To give people a familiar and consistent experience, prefer a design that works well across multiple platforms. Presenting multiple focus points can obscure the icon’s message. A single, centered point of interest captures the user’s attention and helps them recognize your app at a glance. Too many details can be hard to discern and can make the icon appear muddy, especially at smaller sizes.Įstablish a single focus point.
Find a concept or element that captures the essence of your app and express it in a simple, unique way, adding details only when doing so enhances meaning. Combine an engaging design with an artistic interpretation of your app’s purpose that people can instantly understand.Įmbrace simplicity. You can’t include two different app icons for one app, and the macOS 11 app icon style looks fine on a Mac running Catalina or earlier.ĭesign a beautiful icon that clearly represents your app.
IMPORTANT When you update your app for macOS 11, use your new app icon design to replace the icon you designed for earlier versions.
