How to change the color of Teenyicons?

Teenyicons are SVGs, so change the color using CSS by setting the `color` property on the SVG element and using `currentColor` for stroke or fill, as shown in the inline example in the README. This allows easy customization without editing the SVG code directly.

Teenyicons vs FontAwesome for small icons?

Teenyicons are designed specifically on a 15x15 grid for crispness in tiny spaces, making them ideal for minimal UIs, while FontAwesome offers a broader icon set with more styles and framework support. Choose Teenyicons for space-constrained designs and FontAwesome for versatility.

How to use Teenyicons in React?

There's no official React component yet, so you need to inline the SVGs or use sprites manually. Copy the SVG code from the package and create a React component, or use the sprite with ` ` tags referencing the icon IDs from the sprite files.

Are Teenyicons free to use?

Yes, Teenyicons are released under the MIT License, meaning they are free to use, modify, and distribute in both personal and commercial projects, as stated in the license section of the README.

How to optimize Teenyicons for performance?

Use the outline-only or solid-only sprites (around 270 KB or 240 KB) instead of the full sprite if you don't need all icons. Additionally, inline only the specific icons required in your HTML to minimize file size and HTTP requests.

Can I use Teenyicons in Figma?

Not directly yet; a Figma plugin is on the roadmap. Currently, you can export SVGs from the package and import them into Figma manually, but there's no seamless integration for designers.

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Teenyicons

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Tiny minimal 1px icons designed on a 15x15 grid to fit in the smallest spaces while maintaining crispness.

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What is Teenyicons?

Teenyicons is a collection of tiny, minimal SVG icons designed on a 15x15 grid to fit into extremely small spaces in user interfaces. It solves the problem of icons becoming blurry or illegible when scaled down, ensuring crisp visuals in compact UI components. The icons are available in both outline and solid variants, all built as scalable vector graphics.

Target Audience

Frontend developers and UI designers building applications with space-constrained interfaces, such as dashboards, toolbars, or mobile apps where icon clarity at small sizes is critical.

Value Proposition

Developers choose Teenyicons for its exceptionally small grid size and crisp minimal design, which outperforms larger icon sets in tight spaces. Its SVG format and sprite support offer flexibility and performance, making it a lightweight, customizable solution for modern web projects.

Overview

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Use Cases

Best For

Adding icons to dense navigation bars or toolbars
Embedding icons in compact data tables or lists
Designing minimalist mobile app interfaces
Creating sleek dashboard widgets with limited space
Building lightweight design systems with tiny icon requirements
Enhancing UI components where larger icons would feel overwhelming

Not Ideal For

Projects requiring large, detailed icons for hero sections or branding elements
Teams wanting drop-in icon components for frameworks like React or Vue without manual SVG handling
Design workflows heavily reliant on Figma plugins for icon selection and integration

Pros & Cons

Pros

Crisp Minimalism

Icons are crafted with a 1px stroke on a 15x15 grid, ensuring they remain sharp and legible at tiny scales, as highlighted in the README for constrained spaces.

Dual Variant Flexibility

Available in both outline and solid styles, providing design versatility to match different UI needs without additional customization.

SVG Customizability

Provided as scalable vector graphics, allowing easy color changes via CSS, as demonstrated in the inline usage examples with `currentColor`.

Sprite Optimization

Includes pre-built sprites for all icons, outline-only, and solid-only sets, reducing HTTP requests and improving load times in web applications.

Cons

No Framework Components

Lacks official components for popular frameworks like React or Vue, requiring manual SVG integration, as acknowledged in the roadmap.

Large Sprite Files

The all-in-one sprite is around 510 KB, which can be bulky for lightweight projects if only a few icons are needed, potentially impacting performance.

Manual Setup Required

Users must copy SVGs or configure sprites manually, adding complexity compared to icon libraries with CDN or npm imports that offer plug-and-play usage.

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