I’ve been documenting my Mac app icon design process for a while, in the hope to help others, but also hear from designers who may have suggestions and tips of their own. I use a similar workflow for iOS and Android icons, but there’s usually less desire for realistic icons on those platforms.

I’m really happy with my current hybrid 2D and 3D process. Questions, feedback and suggestions welcome.

And here I've been just putting Mac icons in round Yosemite-style frames…