According to its website, the Noun Project “collects, organizes and adds to the highly recognizable symbols that form the world’s visual language, so we may share them in a fun and meaningful way.”
The symbols that make up the Noun Project are divided into 11 categories:
Animals
Food & Beverage
Healthcare & Wellness
People
Safety & Warnings
Science & Math
Sports & Recreation
Tech & Communication
Transportation
Travel & Wayfinding
Weather & Nature
Here are just a few of the many, many symbols already in the Noun Project:
You can download any of the symbols for free. However,
do check licensing requirements when downloading an image. Some are protected by copyright; others are not.
This article was last modified on January 6, 2023
This article was first published on March 14, 2011
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