Description
A collection of physical style icons.
What is Things
Things website... when I first saw it, my immediate reaction was "this is way too exquisite!" These icons don't look like traditional flat design at all, but rather like real objects with texture, lighting, and details.
This platform specializes in collecting skeuomorphic 3D icons, each one carefully modeled and rendered to look like real existing objects. From animals to vehicles, from daily items to tech products, and even various peculiar things like alien skulls, mermaid tails and such.
What impressed me most is their attention to detail. It's not simple 3D effects, but truly crafted artwork-level icons. Each icon has its own story and personality, with lighting effects, material textures, and color schemes all done excellently. For designers wanting to use high-quality skeuomorphic icons in their projects, this is truly a treasure trove.
How to use Things
Using Things is very simple and straightforward, basically a "browse → select → download" workflow:
Category browsing - You can browse by categories like "All", "Latest", "Animals", "Vehicles", etc., plus sponsor sections to find the style you need.
High-definition preview - Each icon has high-quality preview images where you can clearly see details and textures to ensure they meet project requirements.
Batch download - The website provides "download all" functionality to download all icons at once, very convenient for users needing to build icon libraries.
Instant access - After downloading, you can directly use them in design software without additional processing steps.
Custom requests - There's also a "Request" feature where you can make requests to creators if you can't find the icons you want.
Overall, this website is more like a premium icon showcase gallery where you can discover new surprises with each visit.
Things Key Features
Ultimate Skeuomorphic Design
Each icon uses 3D modeling and rendering technology with realistic textures, lighting, and detailed representation.
Rich Classification System
Covers animals, vehicles, daily items, tech products and other categories to meet different scenario needs.
High-Quality Visual Effects
Professional-grade modeling and rendering quality, each icon is artwork-level visual presentation.
Batch Download Function
Supports one-click download of all icons, convenient for batch acquisition and use.
Custom Request Service
Provides icon customization request feature where you can make specific requests to creators.
Continuously Updated Content
Regularly updates new icon content to maintain freshness and diversity of the material library.
Things Use Cases
High-End Brand Design
Provide texture-rich icon elements for luxury brands and premium product visual design.
Game Interface Design
Use skeuomorphic icons in game UI design to enhance immersion and realism.
Mobile App Interface
Provide high-quality icon materials for mobile apps pursuing exquisite visual effects.
Presentation Creation
Use beautiful icons in business presentations and product launches to enhance visual impact.
Creative Project Design
Provide unique visual elements and inspiration sources for art projects and creative portfolios.
Things Pros & Cons
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Things FAQ
Q1: Can these icons be used commercially?
Q2: What format are the icon files?
Q3: Can I modify these icons?
Q4: How often are new icons updated?
Q5: How to request custom icons?
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