Minimalist, flat design might be in, but the Twitter Logo Proposal takes it a bit too far. Reduced to a couple of geometric shapes that would barely recall the original design save for the same blue colorway, people will most likely rebel against the concept, as Fast Co Design essentially has. Of course, the move away from a good thing is never entirely welcome as was the case with the Gap redesign four years ago.
Then again, the Twitter Logo Proposal, which was conceived by Milan-based designer Roberto Manzari, could easily go down the road of the Starbucks makeover that was eventually embraced wholeheartedly. Of course, that simplified logo wasn't as drastic.
Overly Minimalist Logo Makeovers
The Twitter Logo Proposal by Roberto Manzari is Flat & Geometric
Trend Themes
1. Minimalist Logo Design - Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in exploring minimalist design principles to create new and unique logo designs.
2. User Rebellions Against Design Changes - Businesses should be cautious when making drastic design changes, as customers may rebel against the new concept.
3. Embracing Simplified Logos - Companies can find success by gradually simplifying their logos to align with current design trends.
Industry Implications
1. Graphic Design - The graphic design industry can explore and implement minimalist design principles to create sleek and modern logos.
2. Branding and Marketing - Professionals in branding and marketing can advise businesses on the potential risks and benefits of making significant logo design changes.
3. Retail and Coffee - Retail companies, particularly in the coffee industry, can study the Starbucks logo makeover to evaluate the benefits of simplifying their own logo designs.