UI Icons Evolution on 32 Posters

History of Icons Posters
Source: History of icons, mockup: Image by BiZkettE1 on Freepik

In 2019, we set out on a unique journey to bring to life the award-winning online project “History of Icons” in the tangible form of printed posters. This project offered a visual exploration of the evolution of icons across operating systems, tracing the transformation of these small but significant graphic elements over time.

As part of the ”new” Icon History, we have created a collection of 32 different posters, each reflecting the constant evolution of the user interface icons.

Our posters, crafted by Anna Abraham, draw inspiration from the original online project historyoficons.com, initially designed by Zofia Dunikowska. Subsequently, a talented team of designers from the Modulus.vision agency, under Zofia Dunikowska’s creative guidance, further developed and enriched this visual exploration.

1. History of Icons — The Title Poster

History of Icons — The Title Poster

2. Introduction

History of Icons Poster

3. The 80s

History of Icons Poster — 80s

4. 1981 — Xerox 8010 Star

History of Icons Poster — Xerox 8010 Star

5. 1983 — Apple Lisa

History of Icons Poster — Apple Lisa

6. 1984 — Macintosh 1

1984 — Macintosh 1

7. 1985 — Windows 1.0

1985 — Windows 1.0

8. 1985 — Atari TOS

1985 — Atari TOS

9. 1985 — Amiga Workbench

1985 — Amiga Workbench

10. 1986 — GEOS

1986 — GEOS

11. 1986 — Apple GS / OS

1986 — Apple GS / OS

12. 1989 — Nextstep 0.8

1989 — Nextstep 0.8

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