20 Fantastic Flat Icons and Their Meaning In Logo Design

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Icons tell stories. And when it comes to building visual identity for a brand, iconography plays a big part. Icons, incorporated into logos, not just make brand identities visually appealing but they also tend to deliver brand’s vision or underline message more effectively. Each icon ensues an inherent meaning that sparks a certain kind of psychological behavior, resulting in emotive consumer association with the brand. Because people tend to identify and appreciate these icons right away even in various colors or screen sizes. Hence, selecting the right icon for your logo is of great importance and must be treated carefully. Here are 20 flat icons and their hidden meanings that make them effective in logo design.

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BOOMERANG: reflects uniqueness and makes an impact.

OVERLAPPING LINES: depict crossover diversity and bonding.

DOTS: Indicate accessibility and robustness.

SLASH MARK: directs adaptability and tech shrewdness .

Twisted Rope: signifies solid form and firm commitment.

Bar Graph: emphasizes progressive approach.

Trixelate: sparks innovation and indicates variety.

Check Boards: boosts strategic appeal and goodness.

Cocentric Lines: volumnize identity and showcase depth.

Crown: depicts superiority and persistence.

Overlapping Circles: demonstrate bonding and connectivity.

Bisecting Planes: reflect adaptability and ability to grow.

Leaves: indicate newness and innovation for good.

Spiral: signifies continuity and diligence.

Rays: indicate importance or a call for reverence.

Random Sticks: represent diversity of ideas and stability.

Arrow: indicates direction and forwardness.

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