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These are most often seen on a desktop, home screen, or in an app store."],"definition":"An app icon consists of the glyph and its container which represent a mobile, tablet, or desktop application. These are most often seen on a desktop, home screen, or in an app store.","label":"App icon"},{"id":8,"title":"Audit","heading":"h.q9mapps0c0po","original":["An inventory and evaluation of a product, website, or brand’s components, including icons, against quality standards."],"definition":"An inventory and evaluation of a product, website, or brand’s components, including icons, against quality standards.","label":"Audit"},{"id":9,"title":"Balance","heading":"h.1lhylsyvvecp","original":["The distribution of visual weight within an icon or across an icon set."],"definition":"The distribution of visual weight within an icon or across an icon set.","label":"Balance"},{"id":10,"title":"Base","heading":"h.girmk8tmecr5","original":["The primary icon in a compound icon that carries its core meaning. Modifiers are layered on top of base icons to define additional meaning."],"definition":"The primary icon in a compound icon that carries its core meaning. 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Exclude, the opposite of intersect, keeps only the areas of shapes that do not overlap, discarding the overlapping region."],"definition":"The vector editing operations — union, subtract, intersect, exclude — that combine or divide overlapping shapes into a new, unified shape. Union merges two or more shapes into a combined shape. Subtract removes the area of one or more shapes from a target shape. Intersect creates a new shape consisting only of the area where two or more shapes overlap. Exclude, the opposite of intersect, keeps only the areas of shapes that do not overlap, discarding the overlapping region.","label":"Boolean operations"},{"id":13,"title":"Bounding box","heading":"h.q4gw7eqlmqkg","original":["A virtual rectangle containing the selected object. Only shown when one or more objects are selected."],"definition":"A virtual rectangle containing the selected object. Only shown when one or more objects are selected.","label":"Bounding box"},{"id":14,"title":"Brevity","heading":"h.kkpf8cypqphi","original":["Using the minimum visual detail necessary for an icon to communicate the idea."],"definition":"Using the minimum visual detail necessary for an icon to communicate the idea.","label":"Brevity"},{"id":15,"title":"Bézier curve","heading":"h.6ijlkwb9fnvl","original":["Bézier curves are smooth, curved lines used to draw vector paths using anchor points and handles."],"definition":"Bézier curves are smooth, curved lines used to draw vector paths using anchor points and handles.","label":"Bézier curve"},{"id":16,"title":"Clarity","heading":"h.na8v6x79wi2a","original":["An icon’s ability to communicate its intended meaning or idea quickly and unambiguously."],"definition":"An icon’s ability to communicate its intended meaning or idea quickly and unambiguously.","label":"Clarity"},{"id":17,"title":"Coherence","heading":"h.q63i871zxuov","original":["Coherence is a logical connection between ideas that makes people go “yeah, that makes sense” when they see the icons together."],"definition":"Coherence is a logical connection between ideas that makes people go “yeah, that makes sense” when they see the icons together.","label":"Coherence"},{"id":18,"title":"Component","heading":"h.e8pcf68h5nqz","original":["A reusable design element whose linked copies, called instances, stay in sync with the original."],"definition":"A reusable design element whose linked copies, called instances, stay in sync with the original.","label":"Component"},{"id":19,"title":"Compound icon","heading":"h.a159t91dx5my","original":["A compound icon is a glyph built by layering a base icon with one or more modifiers, used to communicate a more specific or combined meaning."],"definition":"A compound icon is a glyph built by layering a base icon with one or more modifiers, used to communicate a more specific or combined meaning.","label":"Compound icon"},{"id":20,"title":"Concentric","heading":"h.m3pzlvq6tbjd","original":["The property of nested shapes which share the same center point, requiring proportionally adjusted corner radii."],"definition":"The property of nested shapes which share the same center point, requiring proportionally adjusted corner radii.","label":"Concentric"},{"id":21,"title":"Consistency","heading":"h.wo2y7permm53","original":["The principle of applying the same stylistic rules across every icon in a set. This includes the end caps, stroke weight, personality, key lines, etc."],"definition":"The principle of applying the same stylistic rules across every icon in a set. 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Also referred to as a superellipse."],"definition":"A gradually easing corner curve that blends a straight edge into a curve more smoothly than a circular arc. Also referred to as a superellipse.","label":"Corner smoothing"},{"id":26,"title":"Dashed stroke","heading":"h.q37ga7to08be","original":["A line made up of smaller segments with gaps in between. End caps can be applied to these smaller segments for a variety of appearances."],"definition":"A line made up of smaller segments with gaps in between. End caps can be applied to these smaller segments for a variety of appearances.","label":"Dashed stroke"},{"id":27,"title":"Custom","heading":"h.5n2ydb9vjkll","original":["Custom icons are designed specifically for a brand, product, or institution, taking into account its visual identity, subject matter, and unique technical or practical requirements. This can include drawing glyphs that don’t exist in a pre-made library, defining the right metaphor for a particular feature, and giving familiar symbols personality that creates belonging alongside typography and illustration.","Commissioning an icon set allows these decisions to be made together, rather than piecing together icons from different sources and adjusting them to visually match each other. When you work with an icon designer, you get icon systems, not icon sets."],"definition":"Custom icons are designed specifically for a brand, product, or institution, taking into account its visual identity, subject matter, and unique technical or practical requirements. This can include drawing glyphs that don’t exist in a pre-made library, defining the right metaphor for a particular feature, and giving familiar symbols personality that creates belonging alongside typography and illustration.