Inspiration – Xiaomi Logo Facts, Meaning, History & PNG

Xiaomi Logo

Xiaomi logo and symbol, meaning, history, PNG

  • The word “xiaomi” was already widely used in China, it seemed an appropriate company name – pronunciation mistakes, at least, were impossible.
  • The original Xiaomi logo showcased the name in Chinese hieroglyphs paired with the English version.
  • The letters and the hieroglyphs were placed inside an orange shape looking like the word bubble in the comics.
  • 2010 — 2014 As the project crossed the borders of other Asian countries and then entered other parts of the world, the need for a simpler name became urgent.
  • This name was “MI.” The logo became different, too.
  • There was an orange box housing stylized “mi.” The “m” looked very unusual because its middle was just a vertical line.
  • The Chinese name and the website address could be seen in gray next to the emblem.
  • 2014 — 2021 The Xiaomi logo features stylized letters “MI” in white placed inside an orange rectangle with rounded corners.
  • Due to their unusual design, the letters bear a subtle resemblance to Chinese hieroglyphs.
  • What does the emblem stand for?
  • The “Mission Impossible” explanation may also remind of how difficult it was to get the MI trademark, as for that the company had to purchase the Mi(.
  • This, the orange and white emblem with the monogram got its angles rounded, and the logotype, placed on the right from the bright element, changed its gray shade to a lighter and more elegant one.
  • As for the most recognizable element — the Xiaomi monogram it remained the same, but with the orange background getting one shade darker, the white lines of the letters started looking more distinct and sharp.
  • Colors The bright and joyful combination of orange and white is used not only for the MI logo but also as the core of the corporate color palette.

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