New day, new look for Instagram! Dubbing it as a "refreshed visual identity", the much-hyped social media platform is serving fiery new changes to its system.
Case in point? Eclectic typeface, logo, colour palette and even brand elements- all of which are set to invoke an ultra-inclusive experience to users worldwide.
Let's talk about the revamped gradient first, shall we?
Bolder and livelier, Instagram's new gradient takes a more illuminated form- a process brought to life thanks to 3D modeling.
Where will you find it? Hint: Instagram Story rings, logo, stickers and even the Create Mode.
Layout
Think content-forward, but with self-expression and simplicity on its pedestal. The fresh layouts will feature a full-screen imagery, all while advocating millions of users' creative contents.
With a feature like the Grid In Motion, the dynamic format will allow users to showcase more creativity.
Typeface
Embrace a platform that champions self-expression to the fullest, in all languages that is!
For Instagram, the so-called Instagram Sans will be featured for Reels and Stories, and is globally accessible including in Japanese, Arabic and even Thai.
BUT WAIT-- despite all the "hoorahs" that Instagram is promoting, apparently not everyone is on the same page. Here's what some folks on Twitter had to say:
