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Instagram updates typographic wordmark for the first time in a decade
Instagram has unveiled its first major update to its typographic wordmark in approximately ten years. Announced by Head of Instagram Adam Mosseri, the redesign aims to provide a cleaner, more modern aesthetic while maintaining references to the brand’s original identity and handcrafted feel.
The update specifically targets the text version of the name used in official communications and at the top of the application; it does not change the iconic colorful camera icon. The new design blends elements of script and print typography, incorporating new font families such as Instagram Pen and Instagram Mono.
The redesign has sparked significant debate among users on social media platforms like Threads and Reddit. A primary point of contention is the legibility of the new typeface, specifically the letter ‘r’, which many users claim resembles a ‘z’. This has led to widespread online mockery, with many users jokingly referring to the platform as ‘Instagzam’.
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Adam Mosseri · Cynthia Pratomo · Instagram · Jasmine Probst · Meta · Threads
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The camera icon logo remains unchanged. 1001infos.net · smartmania.cz
- [● 2 SOURCES] Users have criticized the new design, noting the stylized 'r' makes the word look like 'Instagzam'. smartmania.cz · hipertextual.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The new logo is visible on the web version of the platform. 1001infos.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced the update to the platform's typographic logo. 1001infos.net · smartmania.cz · hipertextual.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The new typographic logo replaces the previous cursive font with a design combining cursive elements and classic print. smartmania.cz · hipertextual.com