This is Instagram’s new logo
Instagram’s new logo is sparking debate, but what’s behind the change?
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What does the new Instagram logo look like?
The new Instagram logo is a text-based wordmark in a simple, sans-serif font in black.
Why did Instagram change its logo?
The change is part of a broader rebranding effort. Coverage does not yet specify the exact reasons behind the rebranding.
How have users reacted to the new logo?
Reactions have been mixed. Some users and outlets have criticized the new design, while others have noted that it is making users take notice.
The brief
Instagram users are reacting to the app’s first logo change in a decade. The new design is a departure from the iconic gradient icon, now featuring a text-based wordmark. The change is significant because Instagram’s logo has been a staple of the app’s identity since its inception. The new logo is already drawing mixed reactions.
MobileSyrup called it a misstep, while WeRSM noted that it is making users take notice. The new design is a simple, sans-serif font in black. The change is part of a broader rebranding effort, according to TechCrunch and the Verge. The rebranding comes as Instagram continues to evolve its platform, adding new features and updating its interface.
The new logo is part of this ongoing evolution. The question now is how users will adapt to the new look and whether it will become as iconic as the previous design.
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Who reported it (8)
- Use This Space To Roast The New Instagram Logo Engadget · 4h ago
- Instagram Has a New Logo for Some Reason CNET · 4h ago
- The new Instagram logo is the perfect embodiment of AI slop Ars Technica · 4h ago
- Instagram changes logo for first time in a decade. It sucks. MobileSyrup · 4h ago
- Instagram’s New Logo Is Making Everyone Look Twice WeRSM · 4h ago
- Instagram has unveiled a new text-based logo UA.NEWS · 4h ago
- Instagram introduces a redesigned wordmark TechCrunch · 4h ago
- This is Instagram’s new logo theverge.com · 4h ago
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