve listed nine websites that provide useful tips. (more…)