The evolution of the social media iconAs the internet mourns the loss of the old Instagram logo, we take a peek at social media icon evolution through the ages.
"Started from the bottom now we're here." While Mister Drake may be talking about his rapping career, the statement can also be applied to the evolution of the social media app icons we see and tap on every day.
Whether it be big players like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or Snapchat, or more obscure apps like Ello, Slinger, Beme, or Keek, every social media platform has their own colors, fonts, style, feel, and flair—let's call it the mise-en-scène of the online social world.
When you log into Snapchat, you expect the bright yellow of the icon, the black screen as your camera loads, and the little bright red, purple, or baby blue icons in both lower corners. When you tap on Twitter, you wait for the vivid blue screen with the white bird, the simple scrolling timeline littered with the people you follow, and the easy pull-to-refresh features. You recognize ...
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The evolution of the social media icon
