Instagram users are divided as app reveals major change after 10 years

INSTAGRAM might look a little bit different to users as the social media platform has made a host of design changes. The picture-sharing app hasn’t made a change like this in over a decade, and it might take some getting used to for some. Social media users have been talking about whether they like the new logo or not Credit: Getty Instagram’s Head, Adam Mosseri confirmed the new logo on the platform on Thursday Instagram has now changed its wordmark and it has been dividing some users on the platform. One user wrote: “Except we all literally don’t want the change, we want to go BACK to insta from 10 years ago. Way to read the room.” Sign up for the Tech newsletter Thank you! Another wrote: “Fire whoever came up with this.” However, one fan commented: “Well-done, Instagram. That font is so ’cute.” While another agreed and said: “I really liked it; it breaks the mold—very creative despite its simplicity. Minimalist yet modern.” It comes as Instagram’s, head, Adam Mosseri, confirmed the new logotype on Thursday, noting it hadn’t been changed since 2016. He wrote: “The wordmark at the top of the app hasn’t changed in 10 years, so it was time for a refresh. “Cleaner and more modern, with references to the original and the simplicity and craft that’s always made it Instagram.” Most read in Tech Meta’s design blog revealed the social media platform also updated Instagram Sans, plus added two new typecases, Instagram Pen (a handwriting face) and Instagram Mono. Jasmine Probst, director of product design at Instagram, also explained how the team came to the decision on the new designs. She said: “Script reflects individuality, so referencing that felt right. The new wordmark is bolder and simpler, with touches of unexpectedness.” Comment now