Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system including three-dimensional icons for computer and mobile device applications. Certain embodiments of the disclosed technology use three-dimensional application icons that can be rotated to show a user a wide assortment of information, updates, alerts, and other functions in a compact and efficient manner. Rotating an icon about an axis allows for saving viewable space in the display, wherein the icon can rotate without obscuring other images in a display such as other icons. Saving viewable space in the display allows a user to access applications and icons without having to scroll through multiple display screens. In addition, the three-dimensional application icons can include sub-objects that can be sent and communicated to others without having to open the related applications.