
ciple is the same, the level of abstraction changes as you move from icon to illustration. Icons are symbols; illustrations are scenes. Both exist inside the product to help you move quickly, and understand the product better. Both will only slow you down if you try to introduce new meani… the principle is the same, the level of abstraction changes as you move from icon to illustration. Icons are symbols; illustrations are scenes. Both exist inside the product to help you move quickly, and understand the product better. Both will only slow you down if you try to introduce new meanings.