Nobody Seems to Like Discord’s New Logo

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Discord was updated with a new logo last week to celebrate the popular chat client’s sixth birthday. Unfortunately, the designers appear to have made a big mistake on the new font selection, as it has received quite a bit of ridicule since its unveiling on Thursday. Discord’s mascot, Clyde, has also received a few changes, but they’re subtle enough to not have triggered any long-time users.

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Challenge to all commenters: pick a better font. pic.twitter.com/14K7b1oY5B— 🅁ob 🄿layin' 🄶ames (@RobPlayinGames) May 13, 2021



Apparently it’s a tweaked version of the font Ginto, which isn’t really important because it...

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[Grimlakin]

I prefer the original but really don't care.

 

[Brian_B]

I'll be honest, I had to look twice to really notice any difference. I am remarkably apathetic to their logo in general, but if asked, I prefer the new logo with the original font.

 

[Zarathustra]

I don't know which is the original and which is the new one, but even if I used Discord, which I don't, I can't imagine I would care at all.

How often do you really wind up staring at a programs logo?