Before you continue, if you wish to update your mobile app icon you must share the file with your CSM to upload it onto your account.
Your mobile app icon is what helps differentiate yourself on the home screens of your patients smartphones. It's a fun and creative way to create a more branded experience to your patients' home screen!
Not sure where to start? We've pulled together the top considerations you should think about when designing your mobile app icon.
💡Pro tip:
Your mobile app icon will update with the next update we push to the app store. Please give the update a week to be in effect.
First things first, your app icon should be uploaded in the size of 180 x 180px. Android is smaller and our system will resize it automatically. Click here to learn more about your asset dimensions.
Don't know where to start?
We recommend using Photoshop or Canva to design and download any branded materials you need for your app.
1. Embrace simplicity.
Simple icons tend to be easier for people to understand and recognize. Find a concept or element that captures the essence of your practice- this can be a logo or graphic you include in your logo. However, make sure to use background patterns sparingly.
When using logos, make sure you're avoiding text or image cramming. Sometimes it might even be more beneficial to leverage a graphic or monogram associated with your practice so it's easier to identify.
2. Create a design that works well on multiple platforms so it's consistent and familiar on any smartphone.
No need to reinvent the wheel. Make sure your app is the same for both Apple and Android phones to prevent any potential confusion for your patients.
3. Design your icon as a full-bleed square image.
The software will automatically shape your app to match that of other Apple and Android apps.
Good Examples: | Why: |
The Amora icon uses an element from its' branding to provide a simple and identifiable app icon for the patients home screen. | |
Spine Studio uses company colors to bring a bright and familiar spin to its' app icon. Their logo happens to be a shortened version of their logo perfect for the square icon! |
For more best practices and guidelines, click here.