English-Centric Icons
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Globalization
The article discusses the prevalence of English-centric icons in digital products and their potential impact on non-English speaking users, sparking a discussion on cultural representation in design.
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Oct 4, 2025 at 8:22 PM EDT
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Oct 6, 2025 at 6:41 PM EDT
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Could be, but “fil” also literally means “thread” in the sewing sense.