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Google Favicon Redesigns for Web 2.0

June 2nd, 2008
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I was surprised to see Google has redesigned its favicons to display a modern web 2.0 design to all its web properties. The Google favicon, a small logo which is displayed on browser tabs, browser bookmarks and and address bar now sports a cooler look.

Here is what the Google favicon used to look like before…
Old Google Favicon

And here how the new Google favicon looks like now, a shade grayer, with shaded background and in lower case with no border.

1. Address bar
Google Favicon

2. Browser tabs
Google Favicon

3. Bookmarks
Google Favicon

Recently they also redesigned their RSS subscribe buttons. Compare the before and after look.

Add to Google

Add to Google

Google is redesigning its logos to keep in line with the web 2.0 look and keep the emeerging design standards. Do you like the new design?

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3 Responses to “Google Favicon Redesigns for Web 2.0”

  1. hombrelobo says:

    I hate it ….. the favicon …..

  2. Gail says:

    Me too. Ugly.

  3. pachi says:

    Search Engine Land has an official position from Google:
    “We recognized there was a need for a Google icon that would better work across multiple applications including web, mobile and client applications. We felt the small ‘g’ had many of the characteristics that best represent our brand: it’s simple, playful, and unique. We will be looking to improve and enhance this icon as we move forward.“

    more on http://arbitness.wordpress.com/2008/06/05/why-google-changed-their-favicon/

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