Flat colors with a touch of gradient
The illustrations should include flat and consistent spots of color for the majority of the illustration. Gradients should be added in small amounts.
Geometric shapes
The illustration should be heavily based on geometric shapes taken from monday.com’s pattern.
The main goal of illustrations
Delightful experiences
We aim to make users feel good while using our products by giving them moments of delight that would otherwise feel mundane or even frusterating
Brand differentiation
Illustrations can help a brand stand out from competitors by creating a unique and memorable visual identity. They can help to convey the brand’s personality and values in a way that is distinct from other brands.
Communication & education
Illustrations can be used to communicate complex information or concepts in a simple and visually appealing way. This helps users understand what’s happening and/or what they should do next.
Easy navigation
We using distinct illustrations to represent specific states in the product. That way, when users encounter these illustrations again, they will remember them more easily and be able to navigate the product more quickly.
How and when to use illustrations?
Illustrations should not be used as space fillers or as decorations. When deciding on using an illustration in a new project, please look at the main goals above and find the goals that might be relevant to your design needs.
Colors
The illustration colors should match the brand's main color palette.
Stroke lines
The illustrations can include thin stroke lines.
Human representation
Character illustrations should be somewhat abstract, and not anatomically correct. The character focus will usually be its hands, as we strive to focus on our users’ actions.
Technical guidelines
Design
Illustration
Illustrations can help a brand stand out from competitors by creating a unique and memorable visual identity. They can help to convey the brand’s personality and values in a way that is distinct from other brands.
Geometric shapes
The illustration should be heavily based on geometric shapes taken from monday.com’s pattern.
Flat colors with a touch of gradient
The illustrations should include flat and consistent spots of color for the majority of the illustration. Gradients should be added in small amounts.
Stroke lines
The illustrations can include thin stroke lines.
Colors
The illustration colors should match the brand's main color palette.
Human representation
Character illustrations should be somewhat abstract, and not anatomically correct. The character focus will usually be its hands, as we strive to focus on our users’ actions.
Geometric shapes
The illustration should be heavily based on geometric shapes taken from monday.com’s pattern.
