User Interface

Isometric Icons & Image Shadows

Isometric icons are an evolution of the flat design trend, flat 2.0 and material design. The 3D to 2D design still uses clean and simple lines and styling but with a little more depth. Color palettes are frequently derived from flat and material as well.

What is an Isometric Layout?

Isometric design is a facet of graphic design. It pertains to a unique way of presenting visuals by drawing three-dimensional objects in two-dimensional planes. The objects are created by starting a vertical line and two defined points. These points should be at a 30-degree angle.

Let’s see how to set up the isometric grid

Start with drawing a straight line. Rotate it 120 & multiply it.

Select all lines, duplicate & reflect them

To draw the shape of the bubble with Round edges

Use pen tool to add shapes. Merge the darker layer.

Let’s design a heart

How To Design Realistic Shadows?

01 Draw a square & add image

02 Duplicate image, resize & push down X:30

03 Add object blur

04 Send back & centralize both the shapes

Some Examples

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