The latest Microsoft® Windows® platform, Windows XP, introduces a new style in icon design. The
Windows XP icon is all about fun, color, and energy. New, 32-bit versions
of the icons provide smooth edges over any background.
The following guidelines walk you through the steps of
designing and creating Windows XP-style icons. These
guidelines contain complete information for professional
designers that will benefit authors of all levels of
experience. If you are a professional developer, consider
working together with a good graphic designer.
Creating Icons for Windows
Overview |
An informative overview of icon design. Learn the latest design
guides covering icon styles, sizes, color depth and palettes,
angles and grouping, drop shadows and more. |
Step 1 |
Conceptualize. Important design considerations to review before creating Windows
icons. Includes examples of many common icons used in the
latest Windows platforms and applications. |
Step 2 |
Illustrate. Use Microangelo Studio alone or together
with other graphic design tools to create your Windows
XP images first. |
Step 3 |
Add the drop shadow. Microangelo Studio makes it easy! |
Step 4 |
Create the 8-bit and 4-bit images. Procedures and tips
you can use to create the images required by Windows platforms
before Windows XP.
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