Icon Plus - Icon & Logo Design for Mac

Summary

Icon Plus (Icon & Logo Design), created by Day 1 Solutions, is a lightweight tool for producing simple logos and app icons. It’s designed mainly for developers who need quick icon assets for their applications, but it can also serve small businesses or individuals who want an uncomplicated way to create a basic brand mark. It does not offer the depth of a full-featured graphics suite, so it’s best suited to users with straightforward design requirements.

Intended users

• Developers building icons for mobile or desktop applications who need a fast, no-frills workflow.
• Small businesses or solo creators who want an easy way to generate a simple logo without learning complex software.
• Anyone seeking a quick solution rather than professional-level graphic design capabilities.

Core capabilities

• Resize and redefine the canvas to fit different icon or logo dimensions.
• Add and style text elements directly within the project.
• Import existing artwork to use as a starting point or incorporate into a new design.
• Modify borders and strokes around shapes or text.
• Apply visual effects such as color gradients and blurs.
• Tweak background hues and fills to match branding needs.

Export and format support

One of Icon Plus’s strongest points is broad file compatibility. The program can both open and save many common image formats, and it includes a convenience option that exports the design as a complete icon set—automatically generating the multiple sizes required for iOS and macOS apps.

Strengths and limitations

Strengths:

• Clean, beginner-friendly interface that makes it possible to create simple icons in minutes.
• Fast learning curve for users unfamiliar with tools like Photoshop or GIMP.
• Handy export options tailored for app icon requirements.

Limitations:

• Lacks the advanced tools and flexibility that professional designers expect from comprehensive graphics suites.
• May be too basic for complex branding projects or detailed vector work.

Alternative to consider

If you need more advanced drafting or precision-oriented design features, you might try AutoCAD’s trial to explore its capabilities. While AutoCAD targets a different set of tasks (more technical drawing than logo creation), the trial can provide more control for projects that demand exact measurements and vector precision.