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Iconography
A consistent set of icons that people can recognize without guessing.
What is Iconography?
A consistent set of icons that people can recognize without guessing.
What you learn
If people must guess what an icon means, add a label.
When it helps
people misread icons, or icons look inconsistent across screens.
Use it at work
- Use common icons for common actions.
- Label any icon people might not recognize.
- Draw all icons in one consistent style.
- Test new icons with five people before release.
Your output
Show your icons to five people without labels and ask what each one does. Label any icon they don’t all get right.
Watch for
Using unlabeled icons for actions people can’t guess.
Related practices
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