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Spotlight – Material Design Icons & Home Assistant

Dec 17, 2021
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ADVICE

Contributing to MDI Without Design Background

  • Even without a design background, anyone can contribute icons to MDI.
  • Inkscape, a free software, and the MDI guidelines make it accessible.
ANECDOTE

Michael's MDI Journey

  • Michael Irigoyen has been using Home Assistant since 2016 and contributing to Material Design Icons for six years.
  • He started contributing after needing icons for work that weren't in the library.
INSIGHT

MDI Contribution Process

  • Contributing to MDI involves opening an issue, discussing design, and following Material Design guidelines.
  • The core team reviews and adds icons, sometimes helping with design or making adjustments.
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