Enchanting Halloween Designs for Uxcel
This Halloween, I created a collection of spooky, stylish icons tailored for Uxcel’s Halloween Contest, blending traditional Halloween motifs with modern design aesthetics. Inspired by the dark charm of classic horror and the subtle sophistication of UI design, each icon was carefully crafted to bring a hint of Halloween magic to digital interfaces.
Icon Highlights:
Wizard Hat 🧙♂️
The wizard hat icon symbolizes mystery and enchantment. Designed with soft, curved lines and detailed textures, it’s a perfect addition for Halloween themes, adding a magical touch to any design.
Cauldron 🧪
A bubbling cauldron icon, filled with vibrant potions, was crafted to bring a sense of mysticism and alchemy. In the dark theme, the cauldron emits an eerie glow, perfect for a spooky effect.
Graveyard 🪦
The graveyard icon captures the eerie essence of Halloween night, with silhouettes of tombstones and a haunting moon in the background. This icon works well in darker themes, enhancing the spooky vibe of any interface.
Spell Book 📖
Designed as an open spell book with an aura of mystery, this icon brings a sense of ancient magic. The design adapts smoothly between light and dark themes, making it versatile and enchanting.
Frankenstein’s Monster ⚡
With a nod to classic horror, the Frankenstein’s monster icon was crafted to capture both horror and nostalgia. Its subtle shading and bold lines make it visually striking for any Halloween-themed UI.
App icons need to be recognizable at small sizes, so keeping it simple is key. Avoid too many small details. Use depth and shadow to create a 3D effect, making the icon feel almost “touchable.
Despite having exams and limited time to plan, I still managed to participate in the Halloween design project. Balancing both my studies and creative projects was challenging, but I couldn’t resist contributing to the festive theme.
Honestly, seeing Javier Oliver’s work in this space left me feeling a bit outmatched; his designs are just next-level. Huge respect to him! His talent and attention to detail are truly inspiring. So, Javier, if you’re reading this—kudos to you, and thanks for setting the bar so high. You’re awesome!
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Hi Surya,
First, thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to review my submission as well. I’m glad to know you enjoyed it!
Completing the full set of icons for the UXCEL app was also part of my original plan, but I didn’t have the time to create them at the quality level I wanted. It’s great to see someone else took on that part. I thoroughly enjoyed your submission.
Now, onto the critical part—because that’s what feedback is all about! :)
What’s Great:
- There are a lot of fantastic ideas here! My favorites are the League icons visualized as skulls and the Weekly Progress represented with the moon—such creative concepts!
- I also appreciate the thought behind each icon and the way you communicated your process and context in the presentation.
Areas for Improvement:
- App Icon: While the concept is strong, I feel it’s a bit too detailed. There's a mix of flat and dimensional styles, and in smaller sizes, it’s somewhat hard to read. A simpler, flatter design might work better here—perhaps a minimal, single-shape, melting-effect logo with fewer details.
- Icon Details: In some cases, the icons could benefit from simplified details for better consistency. For example, the Wizard Hat and Cauldron icons are great—they use a couple of shapes and are visually direct, even at a smaller scale. On the other hand, some navigation icons seem more detailed and less cohesive than the simpler icons.
- Use of a Grid: A grid could help improve consistency, although I must say you’ve done a good job with weight distribution across the icons, so you have a good eye there. A grid might enhance this even further.
Overall, I think this is a good submission with room for improvement on the execution side, and I really enjoy the creativity you brought to it. Keep up the great work—there’s a lot of potential here!
*Who knows, maybe we’ll both be selected next year and get to collaborate on implementing the next Halloween theme on UXCEL—you on the app side, and me on the WebApp icons! 😊
Best of luck in the contest!
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