microsoft / microsoft/vscode-codicons

VSCode codicon updates (stable & insider)

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Description

The current monoline VSCode codicon icons for stable and insider don't read well and could be finessed.

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the attached image and locating the current stable and insider codicon assets in the repository. Compare their rendered forms and determine what visual changes would make them read better; done means both icons have a clearly agreed, improved design.

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Assessment

Domain
design
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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