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Sound Raining Down from the Net, “Cloud Audio” Free Material

A design where an audio “speaker” is placed on top of a “cloud” icon symbolizing servers across a network, with sound waves expressing how the sound spreads from it. This intuitively represents the mechanism of “streaming delivery,” where music and audio data reside on the internet rather than on a device (locally) and are received and played back in real-time. It is a mark symbolizing the modern style of listening to music.

Specific Usage Scenes and Suggested Applications

This material visualizes any “sound” experience via the cloud, from the UIs of music streaming services to playback buttons for audio content.

• For “Library” Displays in Music Streaming Services
  In the UI of subscription-based music apps like Spotify and Apple Music, it is ideal as an icon indicating a “Library in the cloud” or “Songs playable online.” By using it as a mark distinguishing from songs already downloaded to the device (playable offline), users can intuitively understand that “this song is played using data communication,” prompting awareness of data usage. It is also effective as a visual appealing the service’s convenience: “All your music is in the sky (cloud).”
• For “Playback Players” of Audio Distribution and Podcasts
  On websites and apps providing audio content like internet radio, podcasts, and audiobooks, it can be utilized as a decoration for the playback player or as an icon for the “Listen to the latest episode” button. Rather than a simple triangular play mark, you can emphasize the live feeling and trendiness that “the latest topics arrive via the net.” It is particularly useful for user-friendly UI design that prevents user misunderstanding when recommending listening in a Wi-Fi environment or when you want to clearly state that it is streaming playback.
• For Guidance on “Linking” Smart Speakers and IoT Appliances
  As an icon for diagrams explaining that you can stream music from the cloud throughout your house by linking with smart speakers like Google Nest and Amazon Echo. The composition of “Cloud” -> “Speaker (sound comes out)” is suitable for clearly explaining the invisible mechanism where music requested by voice flows from the living room speaker via the net. It functions as a visual symbolizing a “smart music experience” in pamphlets for IoT appliances and setting screens for linkage apps.
• For Playback of “Voice Memos and Recorded Data” Saved in the Cloud
  In business cloud storage services and the recording functions of online meeting tools, it can be used as a playback button for “audio data” saved in the cloud. When creating meeting minutes or listening back to past business negotiations, having this icon clarifies the action of “streaming an audio file located on a server.” Even when placed next to document files or image files, it can be identified at a glance as “sound” data, contributing to efficient file management.
• For Explaining the “Benefits of Introducing” BGM Distribution Services for Stores
  On websites and sales materials for services providing BGM via the internet to restaurants and hair salons. By placing this icon alongside a catchphrase like “No need to change CDs! We always deliver the latest BGM from the cloud,” you can visually appeal the mechanism and benefits of the service. It appeals the “ease” and “advanced nature” of being freed from troublesome media management and always being able to produce a fresh space, serving as an important eye-catcher to attract the interest of those considering introduction.

Editing Tips and the Merits of the EPS Format

Completely free for both commercial and personal use. In addition to PNG and SVG that can be used immediately on the web, we also provide EPS data that is easy to process to match your design as a set.

By utilizing the EPS format (vector data), you can freely arrange the shape and color of the sound waves. Using software like Adobe Illustrator, thickening the lines of the sound waves and increasing their number expresses “loud, impactful sound,” while conversely thinning them and reducing their number expresses “quiet environmental sound/BGM.” While matching the color to the brand color is standard, it is also effective to change it according to the service’s characteristics, such as gold or blue when touting “high sound quality,” or red for “live streaming.”
You can also separate the cloud and the speaker and use them as individual icons.

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