Design a Spooky Icon Set
Put your design skills to the test by creating a haunting set of Halloween-themed icons
The scenario
Use the scenario to understand the project context and what you’ll be working on.
This design brief is part of the design contest for Uxcel Community members, which will run from October 1st to October 31st, 2024.
As a UI/UX designer working on a popular mobile and web app, you've been tasked with creating a special Halloween-themed icon set to be used throughout October. This icon set will replace the app's standard icons, bringing a spooky yet playful atmosphere to the user interface. You also have the option to redesign the app or website's existing icons to match the theme, improving the experience while keeping the brand's style and functionality. Your challenge is to design a cohesive set of icons that captures the Halloween spirit while maintaining usability and brand consistency.
Details
Your task
Here’s what you need to do for your project:
- Create a set of at least 10 Halloween-themed icons for common app functions (e.g., home, search, profile, settings, notifications)
- Ensure consistency in style, color palette, and theme across the icon set
- Consider both light and dark mode applications for your icons
- Design icons that are recognizable and functional in various sizes
- Develop a brief case study that explains your design process, challenges, research findings, sketches, and final thoughts on the solution
- Bonus points for making your project submission interactive or including a video of you guiding the community through the icons 🎃
Prizes
The top 20 submissions will also receive a Uxcel Gift Card to share with friends & family.
- 1st place: $500 + Uxcel merch box
- 2nd place: $300 + Uxcel merch box
- 3rd place: $200 + Uxcel merch box
- 4th place: $100 + Uxcel merch box
- 5th place: $50 + Uxcel merch box
Note: winners can also donate their prize to a charitable cause of their choice.
Instructions
Read the instructions to ensure your project receives maximum visibility.
- You can edit your project at any time.
- You must be a Uxcel Pro member to qualify for rewards.
- You must review at least 2 other project submissions to be eligible for the live contest.
- Winners will be announced within 7 days after the contest closes.
- Ensure you only submit your own work.
Note: please make sure you're 18+ years old and are allowed to take part in a skill-based competition from your country.
Evaluation criteria
Your project will be evaluated using the following criteria:
Visual design— Do designs effectively engage the user through strategic use of color, typography, and imagery?
Creativity— Does it solve problems and communicate ideas in an innovative way?
Accessibility— Does the design comply with the WCAG’s requirements and is accessible to all users? Is the design inclusive to all users regardless of their background, race, age, gender, and ethnicity?
Presentation— How effectively is the work presented, including the templates provided, the formatting of the copy, the links shared, and the explanation of the design rationale?
Templates
Recommended learning
External resources
Topics
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FAQs
What are UX Briefs
Uxcel Briefs are real-world projects that help designers practice and develop relevant skills they might encounter in any design-first company. By completing projects, designers can receive professional feedback and build their portfolios. Each project is designed to train a specific design skill from one of six main skill graph categories.
Each project on Uxcel includes a design scenario, a design task, tools recommended for completing the project, and external resources. One of the most valuable features of Uxcel’s project is that they simulate real-life situations that UX designers are likely to encounter.
We have added a pool of Uxcel Mentors — well-established designers in the industry that are providing you with thought-provoking, actionable feedback, as well as tips for improvement, if necessary. Projects vary in design skill and level of difficulty, making it possible for beginners and experts alike to participate.
Each project on Uxcel includes a design scenario, a design task, tools recommended for completing the project, and external resources. One of the most valuable features of Uxcel’s project is that they simulate real-life situations that UX designers are likely to encounter.
We have added a pool of Uxcel Mentors — well-established designers in the industry that are providing you with thought-provoking, actionable feedback, as well as tips for improvement, if necessary. Projects vary in design skill and level of difficulty, making it possible for beginners and experts alike to participate.
How do I earn a high score on my Brief project?
To excel in tackling a Brief, it's advisable to prepare thoroughly by undertaking relevant UX design courses and lessons. Uxcel provides a curated selection of external resources and lessons endorsed by its expert design team for each Brief. Prior to execution, meticulously assess the scenario, task, and completion criteria, and brainstorm innovative ideas. Endeavor to immerse yourself in the role of a UX designer within a specific organizational context, contemplating appropriate actions for the given scenario.
Conducting multiple iterations before submitting your work is strongly recommended. Carefully review the improvement recommendations provided by Uxcel’s mentor team, extract valuable lessons from your errors, and persist in your efforts. Keep in mind: continuous practice leads to mastery.
Conducting multiple iterations before submitting your work is strongly recommended. Carefully review the improvement recommendations provided by Uxcel’s mentor team, extract valuable lessons from your errors, and persist in your efforts. Keep in mind: continuous practice leads to mastery.
How can I submit a Brief?
Briefs are available to all Uxcel users, but only Pro members can submit their work and receive professional feedback. If you don’t have a Pro membership, you can still complete a brief and request feedback from your design peers, Uxcel’s design community, or your mentor.
When submitting Brief, you will be asked to add a showcase image, create a submission name, and to write a brief description. You can find the best practices here.
When submitting Brief, you will be asked to add a showcase image, create a submission name, and to write a brief description. You can find the best practices here.
Who reviews the Brief project?
We have added a pool of Uxcel Mentors — well-established designers in the industry that are providing you with thought-provoking, actionable feedback. As a cherry on top, all Uxcel community members can add a review and comment your Brief submission.
Learning comes in many forms, and learning through sharing is one form that we want you to capitalize on.
Learning comes in many forms, and learning through sharing is one form that we want you to capitalize on.
How fast can I expect to get a review?
Once you submit your Brief, your project will become immediately visible on the Showcase page, and it will be visible to others. You can expect first reviews on your submission within 24 to 48 hours.
Pro tip: get your own circle to review and like your project. Reviews and likes are impacting our showcasing algorithm, meaning that the more reviews and likes the project has, the higher the ranking on the showcase page the project will have.
Pro tip: get your own circle to review and like your project. Reviews and likes are impacting our showcasing algorithm, meaning that the more reviews and likes the project has, the higher the ranking on the showcase page the project will have.