The small square icon that launches an application from a phone or computer home screen. It must be recognisable at small sizes and often uses a bold symbol on a solid background.
Synonyms
- launcher icon
- application icon
Related terms
In plain words
- the icon you tap to open an app
- the app tile on your phone
Usage example
The team tested the app icon on a busy home screen to make sure it stood out among competitors.
Don't confuse with…
- faviconAn app icon launches an installed app; a favicon marks a website inside a browser.
Categories
- Iconography