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