Icons play a crucial role in design systems by enhancing usability and ensuring a consistent visual language. In a design system, icons streamline communication by making actions and features easily identifiable, improving user interaction.

For example, the Lightning Design System icons are specifically designed to align with Salesforce’s UI standards, helping users navigate their products intuitively. A well-curated design system icon library can save time and effort by providing reusable and scalable icons that maintain uniformity across different platforms. With Material design system icons, designers can create, customize, and manage icons with ease, ensuring that they are visually consistent across the design system.

By organizing and standardizing icons in design systems, teams can create a seamless experience, improving efficiency and cohesion in both product design and development.