Interactive icons are more and more becoming a part of modern web design, transforming static images into interactive ones. Unlike traditional icons, these animated images respond to user input such as hovering over them, clicking on them, or scrolling. A shopping cart that fills up when clicked, or a pulsating heart when "liked," not only communicates function but also brings happiness to the interaction.
Interactive icons in UX/UI design serve to meet two main objectives: usability and interaction. Interactive icons guide the user through processes with clear visual cues and make the process a pleasure. Slight animations, like fluid transitions or color changes, can denote task completion without breaking the browsing flow.
Developers usually achieve such effects with the assistance of scalable vector graphics (SVG) and light libraries such as Lottie or CSS animation. When carefully applied, interactive icons narrate a stronger story, attract attention, and give websites a modern, upscale personality that keeps users coming back.