The invisible framework of squares, circles, and guide lines a designer draws icons on so a whole set shares the same size, proportions, and visual weight. It keeps icons looking like a matching family.
Synonyms
- keyline grid
- icon template
Related terms
- icon set
- bounding box
- optical alignment
- pictogram
In plain words
- the guide lines icons are drawn on
- the template that keeps icons the same size
Usage example
Every symbol in the pack was built on a 24-pixel icon grid so they lined up perfectly in the toolbar.
Don't confuse with…
- bounding boxThe icon grid includes helper shapes and guides for drawing; the bounding box is just the outer rectangle that contains one finished icon.
Categories
- Iconography