16x16 UI icon buttons
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- brandonp
Probably the hardest design job I've ever been presented with. How do you convey an iconic image within 16x16 pixels? Take a look at your browser window above.... the small ones are all 16x16 baby.
- CGN0
very easily and skillfully.
- brains0
It's fun man. You just have to get used to working in those confines. It gets easier as time goes on, there are definitely some approaches and tricks.
- version30
there are only 256 pixels, each of which can only be one of 256 colors
don't over think it
- brandonp0
Certainly tricky is a good word to use. It's been a trial-by-fire situation. My current method is to build it in illustrator then optimize it out to photoshop and then clean it up from there. Anyone have a better approach?
- ninjasavant0
The number of these icons I've drawn is approaching the thousands.
- kgvs720
Ask that crazy guy that does the permutations. He hasn't been here lately.
- acescence0
i've drawn things large and used the "best for reduction" whatever it's called option in photoshop image size to reduce it so it stays crispy.
- ninjasavant0
I draw them one of 2 ways: draw the image at 32x32 using shape layers and then resize down. Or pixel by pixel using selections, gradients, and the pencil tool. Have fun :D.
