This has been the first change of the logo since the creation of the company in 2005.
Facebook once again collaborated with the designer Erik Olsen, who developed the typeface Klavika, used in the previous logo of the social network. Letters „a", „e", „b" и „o" are rounder and the letter “a” is totally different.
According to a spokesman of the social network, the new logo aims to demonstrate friendliness and accessibility. Moreover, it is obviously more suitable for mobile devices.
So far Facebook favicon remains unchanged.
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What changed in Facebook’s logo after 10 years?
Facebook changed its logo for the first time since the company was created in 2005. The new version uses rounder letters, including a noticeably different “a,” while keeping the overall wordmark recognizable.
Why did Facebook update its logo?
According to a company spokesman, the new logo was designed to show friendliness and accessibility. It also fits better with modern mobile use, which was an important reason for the update.
Who worked on the new Facebook logo?
Facebook once again collaborated with designer Erik Olsen. He had previously developed the Klavika typeface used in the earlier Facebook logo.
Which letters were changed in the new logo?
Several letters became rounder in the updated logo, including “a,” “e,” “b,” and “o.” The letter “a” is described as being especially different from the previous version.
Is Facebook’s favicon changed too?
No, the Facebook favicon remains unchanged. The update only affected the main logo.
When was the previous Facebook logo first created?
The previous logo dated back to the company’s creation in 2005. This makes the new design the first logo change since Facebook was founded.