xeniatup
commented
2 years ago The "Save" icon in general can be used to express multiple meanings like:
- bookmark
- save for later
- pin
- download
- finish work
- close
- complete flow
- save and create new location
- put in storage
- saving a document's state (saving a version) Each of those actions will require their own set of metaphors.
Current use:
For the reasons such as
- keeping consistent form factor/easily recognizable shape
- keeping the metaphor broad/flexible enough I suggest we go along with this https://dribbble.com/shots/1020838-Save-Icon-Concept, which is distributed under Creative Common license.
Explorations (WIP) based on this concept:
The icon grid/stroke/joint style is being determined formally for the glyph set and to be updated for this glyph.
Current:
Request: update Save glyph to reflect technological advances past the floppy disk (or, even a hard drive).