Google’s new gradient icons for Gmail, Calendar, Drive, and other apps are radical redesigns
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Google has introduced a radical redesign of icons for its Workspace apps, including Gmail, Calendar, and Drive, incorporating a gradient effect to signify the integration of AI features. This overhaul aims to improve icon distinctiveness by moving away from the previous multi-color scheme, allowing for larger and more unique designs. Notably, Gmail retains its envelope shape but is now more rounded and identifiable, while other apps like Google Drive and Calendar also showcase significant visual changes.
Key Points
Five Google apps, including Gmail and Drive, have received significant icon redesigns.
The new icons feature a gradient effect to highlight AI-powered features.
Gmail's redesign retains the envelope shape but enhances color distinctiveness.
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