{
"icon_style": {
"perspective": "isometric",
"geometry": {
"proportions": "1:1 ratio canvas, with objects fitting comfortably within margins",
"element_arrangement": "central dominant object, with supporting elements symmetrically or diagonally placed"
},
"composition": {
"element_count": "2–4 main objects",
"spatial_depth": "layered to create sense of dimension and slight elevation",
"scale_consistency": "uniform object scale across icon set",
"scene_density": "minimal to moderate, maintaining clarity and visual focus"
},
"lighting": {
"type": "soft ambient light",
"light_source": "subtle top-right or front-top direction",
"shadow": "gentle drop shadows below and behind objects",
"highlighting": "mild edge illumination to define forms"
},
"textures": {
"material_finish": "semi-matte to satin surfaces",
"surface_treatment": "smooth with light tactile variation (e.g., wood grain, soft textures)",
"texture_realism": "stylized naturalism without hyper-realistic noise"
},
"render_quality": {
"resolution": "high-resolution octane 3D rendering",
"edge_definition": "crisp, no outlines; separation achieved via lighting and depth",
"visual_clarity": "clean, readable shapes with minimal clutter"
},
"color_palette": {
"tone": "naturalistic with slight saturation boost",
"range": "harmonious muted tones with gentle contrast",
"usage": "distinct colors per object to improve identification and readability"
},
"background": {
"color": "#FFFFFF",
"style": "pure white, flat",
"texture": "none"
},
"stylistic_tone": "premium, friendly, clean with lifestyle or service-oriented appeal",
"icon_behavior": {
"branding_alignment": "neutral enough for broad applications",
"scalability": "legible at small and medium sizes",
"interchangeability": "part of a cohesive icon system with interchangeable subject matter"
}
}
}

⚪️ Make your own Airbnb style Icons ⚪️

Yes, ChatGPT-4o can literally make icons in Airbnb’s 3D aesthetic and it's shockingly good and easy!

I manage to convert them into a JSON-style spec for consistency and reuse.

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