20 Beautiful Long Shadow Icons for Inspiration

As a designer there are always choices to make when starting any project. From deciding the theme, the background image, colors and fonts to choosing the header and various effects to align with the theme of the page. Even if the client provides content there are still decisions about where to place with tabs.

And then there are the icons. An icon is a pictogram displayed on the computer screen which helps the user navigate a computer system. It is a symbol which reflects a text, giving the users the ability to know what’s there at a quick glance. For example, we know the icon to delete is a trash can, and as soon as we find the icon we press it to delete the object.

The latest emerging trend is Long Shadow icons. Developed by designer Jeff Escalante, the shadow of the icon extends to an approximately 45 degree angle and 2.5 times the size of the icon. These long shadow designs look really attractive on smartphones and tablets. It gives a modern and stylish look. Take a look at some of the latest Long Shadow Icons here:

1. Long Shadow Practice

2. iOS7 App Icon

3. HintApp

4. Lana

5. Flat Design

6. Men of Steel Icon

7. Appcorner Icon

8. New Tall Chess Icon

9. Flat Design Long Shadow

10. Long Shadow Experiment

11. Icons

12. M – WIP

13. World Clock Widget

14. Fox Icon

15. Travel Icon

16. Google Fonts Flat

17. Need for Speed 17

18. DesignModo

19. Date App Icon

20. E-learning Logo

These icons inspire developers. Tell us which icon were the most attractive which project they can best be applied. Don’t be afraid to use lots of colors in creating such icons and various shapes.