In CAD and CAE environments, icons aren’t just decoration, they’re a critical part of the workflow. When hundreds or even thousands of tools compete for screen space, your icon set can make the difference between a streamlined interface and daily frustration. Here’s why purpose-built custom CAD icons are worth the investment, and how we’ve helped… Read more »
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) took effect in June 2025 and now impacts how software developers design digital products, including the icons in their user interfaces. If your app is sold in or used within the EU, this accessibility icon design likely applies to you. Official Site: European Accessibility Act In this post, we’ll explain… Read more »
Need to know the correct Android icon sizes for your app? Whether you’re targeting legacy Android devices or the latest adaptive icon requirements, this guide covers everything in one place. We’ve merged years of design experience with Google’s current Android Icon Size guidelines to help you get your icons pixel-perfect across all Android versions. If… Read more »
In this post I’ll explore everything you need to know about Windows 11 ICO files, standard Windows icon sizes, colour depths, useful Icon Design tools for creating ICO files, and how to get the best results, whether its DIY or engaging a professional icon designer. 🛠️ Want to skip the hassle? Talk to Adam about… Read more »
✅ Understanding Icon Design Benefits Improving your software’s user interface isn’t just about polishing appearances, it’s about delivering measurable business value. While full UI/UX redesigns can yield incredible returns, many of the same benefits can be achieved by addressing one of the most overlooked components of your interface: your icons. As specialists in custom icon… Read more »
Blurry icons can ruin a first impression — especially in modern interfaces where crisp visuals and clean UI are expected. Whether you’re working with SVG icons, PNG files, or even Windows ICOs, a common mistake can lead to fuzzy, pixelated, or uneven results. Let’s explore why blurry icons happen and how professional pixel perfect icon… Read more »
When your software depends on clarity, speed, and visual polish, custom icon sets are more than just decoration, they’re a core part of the user experience. At Creative Freedom, we specialise in delivering bespoke icon sets for complex software, and we’ve refined a process that takes our clients from rough ideas to fully implemented custom… Read more »
Why outsource icon design? Icons play a crucial role in any user interface, but designing them in-house can be time-consuming and inefficient process, especially for large-scale software projects. Many companies are tempted to use their in-house graphic design team, but without dedicated expertise in software icon design, this often leads to delays, inconsistencies, and technical… Read more »
The Truth About One-Size-Fits-All and Other Myths What You’ll Learn in This Guide Jump to the section that interests you most: Why Software UI Icons Require More Thought Than Web Icons The One-Size-Fits-All Myth Developing a Comprehensive Style Guide SVG Export Best Practices for Software UI Icons Efficient icon project management with Icon Manager Need… Read more »
Maintaining a cohesive brand presence across different media is more important than ever. Custom icon design is a vital part of achieving this consistency, ensuring your brand is recognisable and user-friendly on websites, mobile apps, social media and software interfaces. At Creative Freedom, we specialise in designing adaptable icon sets tailored to each digital environment,… Read more »
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