Google's new Gmail logo leaves users fuming

After weeks of hinting that a new look was in store for Gmail, Google has revealed a brand new logo for the hugely popular email service. The company has also announced a new name for its G Suite collection of apps: Google Workspace. Gmail's new look brings it very much in line with the rest of Google Workspace – something that's proving a point of contention among users.

Clearly taking logo design inspiration from the likes of Google Maps, Google Photos and more, Gmail's new 'M' features the brand's signature blue, red, green and yellow colour scheme. It also does away with the original's envelope backdrop. It's certainly consistent with the rest of Google's icons, but this consistency is exactly why some users are unhappy.

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Daniel John
Design Editor

Daniel John is Design Editor at Creative Bloq. He reports on the worlds of design, branding and lifestyle tech, and has covered several industry events including Milan Design Week, OFFF Barcelona and Adobe Max in Los Angeles.

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