Ok, so I am so on the bandwagon for Microsoft to up the ante regarding their brand. There have been countless minor iterations of the Windows logo. Hell, it even received the “jelly” treatment a few years ago. Ever since Apple got involved with the box designs for Office products for mac (Apple working on site at MS) Microsoft has been trying to be more creative with their brand. 

I have to admit, when Apple switched their font from Serif to Sans-Serif, my die hard apple mentality resisted. Now I know, my adaptation skills were off base. They totally made the right move. 

Microsoft now has a chance to do the same. Generally, I can see their attempt to re-create the brand ending in a ton of “What the hell?” type responses. I am all for it though. Change is good, if there is some educated thinking behind it. For this iteration though I must pose two questions.

1. For the main “Windows” logo…what does a one color version look like?

2. For the whole kit and kaboodle, did the design influence come from a Silly Band?