A picture on the computer screen that represents a specific file, directory, window, or program in a graphical user interface is called Icon. Clicking on any icon will start the associated program or open the associated directory, file or window.
There are scores of resources online that can assist and motivate you in your own icon designs and in this collection we share some of the best tutorials on the topic. Check out this compilation of 150 of the best icon design tutorials from across the web, each covering the procedure of designing a highly comprehensive icon graphic in Illustrator or Photoshop.