Why Icons Matter
What are icons used for? Icons are everywhere in modern digital design—in navigation menus, buttons, status indicators, social media profiles, mobile apps, websites, and user interfaces. They're visual shortcuts that communicate meaning instantly, often faster than words. Icons guide users through interfaces, highlight important actions, and create visual hierarchy. They make complex information digestible and help users navigate intuitively. Whether it's a hamburger menu, a download button, or a social media icon—icons are the universal language of digital design.
Why are they so important? Icons break down language barriers and make interfaces accessible to everyone. They reduce cognitive load by replacing text with recognizable symbols, making your UI cleaner and more scannable. Good icons improve usability, speed up navigation, and create a professional, polished look. In a world where attention spans are short, icons help users find what they need quickly. Without consistent, well-designed icons, your interface feels cluttered and confusing. With the right icons, you create an experience that feels intuitive and modern.
What can you achieve with them? With a consistent icon system, you improve user experience and make your interfaces more intuitive. Icons help users understand functionality at a glance, reduce the need for explanatory text, and create visual consistency across all touchpoints. They make your designs feel more professional and polished, whether you're building a website, mobile app, or dashboard. The right icon choice can guide users through complex workflows, highlight key actions, and create an emotional connection. Whether you're a startup or an established business: Consistent icons are essential for creating interfaces that users love to use.
Icon Libraries
Official icon libraries used across kieks.me GbR brand implementations. These libraries provide consistent, high-quality icons for all digital projects.
Tabler Icons
The primary icon library for kieks.me GbR digital projects. Tabler Icons provides over 4,000 free, open-source icons optimized for modern web applications.
Icon Examples
Home
User
Settings
Search
Notifications
Favorite
Share
Installation
Install via npm:
npm install @tabler/icons-webfont
Or use CDN:
<link rel="stylesheet" href="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/@tabler/icons-webfont@latest/dist/tabler-icons.min.css">
Usage
Use icons with the ti class prefix:
<i class="ti ti-home"></i>
<i class="ti ti-user text-aqua-700"></i>
<i class="ti ti-settings text-2xl"></i>
Resources
- Official Website: tabler.io/icons
- GitHub Repository: github.com/tabler/tabler-icons
- License: MIT License (free for commercial use)
- Icon Count: 4,000+ icons
- Format: SVG, Webfont, React, Vue components
Brand Icons
Brand-specific icons and custom iconography designed for kieks.me GbR. These AI-themed icons are used consistently across brand materials and digital implementations.
AI Brain
Neural network brain icon representing artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities.
AI Robot
Modern robot icon representing artificial intelligence, automation, and intelligent systems.
Neural Network
Neural network nodes and connections icon representing machine learning and deep learning.
Usage Guidelines
- Use these icons to represent AI-related features, services, or content
- Maintain consistent sizing within the same context
- Icons use brand colors (Aqua #00FFDC, Fuchsia #FF008F, Navy #1E2A45)
- Available in SVG format for scalable use
- Icons can be customized by adjusting SVG fill colors to match your design needs
Usage Guidelines
Best Practices
- Use consistent icon sizes within the same context
- Maintain proper spacing around icons (minimum clear space)
- Use icons that are universally recognizable
- Ensure icons are accessible (provide alt text or aria-labels)
- Match icon style to your design system
- Use icons to enhance, not replace, important text
Common Use Cases
- Navigation menus and breadcrumbs
- Action buttons (save, delete, edit, etc.)
- Status indicators and notifications
- Social media links and sharing
- Form inputs and validation
- Data visualization and charts
Accessibility
Icons should always be accessible to all users. Follow these guidelines:
- Provide descriptive text labels for icon-only buttons
- Use
aria-labeloraria-labelledbyattributes - Ensure sufficient color contrast (WCAG AA compliant)
- Don't rely solely on color to convey meaning
- Test with screen readers to ensure proper interpretation
Sizing Guidelines
16px (Base)
Small UI elements
20px (Default)
Standard buttons
24px (Large)
Prominent actions
32px+ (Hero)
Hero sections
Common Icons
Frequently used icons in kieks.me GbR projects. These icons are available from Tabler Icons.
Navigation
home
menu
back
next
down
up
Actions
add
edit
delete
download
upload
confirm
Communication
notify
message
phone
share
link
Status
success
warning
error
info
loading
locked
Resources
Tabler Icons
- Official Website →
- GitHub Repository →
- Icon Search & Browse →
- License: MIT License (free for commercial use)
Documentation
- Usage Guide →
- Installation Guide →
- Customization →
- For brand-specific icon guidelines, refer to this page and future updates.