Design problem

The library covered a wide range of locations. Each symbol needed to communicate its subject at a small size, while the collection had to remain consistent across two distinct styles.

My approach

I developed a minimal monochrome set and a more detailed color set. In both, I balanced recognizable features with the level of simplification needed for map use. The two treatments gave developers options for different interface styles.

Delivered

Two coordinated icon libraries for Mapzen’s open-source mapping platform. The project brought together category coverage, small-scale clarity and visual consistency across a large family of assets.