Icon Design Experts
Unleash the power of custom icon design with Creative Freedom! Elevate your software with bespoke icons tailored to your brand. With over 25 years of experience partnering with global brands, we specialise in crafting captivating icon sets for large-scale software projects.
Choose from our team of 12 expert icon designers and enjoy seamless project management with our exclusive Icon Manager tool. Revolutionise your user experience today. Get in touch for a consultation!
Trusted by global brands for 25+ years
When clarity and consistency matter, companies choose Creative Freedom. Our expert team and proven process make even the largest icon design projects easy to manage.
“Creative Freedom executed on our icon project to a high quality level. Getting to the finish line on the icons was painless. I recommend their services, which are not only excellent but also competitively priced.”
Jon Grall, Dropbox – Read more testimonials
Which Icon Design Service Do You Need?
UI Icon Design for Apps & Software
Ideal for: Developers, Product Owners, Software Teams, Web App developers
Clear, consistent UI icons designed for maximum usability.
Whether you’re launching a new SaaS platform or refreshing an interface, we create pixel-perfect icons to work seamlessly with your designs.
Website Icons & Web Illustrations
Ideal for: Marketing Teams, Brand Managers, Agencies, Website Owners
Standout icons and visuals for your website or digital campaigns.
We design high-impact icon sets and illustrations that communicate quickly, improve UX, and elevate your brand presence.
Custom Icon Design for Enterprise Software
Ideal for: Enterprise UX/UI Teams, Engineers, CAD/GIS Software Companies
We specialise in large-scale icon systems for complex software and platforms.
From industrial CAD tools to data analytics suites, our team delivers consistent, scalable icon sets, even for projects with 1000s of icons.
Not sure where your project fits?
We also offer standalone app icon design and other one-off services — just ask. Whatever the format or platform, our team can advise on the best approach for your needs.
See What’s Possible: Industry Icon Examples
We’ve created custom icon sets for virtually every sector — from military systems to pharmaceuticals, data dashboards, CAD, and more. Each industry demands its own visual language, and we deliver tailored solutions that enhance usability and elevate design consistency.
Our Icon Design Process: Simple, Scalable, Effective
Designing custom icon sets for software and web applications demands precision, clarity, and consistency. Our process has been fine-tuned over decades to deliver exceptional results with minimal fuss — whether you need 10 icons or 10,000.
At Creative Freedom, we adapt our process to suit your needs. From small teams to global enterprises, our icon design workflow scales with your project and gives you complete control at every stage.
1. We Listen
We take the time to understand your product, audience, platform requirements, and visual preferences — building a clear brief for success.
2. We Explore
Our designers create multiple style options based on your brief. You review, choose a direction, and we refine until you’re happy with the final style.
3. We Deliver
Once approved, we roll out your full icon set in all required sizes and formats, ready for integration — managed seamlessly via our Icon Manager tool.
Why Choose Our Icon Design Services?
Choosing an icon design partner isn’t just about style, it’s about reliability, clarity, and results. With thousands of successful icons under our belt, we’ve fine-tuned our approach to deliver standout visuals without the project headaches. Here’s why leading brands trust us to get it right.
- 25 years of experience in delivering high-quality icon sets for complex software projects
- A specialist team of icon designers matched to your industry and visual style
- Exclusive Icon Manager platform for stress-free project feedback and delivery
- Flexible process — create from scratch or evolve existing icons/styles
- Reliable delivery for projects large and small — from 5 icons to 5,000+
Whether you’ve had a bad experience with freelancers or simply want to avoid design delays, our icon design company delivers clarity, consistency, and control.
Icon Design in Action: Recent Projects
V-Ray Plugin Suite
Client: Chaos Group – Industry leader in 3D rendering
We developed a complete UI icon system for their plugin suite, covering SketchUp, Revit, Rhino and more. The challenge: thousands of icons across different tools and platforms, all with a unified visual identity.
Result: Consistent, scalable icons delivered via our Icon Manager — ahead of schedule.
QinetiQ Paramarine CAD Software
Client: QinetiQ – Defence and marine technology specialists
We were tasked with designing a suite of icons for their specialist marine CAD software — ensuring clear navigation and optimal usability in high-stakes environments. The design had to align with strict internal guidelines while improving legibility across their legacy interface.
Result: A modernised icon system that enhanced usability for technical users and fit seamlessly into existing workflows.
Project Visibility with Icon Manager
Icon Manager is our exclusive in-house project platform built to manage icon design at scale. No confusing email threads or shared folder chaos — just clean, collaborative communication with instant updates, statistics and tracking.
- View and compare icon versions in real-time
- Comment, approve, or request edits instantly
- Download icons in multiple formats and sizes
- Track project status and streamline feedback
It’s a big reason why teams come back to us again and again. Learn more about Icon Manager →
Icon Design FAQs
- 💰 How much does icon design cost?
- Pricing depends on the number of icons, complexity of style, sizes and file formats. We offer transparent quotes and scale pricing for large projects. You’ll always know what to expect before we begin.
- 📁 What file formats will I receive?
- We provide icons in all major formats including SVG, PNG, ICO, ICNS, EPS, and PDF, along with Adobe Illustrator source files if required. Just tell us what your developers need.
- ♻️ Can you redesign or modernise our existing icons?
- Absolutely. Whether you need to convert raster to vector, update styles for modern UIs, or create consistency across your set, we can help you evolve without starting from scratch.
- 🧪 How do you match our brand or industry style?
- We take the time to understand your visual language and usage context. You’ll see multiple style options and get full input on the creative direction before we produce final artwork. With our diverse team of designers, there is no style we cannot create, and in 25 years we have experience in almost every industry.
- 🔐 Is your work confidential?
- Yes. We regularly work under NDA and are happy to sign one before seeing your brief. Your IP is safe with us.
- 📄 Who owns the copyright?
- You do. Once the final payment has been received, full copyright and usage rights are transferred to you. We retain no ownership. We may request permission to showcase a selection of icons in our portfolio, but only with your consent.
Chat to Adam, your Custom Icon Expert
Have a friendly no-obligation chat with Adam about your icon project
If you want to know anything about icons and icon design, I’m your man. It’s not an idle boast — I’ve worked on hundreds of custom icon projects over the last 25+ years, and still get excited about each new brief.
During that time I’ve built a brilliant team of incredibly talented designers I trust completely. Together, we’ve delivered for huge global brands and cost-conscious start-ups alike. We bring creative expertise, flexible workflows, and a genuine passion for the craft.
Whether you need icons for desktop software, a full UI icon set for a web platform, or a beautifully rendered app launcher icon — we’ve done it all and can help you do it better.
Contact our Icon Design team
Ask Adam a question or tell us about your icon design project
Telephone: +44 (0) 7801292181
Email: adam@creativefreedom.co.uk
Whatsapp: WhatsApp Adam
