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Widgets are an important part of iPhone aesthetics. But if you are wondering how to add them then you are in the right place

Where can I add them?

There are dozens of apps where you can add widgets but the tutorial will be using Widgetsmith cause it is the one I use.

Step One

Open Widgetsmith

Step One

Choose your size (I’m doing large) and scroll down to Add (size) Widget

Step Two

There are many different types of widgets but we are going to to use image so click that and choose your photo

Step Three

Go home and hold down to edit home screen click the add button and type Widgetsmith

then choose whatever size widget you want

Step Four

Now hold down on the widget and choose “Edit Widget”

Then select the widget you just made

And your done, now you an add all the icons you want

The widget used is from the Coquette iPhone aesthetic

Customizing iOS icons has become a popular trend among iPhone users looking to revamp the appearance of their home screens. By replacing the default icons with visually appealing alternatives, you can tailor the look and feel of your iPhone to suit your style. Whether you prefer minimalist designs, vibrant colors, or themed icons, there are various ways to achieve a customized look.
So if you are looking for how to add your icons look no further because this guide has all you need to know

Where to Obtain them

The first thing you need to do is figure out what type of icons do you want Color, Glyph, or Image icons if you already have icons in mind skip this step

Glyph

Glyph icons are a type of icons that display the logo of an app on the icon itself. these icons are usually paired with a blurred or gradient background and fit most aesthetics. Some have a simple glyph style but others might be more artistic

Color

Color icons are simple icons that do not indicate which app they represent, but instead are represented by different colors. These icons typically come in packs of 4-6 colors and are favored for creating a minimalist aesthetic.

Image

Image icons are a category of icons that stand apart from those typically associated with specific apps. Unlike app-specific icons that are designed with glyph’s. Image icons won’t be associated with the app at all they may contain actual images, symbols or illustrations these are good with a plain background to not clutter the home screen

Getting the icons

There are many ways to get icons depending on the type

Glyph

You can find glyph icons by simply searching the internet but doing that makes it harder to make a cohesive aesthetic so you should find a icon pack that matches your desired aesthetic i would recommend going here to find your glyph icons

Color

Color icons are the easiest to find because all you need is a color palette and bam your done or alternatively you can go here for a bunch of pre-curated color icons

Image

Image icons are harder if your going with real image icons you should first have your full aesthetic planed out then chose images based on that but if your just doing symbols you can choose widgets and wallpapers around them

Adding the icons

Okay I’ve got my icons now what? here’s a step by step guide to setting up your icons

Step 1: Open Short Cuts

Step 2: Make a new folder and name based on the aesthetic you I am adding a Coquette aesthetic so I’m naming it Coquette (optional but makes it more organized)

Step 3: Press the add button

Step 4: Click Search and type open app

Step 5: Go back and copy it for each app you need i need to make 8 icons so im copying it 7 times

Step 6: Click the first open app and choose the app you want to link

Step 7: Click Add to Home Screen and choose the icon and name

Repeat until you have all the icons

Icons Used in this article Coquette Icons

And you’re done Now you can use your new knowledge to make the aesthetics of your dreams. If you have any suggestions of apps I should add to the default app pack or Aesthetics I should make contact me here