Material Symbols and Icons
Material Symbols are Google's newest iteration of icons, designed to provide a comprehensive library of glyphs for modern UI design. This collection consolidates over 2,500 glyphs into a single font file, offering a wide range of design variants to suit different aesthetic and functional needs.
Key Features:
- Extensive Glyph Library: Over 2,500 icons covering a broad spectrum of use cases.
- Design Variants: Offers filled, outlined, rounded, sharp, and two-tone styles.
- Single Font File: All icons are contained within a single font file, simplifying integration and management.
- Customization: Supports variable font technology, allowing for fine-grained control over weight and grade.
- Accessibility: Designed with accessibility in mind, ensuring icons are legible and usable for all users.
Use Cases:
- Web Applications: Enhance user interfaces with clear and consistent iconography.
- Mobile Apps: Provide visual cues and navigation elements in iOS and Android applications.
- Design Systems: Maintain a unified design language across different projects.
- Prototyping: Quickly add icons to mockups and prototypes to visualize user flows.
- Print Design: Incorporate icons into brochures, posters, and other printed materials.
