This is my new proposed icon design for the android application "Dir - File Manager", designed using Adobe Illustrator. The features of this app is right down below:
Manage your files with Dir! Dir supports all common file management operations with an intuitive interface and highly optimized performance. File management has never been so easy.
š Explore files on your device's internal storage and SD Card
š Intuitively manage files thanks to Dir's award winning design
š„ Optimized for low end devices, Dir allows you to manage your files without bloating your phone
šØ Using an AMOLED screen? Dir has a Dark theme that helps your phone last longer
š Easily reach common files with bookmarks and home screen shortcuts
š”ļø Free, open source and privacy minded: No data collection, no ads, no unnecessary permissions - absolutely no data collection
š» Find Dir's full source code on Github: https://github.com/veniosg/Dir
- The animation design in Dir has earned it the "best use of motion in Material design app" award during Droidcon London 2016.
Note: Dir does not currently support root.
Design Concept:
The idea was to create a simple and modern icon design. By utilizing the current's idea of a file folder and reinventing it into cleaner and sleeker look while retaining the original color scheme.
Icon Sizes
96px
72px
48px
32px
Mockup On Mobile Device:
Font Used: Calibri Light
Benefits / Improvements
Design is cleaner and modern and brings a fresh look to the Dir - File Manager. It is much easier for the eyes compared to the current logo.
Tools
I used Adobe Illustrator CC 2017 version for both design and presentation. Here are some screenshots for proof of works.
Original files
You can download all the original files here:
Image Sources:smart phone , android home screen
Font source : Calibri Light
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