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Introduction

TikTok’s approach to design is all about creating impactful, shareable experiences. Through research and exploration, we developed a creative set of Halloween icons that align with TikTok’s brand and resonate with its global community. These icons are designed to drive engagement, capture trends, and seamlessly enhance the app experience during the Halloween season.

Purpose

The purpose of this Halloween icon set is to offer the community an opportunity to enjoy one of their favorite apps with a seasonal theme. Many users love celebrating Halloween by creating intricate costumes and engaging in activities with family and friends. With this themed experience, TikTok can become an added part of the seasonal festivities, enhancing users’ enjoyment of the season.

Challenge

We aimed to balance a fun Halloween vibe with TikTok’s clean, modern style, making sure icons are clear and easy to use in the app’s UI. During the design process, it was initially challenging to pinpoint the right theme, but we eventually landed on a witches theme to capture the Halloween spirit perfectly.

TikTok Halloween 1

Scope

Design 14 icons that align with TikTok’s brand, using fun Halloween visuals. Each icon considers user interactions, offering both outlined and filled styles for a seamless experience in the app.

TikTok Halloween 2

Target Audience

TikTok users, mainly creators and content enthusiasts, engaging with the platform during Halloween.

Exploration/Sketch

TikTok Halloween 3

TikTok Halloween 4

Material Grid Foundation

The Halloween icon pack was designed using the Material Grid system for consistent and precise icons. The grid keeps proportions balanced, ensuring each icon looks clear and aligned. This approach also makes the icons easily scalable across any screen size, from small mobile devices to larger desktops.

TikTok Halloween 5

Final Design

TikTok Halloween 6

TikTok Halloween 7

Tools used

Figma
Adobe AfterEffects

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This is a wonderful piece of work, guys! I really enjoyed reviewing it. All the icons align well with TikTok's brand and maintain a consistent style. However, I feel that the meanings of some icons are not entirely clear. For example, with the profile and friends icons, you might consider using a silhouette of a person (as the original icon does) and adding a hat to improve recognition. But this is just a suggestion, though!

I really liked your work, creativity, and how you ushered us through your work process. Well done!👻


Fantastic work, Wendy! Your Halloween icons add a delightful touch of festivity while staying true to TikTok’s style. The animations make each icon feel alive and engaging. Perhaps refining a few details for clarity would enhance them even more, but overall, this is a wonderfully creative set. Great job!


This is a wonderful! I love this


Hi Wendy, your project with Junior is remarkable—well-rounded and skillfully executed. I love the exploration, and the final result truly shines with its animation and elegant simplicity. Outstanding work, and best of luck in the contest!

/Yuliia


Hey, nice and clean icon set conception. I really like the exploration that went into achieving the final result. Nice presentation and well-crafted mockup as well. Best of luck in the contest!


Very good exploration and final result. Good work guys! Love the animation


“Superb job on the design exploration of the Halloween-themed icons! The elements perfectly capture the spooky and fun spirit of the season - a design that brings a fresh and festive atmosphere that users will love!”


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