Iconography
Iconography is a shared symbol set with matching looks and clear meanings for actions and ideas.
Another example
Save, share, and delete icons use the same line weight and each has an accessible name.
Main parts
- 01Foundation or token
- 02Applied component
- 03Visible state and rule
Use it when
Use icons to help people recognize actions quickly when space is tight.
Do not use it when
Never show an unfamiliar icon with no label or mix icon sets that look unrelated.
Name used in code
SVG + accessible name Before you ship
Check content order, shared design values, component consistency, contrast, zoom, and layout changes by screen size. Verify every theme, language, and state. If there is motion, offer an equal reduced-motion experience.
Outcome: Use or define Iconography to make the visual experience clear and easy to use. User context: Save, share, and delete icons use the same line weight and each has an accessible name. Design concept to apply: Iconography. Why it fits: Use icons to help people recognize actions quickly when space is tight. Do not use it when: Never show an unfamiliar icon with no label or mix icon sets that look unrelated. Design requirements: Set the content order, shared design values, and reusable components. Define how the layout changes by screen size and state. Keep useful design choices separate from decoration. Inclusion and resilience: Check contrast, zoom, languages, themes, and reduced motion when needed. Do not use color or effects as the only way to show meaning. Acceptance criteria: The design stays clear on phones and desktops, at zoom, in every theme, and in all supported languages. Interactive states stay clear and consistent. Evidence and limits (evidence boundary): No single official standard controls the whole term. Its meaning may change across teams, platforms, or frameworks. Unknowns to confirm: Brand limits, amount of content, supported themes and languages, target devices, and design-system rules.
Check this request
Review the current use of Iconography. Definition: Iconography is a shared symbol set with matching looks and clear meanings for actions and ideas. Release checks: Check content order, shared design values, component consistency, contrast, zoom, and layout changes by screen size. Verify every theme, language, and state. If there is motion, offer an equal reduced-motion experience. Before changing code, report the evidence you found, gaps, severity, and the smallest safe fix.