SIconsistent

SIconsistent is a design principle and framework used to ensure uniform iconography across digital products. The term combines scalable icons and consistency, and it is commonly referenced in UI/UX design and design-system documentation as a standard for icon creation, storage, and usage.

Its core idea is to establish a shared visual language for icons: a common grid, restricted stroke width, consistent corner radii, proportional sizing, and predictable placement within interfaces. SIconsistent emphasizes using a single family of shapes and a controlled color palette to maintain recognizability across contexts. Icons are typically built as vector graphics to enable crisp rendering at multiple sizes.

Implementation typically involves a central icon library, design tokens for size, color, and alignment, naming conventions, and automated checks. Teams store icons as scalable vector graphics (SVGs) or other vector formats and publish them with metadata and usage rules. Development workflows integrate icon assets into code with consistent export sizes (for example, 16, 20, 24, 32 pixels) and accessibility attributes such as aria-labels.

Benefits include improved recognizability, faster UI development, easier theming, and better accessibility. SIconsistent supports cross-platform consistency, brand alignment, and scalable maintenance. Limitations include potential constraints on creative variation and the upfront effort required to establish a shared library and governance.

Related topics include iconography, design systems, accessibility, and scalable vector graphics.