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DO WE REALLY NEED ICON BOUNDING BOXES?

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Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

Bounding boxes ensure consistency but complicate the pixel-perfect design. Issues like excessive padding and loose gaps arise, requiring overrides. Alternative sizing approaches, such as height-based bounding or inherent width sizing, may improve scalability. Fixed sizes help accessibility but should be defined by the wrapper, not the icon.