About App Icons

I like to make apps look good. It’s what I enjoy most, and I think it’s a very important part of the app-creation process. In fact, so do users. “Probably the biggest impediment to this app’s success is how ugly it looks.” –Top review from a popular travel app While there is much to be said about designing apps, it can vary wildly between different products, companies, and people. If there is any constant in the process of designing an app, it’s the app icon. Everyone must have one. What’s their purpose?