Icon Designing - 10 Tips

1. Capture the Characteristics of the Object
2. Generate an Interesting yet Clear Metaphor for the Icon
3. Beware of Cultural Differences
4. Keep Icons Simple and Versatile to Fit Into a Range of Projects
5. Use a Consistent Light Source
6. Draw Icons in Vector Format
7. Use Raster Foramt for small size icons
8. Design Icons to Work at Large Formats as well as Small Scales
9. Use Out of the Ordinary Color Combinations
10. Carefully Plan out Your Design Process