Have we reached a point in app design where it’s safe to use standalone icons without any supporting text? Five years ago, no. Today? Let’s talk about it.

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This post discusses the scenarios in which it might be acceptable to use icons without labels in mobile app design, such as when the average user uses the app every day, when there is a primary action button, and when the app's functionality is greatly simplified. However, it emphasizes the importance of user testing to determine if a label-free icon design is effective for your specific app.

Is It Ever OK to Use Icons Without Labels in Mobile Design?

When It Might be OK to Use Icons Without Labels