: Are flat icon and logo design considered inside the same set of skills? Currently, I'm looking for designer to help me in designing some flat icons, with such style (flat, minimalist, simple,

@Jennifer810

Short answer: Yes & no. They can draw, but not invent.

Long answer: Being a logo designer myself, I can say that drawing is not the biggest skill in logo creation. Good logo designers understand the logo history, follow the logo trend, have lots of logo ideas piled up and have design tricks up the sleeve. I assume that, likewise, an icon designer will have distinct experience of their own. Therefore, both will posses the skill to draw the design, but not invent one.

If it's a smaller project, go for the same designer. If it's a large project, split up the work.

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@Murray976

I'd probably include both under the 'digital design' skill set (illustration wouldn't be too far off either).

Both icons and logos require conceptualization, so they are not only technically similar, but the process to get the desired results is also very much alike.

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@RJPawlick971

All graphic designers have different strengths and abilities but yes, in general, logo design isn't far removed from icon design so if you find a designer with an aesthetic style you really like, they're likely more than capable.

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