This same process can be used to move the icons from one part of the home screen to the other. The label is separated from the icon and you can then drag the unwanted icon to the applications tab at the bottom of the screen.
Similarly, if you want to get rid of an Android smart phone icon to declutter your user interface, you must first select the icon that you want to remove.īy clicking and holding the icon for a few seconds you will notice that the icon becomes movable. You can create the dialog icon, the tab icon and the list view icons in this manner but remember to use colors when necessary and to design the colors, size and length in a normal perspective. Though they look like menu bars they are much smaller, higher in contrast and well rounded. The status bar icons represent the various notifications from your application. With the correct usage of light, effects and shadows you can create that “glowing” look on a menu icon. But they are not viewed from a 3D perspective so the basic primary color palette is used. They are given the debars effect to give it a “deep” look. Menu icon bars are graphical elements that are given a flat appearance and pictured face on. They are made with smooth rounded shapes to give it that friendly appearance. Structure wise you can place launcher icons either on the top or the front of the home screen. Launcher icons are the most basic of the 3D icons using light and shadows for defining objects. Once the icons are done you then export the icons in its transparency enabled. In Photoshop you adjust shape of the icon in a transparent background. Once the icons are created you can then import it to Adobe Photoshop and fit to the desired image size.įor a launcher icon and the menu bar icon, you create an image size of 48*48 px, and 25*25px for a status bar icon. You can also create shadows by tilting the angles and a blurring effect. You can make each icon by creating depth and shape, adding color and details. You create the basic steps in these icons in the Adobe Illustrator. The launcher icons and certain status bar icons are given accents of bright and clear colors which match with the existing icons. The primary color palette in a basic icon design is made up of white, black and gray scales.ĭifferent combinations of these colors are used to make the launcher icons, the menu icons and status bar icons.
How to create icons (a short & easy guide) These graphic icons will bring out a more professional look to your user interface and make it more attractive.
You may want to try out something other than the pre-packaged icons that come default with your user interface.īest of all, there are now a number of useful icons that you can download for free as icon packs. With the advent of new android smart-phones, you can now use and create several types of icons, and insert/download them into your application's user interface. In this guide: How to create and insert your favorite Android smartphone icon pack plus some free, popular icons you can download today.