Nightmare Icons
Design Brief
Having such a clear brief allowed me to quickly identify which icons could be used in a spooky/scary way.
Dark/Light Mode
I considered both of these modes when designing which is why I've added a third set to help anyone with visual impairments. These have all been accessibility tested against WCAG guidelines.
Creating a Flow
I thought way not create a Halloween app to share stories and chat with friends. Of course why not create a scary looking profile page to scare you every time you enter.
Full Video
Find the full video of my prototype on Dribbble.
Thank you I hope you enjoyed my designs let me know if you have any feedback.
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Thank you for your submission, Conor!
You did a great job here, however, your work needs improvement if you size down to 24px the icons are a bit ambiguous and not clearly stated.
Great vibes only!
Hi Conor! You've done an excellent job finding a clever way to integrate your nightmare icons into the product by creating a dedicated space for them—very smart! Not every product can pull off seasonal icon sets like these.
That said, there's still room for growth:
- Showcase Icons in Larger Scale. Your icons have a lot of detail and creativity, but their current size doesn’t allow the viewer to fully appreciate them. Enlarging them would help showcase their intricacies.
- Add Explanations for Unlabeled Icons. Some icons may not be immediately clear. Including more context about your design thinking and the story behind each icon will add clarity and strengthen their impact.
Keep up the great work!
/Yuliia
Nice job, Conor! I really appreciate the creative concept behind the nightmare icons. The integration into the product feels seamless. That said, some details get a bit lost at smaller sizes. A bit more clarity in the design or a bolder approach could help enhance readability. Keep pushing the boundaries!
Great work I really enjoyed looking at your work! Well done!
I love the way how you get to the point directly in your case study
Great creativity and loved the two-option dark mode idea.The icons look amazing, but some details get lost at smaller sizes. A bit of simplification could make them stand out even more. Awesome work!
Heyy! Great presentation but feel like your icons lack polishing. They lack simplification and consistency in style, but overall good job
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