Icon Set Design Brief

A complete icon design brief that ensures every icon in the set looks like it came from the same hand.

Prompt Template

Write a design brief for a custom icon set for [PRODUCT_OR_BRAND_NAME]. The icon set will be used in: [USE_CONTEXTS — e.g., web app navigation, mobile UI, marketing materials]. The brief must cover: (1) Icon style definition — line weight (specify in px at 24x24px), corner radius, fill vs. outline approach, and visual metaphor approach (literal vs. abstract), (2) Grid and sizing — master grid size, safe zone/padding, and export sizes required: [EXPORT_SIZES], (3) Brand alignment — describe how the icon style should reflect the brand personality: [BRAND_PERSONALITY], and reference 2–3 icon sets whose style is close to the target aesthetic (and what to borrow from each), (4) Icons required — list all [NUMBER_OF_ICONS] icons needed organized by category: [ICON_LIST_BY_CATEGORY], (5) Consistency rules — 4 non-negotiable rules the designer must follow for every icon (e.g., stroke caps, minimum line weight, pixel-snapping), (6) Deliverables — file formats (SVG, PNG, icon font), naming convention, and Figma/Illustrator organization structure.

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