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While the Play symbol still consists of four sections in different colors, it has been somewhat altered. First of all, its corners are rounded now, making the emblem softer. The four parts have been redrawn and adjusted as well, having less space for blue which was dominating in the previous version. Thus, the other sections have received more space, while the general design is more proportional. The logo looks flat as the subtle gradient was removed. The logo redesign comes with other brand elements featuring the same rounded corners and colors as the main emblem. This solution makes the Google…

35 years have passed since a reactor exploded at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, resulting in the worst nuclear disaster in history. Meanwhile, more and more people visit the exclusion zone including the ghost city of Pripyat near the NPP every year. Although the Covid-19 pandemic has slowed down this trend, the government of Ukraine is trying to breathe life into the disaster site by all means including creating a logo. Since 2011, tourists are allowed to visit the Chernobyl area covering 4300 sq km. Although the radioactive pollution still prevents people from living here, short-time tours are safe, according…

Being one of the The starting point for the new look of Virgin Money was the company’s desire to tell it’s not just a part of Virgin, but maintains the basic values of the group and brings them into the financial sphere. Influenced, among other things, by VM’s merger with CYBG plc, the new identity includes a logo featuring a custom typeface, the red brand color and icons which will be used on the brand’s digital platforms. The distinctive feature in the Virgin Money logo is the “M” with a loop making, according to the studio, a balance of hard…

Launched in 1874, the Sydney Swans are an Australian rules football team playing in the Australian Football League. Until recently, the club used an emblem that featured the recognizable silhouette of the Sydney Opera House. However, in the wake of discussions about the rightfulness of using landmarks for logos and trademarks, the Swans have taken decision to change their own insignia. While the club’s old logo, along with the Opera House, included a swan, a big swan’s head is a main element of the new one. Although the famous symbol of Sydney was removed, we can still see a slight…

We’ve already got used to the fact that companies make their logos simpler and flatter. One more example of this trend has recently been presented by Google. Releasing a new version of its Photos app, the web giant has also shown a refreshed icon for it. Those Android and iOS users, who have updated The Google Photos pinwheel has received a roundier design. Keeping their colors – red, blue, green and yellow – but in lighter shades, its blades have become half-circular, and as they don’t have the two-tone shades, which were in the previous emblem, the new logo looks…

Launched in 1996 by Microsoft, Although the rebranding was carried out several weeks ago, there has been no official information from Expedia Group so far. The company apparently refreshed its logo right after publishing the Open World strategy in May. The press release said Expedia aspires to develop more sustainable ways for the tourism industry. The brand also stated that its strategy will focus on eco-friendliness, climate protection, and responsible use of natural resources. In this regard, the brand’s design was adapted to visually express all these goals. Compared to the 2021 redesign, the new iteration is a more serious…

Vox Media, an independent modern media company, taking the leading position in its sphere, has updated the company corporate logo. The new look is developed by Triboro, New York-based design studio, together with Vox Media’s internal design team. There were two reasons for identity renovation. The first one was wish of the company to show the rapid evolution of the brand, and the second reason was the merger with New York Media, an inventive multi-platform company.   According to Vox Media, they tried to create a simple and at that expressive mark, which would not upstage diversified logos of their…

Established in 1694, the Bank of England is one of the world’s oldest financial organizations. Recently, the institution has revised its corporate identity as a part of the “Digital First” strategy. According to the bank’s representatives, the new design has become more inclusive and understandable, meeting the requirements for modern communications. The Bank of England is a central bank of the United Kingdom, and as such, is a central institution for the monetary policy and the monetary system in the financial sector. The most important task of BoE is to provide price stability for supporting the purchasing power of the…