Network Icon Sets

Why Icons are So Important

The web design industry is rapidly growing and developing, which means that the trends replace each other one after another. But some basic elements never lose their relevance and remain indispensable. Icons are such elements. Although their styles vary with current trends, these little graphic symbols stay one of the most important components of any website.

The absence of icons makes the web page look incomplete and significantly reduces the site's or mobile app's usability. These tiny elements impress with their versatility, which is why they are so important. Let's take a closer look at their features.

Icon Features & Functions

Navigation

The main function of icons is to make it easier for users to navigate a site. Graphic symbols are a kind of pointers on the site, which make it user-friendly.

Aesthetics

Besides, stylish icons make a web page much more attractive and memorable. What is more, you can also animate them.

Attention Gaining Tool

The first thing that attracts users' attention is the site's visuals. Thus, icons catch the eye before text does. That is why graphic symbols can be used to draw attention to a particular section of a page.

Structuring

Icons can also neatly structure the content of your web page, presentation, or resume by breaking the information they contain into sections and subsections.

Explanation-free

Icons make the functions and content of the site understandable to any user, regardless of whether the site is translated into different languages.

Icon Formats 

There are the following icon formats:

• AI;
• SVG;
• EPS.
• PSD;
• PNG;
• JPG;

Difference Between Vector and Raster Formats

Among the above formats, there are both raster and vector. Let's find out the difference between them and which one to choose.

A raster image consists of many multi-colored dots, namely pixels, and a vector image is a set of lines and geometric shapes.

The advantage of a raster image is its photorealism, which is why this format is well suited for working with photographs. In addition, it allows you to create smooth color transitions.

As for the vector format, its advantage is that it can be easily scaled and edited without quality loss.

It is also possible to convert a raster format to a vector format by tracing an image. Converting vector to raster is also possible and is called rasterization. In general, the choice of format depends on your goals, but in the case of icons, it is advisable to use vector formats such as AI, SVG, and EPS.

Where to Get Network Icons 

You can create icons from scratch on your own, even though it's not an easy process. Thanks to various tutorial videos, nowadays you can learn anything. However, this may take a lot of time and effort. Time is a precious resource, and fortunately, there is a great solution to help you save it. It is where ready-made icon sets come to the rescue. Ready-made icons greatly simplify the process of creating a website.

The MonsterONE marketplace offers an impressive selection of digital products, including eye-catching logo templates, creative illustrations, and stylish patterns. With such a huge range, you will definitely find the most suitable option for your purposes. In addition, you can purchase a subscription that allows downloading an unlimited number of cool digital products.

Alternatively, if you don't need a long-term subscription, you can also check out the TemplateMonster marketplace, which offers an equally amazing selection of products, including top-notch ready-made icon sets.

In addition, our designers always follow the latest trends, so on the MonsterONE platform, you will find only the most relevant web products and classy icons.

Network Icon Types

This type of icons includes everything related to the Internet, communications, and technology. For instance:

• Social Media Icons;
• Networking & Communication Icons;
• Digital Development & Seo Icons;
• Human Resources Icons;
• Multimedia Icons;
• Customer Support Icons;
• Business & Management Icons.

Where to Place Network Icons

Possible options include:

• Web Sites;
• Mobile Applications;
• Social Media;
• Presentations;
• Resume;
• Portfolio;
• Flyers.

Icon Styles 

As mentioned earlier, icons are varied in their styles. Some of the more common ones are:

• Line icons;
• Isometric icons;
• Doodle icons;
• Filled icons/glyphs;
• Duotone icons;
• Skeuomorphic icons;
• Flat icons.

Most styles are characterized by minimalism, which is now especially relevant. However, the style choice also depends on the design of your website.

What Makes a Good Icon

Having considered the functions of the icons described above, you can already have a rough idea of what a perfect icon should be. That is, it should at least perform its basic functions.

But the main requirement for an icon, besides its uniqueness, is its clarity. The meaning that the icon conveys should be obvious to the user. To make icons as clear as possible, the main rule is not to overload them with many unnecessary small details.

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