Create themed icon sets for designers and developers
Difficulty: ●●●○○ | Time Investment: 15-20 hours/week
Visual Flow
[DESIGN ICONS] → [CREATE VARIATIONS] → [PACKAGE FORMATS] → [LICENSE SALES]Quick Stats Box
- Startup cost: $200–$500 - Time to First Sale: 1-2 weeks - Revenue potential: $500–$3,000/month - Scalability: HighWhat You Need:
- Vector design software - Understanding of icon standards - Eye for consistent style - Multiple format export capabilityWhat You Do:
1. Research trending icon needs 2. Develop unique, consistent style 3. Create sets of 50-200 icons 4. Export in multiple formats (SVG, PNG, IconFont) 5. Include documentation and usage guidesHow You Charge:
- Basic pack (50 icons): $19–$49 - Pro pack (200+ icons): $79–$149 - Extended license: $199–$499Launch Checklist
- [ ] Day 1: Sketch style concepts and choose direction - [ ] Week 1: Complete first 50-icon set - [ ] Week 2: Prepare all file formats and documentation - [ ] Month 1: Launch on IconFinder and Creative Market - [ ] Month 2: Create style variations for expansionSuccess Story
"Marcus designed minimalist business icons and earns $2,200/month from just three complementary sets"Pro Tip
Always include editable source files for pro licenses. Developers pay premium for customization ability.---