Bauhaus Favicons: Free Geometric Favicon Generator
Stop overthinking your startup's logo. You don't need a designer yet; you just need something distinctive that survives the "squint test."
Enter your project name below. The algorithm will generate a unique, geometric identity locked to your brand's text seed.
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How to Create and Install Your Favicon
Creating a professional brand identity should take seconds, not weeks. Follow these steps to implement your new Bauhaus icon:
- Generate Your Seed: Type your project name into the generator. Our deterministic algorithm ensures your visual identity is mathematically tied to your name.
- Customize Brand Colors: Select a primary and accent color that matches your landing page theme.
- Export as SVG: Download the SVG for infinite scalability and the smallest possible file size.
- Update Your Code: Place the file in your public directory and add
<link rel="icon" href="/favicon.svg" type="image/svg+xml">to your HTML head.
The 16-Pixel Squint Test
Most logos fail when you shrink them. Complex vectors turn into mud when resized to 16x16 pixels—the standard size of a browser tab favicon.
That is why this generator enforces a strict 2x2 grid. By limiting the design space to four "Micro-Bauhaus" cells, we ensure your icon remains legible at any scale. It forces simplicity, which is the only thing that matters when you are fighting for attention in a user's bookmark bar.
Why Use SVG Favicons in 2026?
While the legacy .ico format served its purpose, modern web development favors SVG for several critical reasons:
- Scalability: Unlike PNGs, SVGs remain crisp on high-resolution Retina displays and mobile devices.
- Performance: SVG files are often under 1KB, reducing page load times and improving your Core Web Vitals—a key ranking factor for Google.
- Dark Mode Support: You can embed CSS within an SVG to automatically change colors based on the user's system theme.
Deterministic Design Principles
This isn't a randomizer; it is a deterministic generator. If you type "MyStartup" today, and type it again in five years, you will get the exact same geometry.
This gives you a permanent visual anchor without the cost of a branding agency. The shapes are derived mathematically from the character codes of your text, ensuring that no two names produce the exact same visual signature.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Bauhaus style logo?
The Bauhaus movement emphasizes "form follows function." Our generator uses geometric primitives—circles, squares, and triangles—to create icons that are functional, minimalist, and timeless.
Do I need a PNG version?
Yes. While SVG is best for browsers, some platforms (like certain mobile home screens) still require a high-contrast PNG for the apple-touch-icon. We provide both exports to ensure your brand is production-ready.
Is this tool really free?
Yes. This is an open-source project designed to help indie hackers and founders launch faster without getting bogged down in design debt.