\n\nCommissioning an icon set allows these decisions to be made together, rather than piecing together icons from different sources and adjusting them to visually match each other. When you work with an icon designer, you get icon systems, not icon sets.","label":"Custom"},{"id":28,"title":"Deprecation","heading":"h.qo5mfqix5sun","original":["The official retirement of a specific component, pattern, or feature."],"definition":"The official retirement of a specific component, pattern, or feature.","label":"Deprecation"},{"id":29,"title":"Design system","heading":"h.t97g2s2famzd","original":["A design system is a set of building blocks and standards that help keep the look and feel of products and experiences consistent."],"definition":"A design system is a set of building blocks and standards that help keep the look and feel of products and experiences consistent.","label":"Design system"},{"id":31,"title":"Emphasis","heading":"h.uu4su6s00vsh","original":["The principle of drawing attention to a specific element in an icon, or to an icon in an experience."],"definition":"The principle of drawing attention to a specific element in an icon, or to an icon in an experience.","label":"Emphasis"},{"id":32,"title":"Emoji","heading":"h.ddhv0xkkc8cv","original":["Illustrative glyphs in a typeface that represent objects, concepts, and feelings. They’re typically used to decorate, react to, or even replace text."],"definition":"Illustrative glyphs in a typeface that represent objects, concepts, and feelings. They’re typically used to decorate, react to, or even replace text.","label":"Emoji"},{"id":33,"title":"End cap","heading":"h.yoeu8uk8hcl5","original":["The finish applied to the open end of a stroke, such as square or round."],"definition":"The finish applied to the open end of a stroke, such as square or round.","label":"End cap"},{"id":34,"title":"Export","heading":"h.yk40uuloxtz3","original":["The process of converting an icon’s artwork into a distributable file format, such as SVG or PNG, for use outside the design application."],"definition":"The process of converting an icon’s artwork into a distributable file format, such as SVG or PNG, for use outside the design application.","label":"Export"},{"id":35,"title":"Favicon","heading":"h.m8598oa3pqrd","original":["A small graphic representing a website, displayed in a browser’s tab, bookmarks bar, or history list. Often a company logo, product app icon, or simple symbol."],"definition":"A small graphic representing a website, displayed in a browser’s tab, bookmarks bar, or history list. Often a company logo, product app icon, or simple symbol.","label":"Favicon"},{"id":36,"title":"Fill","heading":"h.nm1tz46kyd1s","original":["A solid color applied within a shape’s boundary, as opposed to an outline."],"definition":"A solid color applied within a shape’s boundary, as opposed to an outline.","label":"Fill"},{"id":37,"title":"Flat","heading":"h.8t0ci5w0fuaj","original":["A two-dimensional style with minimal perspective or depth cues."],"definition":"A two-dimensional style with minimal perspective or depth cues.","label":"Flat"},{"id":38,"title":"Font","heading":"h.z4zzbjhdlu2y","original":["A font is an independent file containing a typeface in one or more styles. In static fonts, one file corresponds to one style. In variable fonts, a single file can include multiple styles."],"definition":"A font is an independent file containing a typeface in one or more styles. In static fonts, one file corresponds to one style. In variable fonts, a single file can include multiple styles.","label":"Font"},{"id":39,"title":"Format","heading":"h.4o53hlb35wsd","original":["The file type an icon is exported as, such as SVG or PNG."],"definition":"The file type an icon is exported as, such as SVG or PNG.","label":"Format"},{"id":40,"title":"Gap","heading":"h.xws5re4n4cc3","original":["Deliberate negative space used to create a visual break between design elements."],"definition":"Deliberate negative space used to create a visual break between design elements.","label":"Gap"},{"id":41,"title":"Frame","heading":"h.h1cxm9bpng5","original":["The digital working area and export boundary that sets an icon’s dimensions, such as 24 × 24 px; also called a canvas or artboard."],"definition":"The digital working area and export boundary that sets an icon’s dimensions, such as 24 × 24 px; also called a canvas or artboard.","label":"Frame"},{"id":42,"title":"Geometric","heading":"h.z8zjd9hqr32","original":["A style built from precise geometric shapes, such as circles, squares, and polygons."],"definition":"A style built from precise geometric shapes, such as circles, squares, and polygons.","label":"Geometric"},{"id":43,"title":"GIF","heading":"h.e830712gigxn","original":["Graphics Interchange Format — a raster image format with a limited color palette that supports simple frame-based animation."],"definition":"Graphics Interchange Format — a raster image format with a limited color palette that supports simple frame-based animation.","label":"GIF"},{"id":44,"title":"Glyph","heading":"h.e4ztk0o8pybe","original":["Glyphs are the visual expressions of symbols."],"definition":"Glyphs are the visual expressions of symbols.","label":"Glyph"},{"id":113,"title":"Gradient","heading":"h.8gogxiv6qzgb","original":["A smooth, gradual transition between two or more colors. The main types of gradient are linear, radial, angular, and diamond."],"definition":"A smooth, gradual transition between two or more colors. 