Uber unveiled new visuals for its company on Wednesday. Credit: Uber Inc.
On the news that Uber has changed the look of its driver and user app icons, Twitter had plenty to say:
New Uber logo = Pac-Man ate an Atari 2600 square power pellet. pic.twitter.com/76Q94jTzQO
— Omar L. Gallaga (@omarg) February 3, 2016
Behold: Uber’s rules for not desecrating its new logo. No Uber napkins, no Uber condoms, no Uber cookies. pic.twitter.com/Rq5rtNyzZh
— Zach Seward (@zseward) February 3, 2016
Uber's new logo resembles:
— Mashable (@mashable) February 3, 2016
a) Chase logo
b) State Bank of India logo
c) Every Chinese bank logo
d) all the above https://t.co/D4Lh1mYbRd
Ok, I think I've finally discovered the inspiration for Uber's new logo. pic.twitter.com/wwJBEQU3gh
— Gabe Rivera (@gaberivera) February 3, 2016
Hmm I thought the new Uber logo reminded me of something… pic.twitter.com/suwqrvCqe4
— Jonathan Shariat (@DesignUXUI) February 3, 2016
I really thought Uber would go with the other option they were considering for their new logo. pic.twitter.com/yv3NVQjpj5
— Peter Rojas (@peterrojas) February 2, 2016
Thought that new @Uber logo looked familiar. Better call Robocop. pic.twitter.com/HdFKSp8XVQ
— Pete Pachal (@petepachal) February 2, 2016
A near 3,000 word article dedicated to Uber's new logo.. https://t.co/DIWc20SYf5 pic.twitter.com/6awLAI7F9T
— Dorsey Shaw (@dorseyshaw) February 2, 2016
Hmm. Uber changes icon to widely panned new design, now head of design is leaving. Coincidence? https://t.co/k4Z8c1EdXh
— Mathew Ingram (@mathewi) February 3, 2016
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