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 ## Icons
-GitLab uses Font Awesome icons throughout our interface.
 
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-| ![Trash icon](img/icon-trash.png) | The trash icon is used for destructive actions that deletes information. |
-| ![Edit icon](img/icon-edit.png) | The pencil icon is used for editing content such as comments.|
-| ![Notification icon](img/icon-notification.png) | The bell icon is for notifications, such as Todos. |
-| ![Subscribe icon](img/icon-subscribe.png) | The eye icon is for subscribing to updates. For example, you can subscribe to a label and get updated on issues with that label. |
-| ![RSS icon](img/icon-rss.png) | The standard RSS icon is used for linking to RSS/atom feeds. |
-| ![Close icon](img/icon-close.png) | An 'x' is used for closing UI elements such as dropdowns. |
-| ![Add icon](img/icon-add.png) | A plus is used when creating new objects, such as issues, projects, etc. |
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-> TODO: update this section, add more general guidance to icon usage and personality, etc.
+GitLab has a strong and unique personality. When you look at any screen, you should know immediately that this is GitLab. Iconography is a powerful visual cue to the user and should reflect our particular sense of style.
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+![Icon sampler](img/icon-spec.png)
 
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