[Discussion] How we use the "lock" icon across GitLab
# Context
The "lock" icon is being used in many ways at GitLab. How can we consolidate this usage and make sure our icon usage is concise and clear to users?
# Design Audit
These are the places where the "Lock" icon is currently being used in GitLab:
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<th>Feature</th>
<th>Repro steps</th>
<th>Screenshot</th>
<th>Notes</th>
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Source Code
* Directory page
* Single file page
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Show locked status of a locked file/directory. See https://gitlab.com/groups/gitlab-org/-/epics/13019
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Note: this feature is currently in implementation in https://gitlab.com/groups/gitlab-org/-/epics/13019
* Navigate to a code repository
* Navigate to a file/directory where you have Maintainer access
* Click "Lock" to [lock a file](https://gitlab.com/alyssatrinh/alyssa-trinh-senior-product-designer/-/blob/main/README.md)
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<td>Lock icon is directly representative of a "locking" function.</td>
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Organizations
* Projects homepage
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<td>Shows a Private group</td>
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* Navigate to the GitLab Homepage
* Scroll down the list to see a Private file
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<td>Project privacy is very important for our customers. Would changing the icon here possibly concern users?</td>
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Organizations
* User projects list
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<td>Shows a private group</td>
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* Navigate to your profile
* In the "Personal projects" section, click "View all"
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<td>See above</td>
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# Design Proposal \[WIP\]
TBD
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