A good icon is like a little work of art. Not only is it a thing of beauty in itself, but if correctly done can express a great deal about the application or function it’s assigned to. On occasion I’ve tried my own hand at creating icons but never with what I would call professional results.
Below is a link to a tutorial on “How to Make Mac Icons” that shares some great tips and pointers that could improve all our results.
How to Make Mac Icons | Macinstruct:
…Unfortunately, icons don’t just spring to life after being sketched out. There are some steps involved in getting your icons from your mind to the web page or the application. This article will be a “rubber-meets-the-road” tutorial on the steps necessary to transform your ideas into reality.
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