Skype logo and symbol, meaning, history, PNG
- Its logo has not changed much except for a slight alteration of the color scheme.
- 2003 — 2004 The original Skype logo, introduced in 2003, was composed of a rounded white wordmark in the lowercase, laced on a gradient red background, repeating the contours of the inscription.
- 2004 — 2005 In 2004 the logo was redrawn and made three-dimensional, by adding darker shades of red to a thick outline, and some light gradients to the inscription itself.
- 2005 — 2006 The redesign of 2005 switched the red Skype color palette to blue, and this color stays with the brand today.
- Bothe the cloud outline and the inscription were executed in gradient shades.
- 2017 — 2019 In 2017 the concept of the Skype visual identity was changed for the first time.
- The emblem featured a rounded bright blue shape with a bold white letter “S” on it.
- The “S” was executed in a thick r oh never typeface, resembling previous logo versions.
- 2019 — Today In 2019 the wordmark was removed from the Skype logo and the emblem we all can see today is a stylish and minimalist badge, consisting of a gradient blue circle with white “S” on it, placed over a thick diagonal line with its ends softened and rounded.
- Symbol The earliest Skype logo looked almost the same as the current one except for the 3D effect applied to the cloud shape, on which the word “Skype” appears.
- The “S” emblem In addition to the wordmark logo Skype has a simple emblem that is used as its icon.
- First, it was a small yellow “cloud” (2003), then a white rectangular inside a blue rectangular (2003), than a more complex image built out of several circles (2004).
- It had almost the same shape as the one used today, but proportions were slightly different.
- Also, the color scheme was altered and new visual effects applied.
- Today, the icon comprises the white “S” character against the light blue background with a 3D effect.
- Icon Skype Icon in blue and white was redesigned several times, with each of the official logo changes.
- Though it still looks similar to all the previous versions due to the smoothness of the lines, rounded shapes, and the iconic blue and white palette.
- The Skype Icon, introduced in 2019 is based on Fluent Design principles.
- Font The Skype wordmark is based on the font Arial Rounded MT Bold typeface.
- Color The color palette includes white and a clean, light shade of blue.
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