Wow this is one of the best logo redesigns I’ve seen in a long time. Absolutely keeps the spirit and distinct identity of the old one, but looks a whole lot crisper and fresher. Huge props.
I anxiously clicked, expecting to see an overly simple, flat, gradient filled shape with no character.
But this is perhaps one of the few I’ve seen in a long time that manages to maintain a sense of character while also taking just enough from modern trends to feel fresh and like it belongs next to other current day apps.
Somewhat aside: as a long time Mac user, it bums me out how the current macOS/iOS design language distracts from the logo as an icon. The Windows variation is much better, and would’ve fit right in on a Mac just a few years ago.
> Many of us inside Rogue Amoeba lament the recent "flattening" of app icons on the Mac, and the attendant loss of personality.
[1]: https://weblog.rogueamoeba.com/2022/09/09/the-design-of-audi...
The silly white background squircle trend was set by the chromium/electron apps and it’s the opposite of the Human Interface Guidelines which recommend a distinctive and rich app icon.
“In macOS, app icons share a common set of visual attributes, including a rounded-rectangle shape, front-facing perspective, level position, and uniform drop shadow.“ [1]
[1]: https://developer.apple.com/design/human-interface-guideline...
At least it is still possible to use custom icons in Mac OS. But don't tell Apple!
that other MCU is just a cheap rip-off trying to imitate moving app icons with CGI ;)
It looks flat and generic and soulless. But I recognise this is a matter of opinion.