01-16-2003, 09:43 PM -
In the interest of making good, easily recognizable 16x16 icons, I decided on a few characteristics, based mostly on Dennis's suggestions. 1) They should match all the default Windows XP themes. What better way to accomplish this than to use the default Windows XP icon color scheme? 2) They should be as clear as possible. To achieve this, I "zoom" in on the focal point of each icon. A coordinationg border gives the icons a clear threshold. And 3) They should be different enough so that no two icons can be confused at a quick glance.
It's a slow process, but here are 2 from my new "Small Packages" series, representing PressStart and Mail Monitor. Let me know if I'm on the right path.
It's a slow process, but here are 2 from my new "Small Packages" series, representing PressStart and Mail Monitor. Let me know if I'm on the right path.