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Rumour Suggests Google Could Simplify The Design Of Icons On Android

Google could be looking to unify its icon designs across the web and Android.

 

Google has some strict guidelines when it comes to designing app launcher icons for Andorid, but has oddly maintained different iconography for its apps on Android and their corresponding web services. According to Android Police that could soon change with Android icons taking a step towards their web counterparts.

 

The rumour suggests that Google will change the style of its Android icons to closely resemble those of its web properties. The style which is supposedly named "Moonshine" at Google, will see Android icons taking on a more flatter appearance along with shadows appearing behind prominent elements.

The design of the new icons takes them closer to their web counterparts, but do have a more sophisticated look to them. Andorid Police even suggests the the company could use the new icons across the web and Android to unify its design language.

According to Google's design guidelines for Android icons, they shuld have a unique silhouette, a slight downward perspective, and clearly visible no matter what wallpaper is behind it. While the supposed icons don't exactly follow these rules to the mark, they do seem to be an attempt to somewhat unify them with the ones Google uses on the web.

 

While it is impossible to say whether the changes will be rolled out, the design consistency and simplified look does seem to suggest Google may be considering it. Moreover, unified icons across platforms will wipe out any confusion users might face, and there's a possibility of Google thoroughly updating its design philosophy.


TAGS: Mobile Phones, Android, Internet, Google, app launcher icons, design language

 
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