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They rarely incorporate words."],"definition":"Icons are simple illustrative glyphs representing functions, objects, or directions. They rarely incorporate words.","label":"Icon"},{"id":49,"title":"Icon design","heading":"h.qg7cfedlaamz","original":["The craft of drawing individual icons."],"definition":"The craft of drawing individual icons.","label":"Icon design"},{"id":50,"title":"Icon set","heading":"h.ch6oycr5zvey","original":["A collection of icons designed and maintained together as a single, coherent family."],"definition":"A collection of icons designed and maintained together as a single, coherent family.","label":"Icon set"},{"id":51,"title":"Icon system","heading":"h.ohfep7ltmw36","original":["The active application and documentation of an icon set."],"definition":"The active application and documentation of an icon set.","label":"Icon system"},{"id":52,"title":"Iconography","heading":"h.pnwzx5jkigw7","original":["The output of icon design, including the icons and the guidance or principles of an icon system."],"definition":"The output of icon design, including the icons and the guidance or principles of an icon system.","label":"Iconography"},{"id":53,"title":"Instance","heading":"h.185lqjzgzg39","original":["A linked duplicate of a component that updates automatically when the original component changes. Native to Figma."],"definition":"A linked duplicate of a component that updates automatically when the original component changes. Native to Figma.","label":"Instance"},{"id":54,"title":"Interpolation","heading":"h.8r8e0jjdrcgk","original":["The generation of an intermediate style by mathematically blending between two compatible drawn masters."],"definition":"The generation of an intermediate style by mathematically blending between two compatible drawn masters.","label":"Interpolation"},{"id":55,"title":"Join","heading":"h.km45kuleb3j","original":["The anchor point where two strokes meet to create a corner. There are three types of join. Miter joins are sharp and pointed. Round joins are smooth and curved. Beveled joins have a flat, angled edge that appears clipped."],"definition":"The anchor point where two strokes meet to create a corner. There are three types of join. Miter joins are sharp and pointed. Round joins are smooth and curved. 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For instance, a gear representing “settings.”"],"definition":"Metaphors use familiar visual symbols to communicate more complex abstract ideas, thoughts, or concepts. For instance, a gear representing “settings.”","label":"Metaphor"},{"id":62,"title":"Modifier","heading":"h.2wzskde6u7m7","original":["A smaller icon or shape layered onto or near the base icon to convey additional information or a specific state. Also sometimes called an adornment or a badge."],"definition":"A smaller icon or shape layered onto or near the base icon to convey additional information or a specific state. Also sometimes called an adornment or a badge.","label":"Modifier"},{"id":63,"title":"Naming convention","heading":"h.ondugg8zuf6i","original":["A naming convention is a systematic pattern used to name files and components consistently, such as “ic_arrow_left_24” or “arrow-left-small”. 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This extension is necessary to create visual harmony and balance."],"definition":"The slight extension of a shape beyond the key lines or simply into the padding. This extension is necessary to create visual harmony and balance.","label":"Overshoot"},{"id":70,"title":"Padding","heading":"h.211os284q7nj","original":["Think of padding as internal margins. Padding is typically established as part of the process of designing key lines."],"definition":"Think of padding as internal margins. Padding is typically established as part of the process of designing key lines.","label":"Padding"},{"id":71,"title":"Path","heading":"h.1bqb79u6ya68","original":["Paths define all vector shapes. A path is one continuous trajectory of lines and/or curves, called segments. Segments, whether straight or curved, are defined by two anchor points. Paths can be open or closed."],"definition":"Paths define all vector shapes. A path is one continuous trajectory of lines and/or curves, called segments. 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Not to be confused with legibility.","label":"Readability"},{"id":82,"title":"Recognizability","heading":"h.3ykvrmhyxxgc","original":["How quickly and accurately a viewer can recognize what an icon both symbolizes and represents."],"definition":"How quickly and accurately a viewer can recognize what an icon both symbolizes and represents.","label":"Recognizability"},{"id":83,"title":"Rotation","heading":"h.kbokx1r5kyvc","original":["The act or result of changing the direction of a design element, or of the icon itself."],"definition":"The act or result of changing the direction of a design element, or of the icon itself.","label":"Rotation"},{"id":117,"title":"Saturation","heading":"h.hmriacpyoe2s","original":["The purity, intensity, or vividness of a color."],"definition":"The purity, intensity, or vividness of a color.","label":"Saturation"},{"id":84,"title":"Scale","heading":"h.jl8tla821swq","original":["Scale refers to the size of the icon relative to the base size. 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