Editor’s note: This is a contributed article from Christopher Jackson, a freelance editor at DesignCrowd where he writes about logo design, graphic design and web design trends.

The best way to change volume is with a knob or dial. It allows for much greater control over the sound level, and they can also look very aesthetically pleasing especially when it is part of a consistent user interface – whether it’s sleek minimalism or retro analogue. Gathered here is a collection of volume dials that really show the different effects that can be acheived by the smallest but most essential design choices.

As all volume dials are circular, studying a collection like this is a fantastic way to compare and contrast the various effects. If you need to include a volume dial in your next app UI, then I’m sure you will be inspired by the simple yet elegant designs on display here.

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Clean Control Knob

Dark Audio Interface Knob

White Leather UI Knob

Royce Volume Knob

Metal UI Knob

Clean White Knob

Cream Volume Knob

Volume Monster Beats

Sound Control Knob

Late Night Practice

Guitar Volume Knob

Simple Dial

Dial

Volume Dial

Clean Volume UI Dial

Frosted Glass Knob

Volume

Dark Dial UI

Fabric Dial

Silver Dial

A Dial UI Study

Volume Dial

Big Volume Dial

LED Volume

Glowing Volume Dial

Blue Dial

Metal Knob

Volume Control

Simple Dial

White Dial on Wood

Crank Up The UX

Metallic Dial

Simple Blue & White Dial

Hopefully the dials above have shown you that putting that little bit of extra effort into even the simplest elements of your design can pay off big time. Please share your favourite dial designs in the comments section below.

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