Noun Project
Graphic DesignCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
Noun Project, based in Los Angeles, California, operates in the graphic design field with the aim of establishing a universal visual language built from icons and related assets to support quick, cross-border communication. It maintains a broad icon catalog and has expanded into Lingo, a digital asset manager used by major brands such as Target, Headspace, LinkedIn, and Salesforce. The company was founded in 2011 by Sofya Polyakov and Edward Boatman and emphasizes community-driven design through initiatives like Iconathons and collections that highlight diverse representation. In 2020, it launched Noun Project Photos, a mission-driven collection of art-quality photography intended to broaden inclusive visual offerings. In 2026, Noun Project announced an API endpoint for its Icon API v2 to help developers build visually consistent icon experiences directly into their products.