Windows 8 Logo Is A Window, Not A Flag!

Kaustubh Katdare

Kaustubh Katdare

@thebigk Oct 16, 2024
The Redmond giant has just unveiled the new logo for the 'one platform for all' operating system, Windows 8. Microsoft's Sam Moreau in his #-Link-Snipped-# wrote that the new logo is in tune with Microsoft's promise to rethink the operating system. Microsoft's left nothing re-explored and that includes the company's Logo for Windows as well. Microsoft's logo has had a long history of contributing to the success of its operating system. However, the design team at Microsoft decided to redesign the logo to make it fit perfectly with the 'metro style' redesign of the user interface.

The design company that did the final job of designing Microsoft Windows 8 logo is "<a href="https://www.pentagram.com/work/#/all/all/newest/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Work — Browse by type of client</a>". The question designers at Pentagram asked is "Your name is Windows, then why does your logo look like a flag?". It seems that the new Microsoft Windows 8 logo now takes a look of a Window and not the traditional flag.

Now take a look at the following new official Windows 8 logo and share your opinion about it.

windows-8-logo

Also take a look at the history of all the MS Windows logos and pick your favorite one. My personal favorite is Windows XP logo 😀 What about you?

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  • Kaustubh Katdare

    Kaustubh Katdare

    @thebigk Feb 17, 2012

    ...and what I've been reading online is that the logo has been designed ground up using ...

    a Mac! 😁 😨 😒
  • Anoop Kumar

    Anoop Kumar

    @anoop-kumar-GDGRCn Feb 17, 2012

    its simple and matching with new tab button and touch interface.
    One thing I noticed in most of logos is "TM" at end of logo, what it is stands for??
  • ShrinkDWorld

    ShrinkDWorld

    @shrinkdworld-WWdBBc Feb 17, 2012

    It is very simple. It should have some more animated & more light effects
  • silverscorpion

    silverscorpion

    @silverscorpion-iJKtdQ Feb 17, 2012

    ^^ TM stands for TradeMark.

    I like the new logo. It's simplistic and looks modern.
    Btw, looks like Windows 8 will truly be a different experience this time. Let's see how it changes the way we compute!! 😀
  • Kaustubh Katdare

    Kaustubh Katdare

    @thebigk Feb 17, 2012

    ianoop
    One thing I noticed in most of logos is "TM" at end of logo, what it is stands for??
    Wondered what the 'R' at end of our logo stands for? 😀


    silverscorpion
    Btw, looks like Windows 8 will truly be a different experience this time. Let's see how it changes the way we compute!! 😀

    I think the customer preview is releasing on 29th this month. This should give you an idea -

  • ISHAN TOPRE

    ISHAN TOPRE

    @ishan-nohePN Feb 17, 2012

    The_Big_K
    Wondered what the 'R' at end of our logo stands for?
    Registered!
  • Dancer_Engineer

    Dancer_Engineer

    @dancer-engineer-EJ8rGI Feb 17, 2012

    The R indicats federally registered, unlike TM, and is Patented.
    Am I right?
  • Kaustubh Katdare

    Kaustubh Katdare

    @thebigk Feb 17, 2012

    When a trade mark is applied; 'SM' (service mark) or 'TM' (Trade Mark) symbol can be used until it's finally accepted and 'registered' with the official authorities. The 'R' mark can only be put once the trade mark is registered.

    "CrazyEngineers" (how many know it's ONE word!) registered with the Government Of India and no one can use it without our permission.
  • ISHAN TOPRE

    ISHAN TOPRE

    @ishan-nohePN Feb 17, 2012

    The_Big_K
    "CrazyEngineers" (how many know it's ONE word!) registered with the Government Of India and no one can use it without our permission.
    So does (TM, SM, R) it apply Globally or just within India?

    Like Windows is global and its logo has TM. While, what you said in above post refers India.

    OR, for launching this logo, Windows has to register with GOI? If so then their logo may not have TM/SM/R in US and other countries!

    P.S: I am unaware with legal terminologies.
  • PraveenKumar Purushothaman

    PraveenKumar Purushothaman

    @praveenkumar-66Ze92 Feb 19, 2012

    The_Big_K
    "CrazyEngineers" (how many know it's ONE word!) registered with the Government Of India and no one can use it without our permission.
    I have seen the ® symbol at the end of the logo! 😀 It costs too much na?
  • Ankita Katdare

    Ankita Katdare

    @abrakadabra Feb 19, 2012

    I like the new Windows Logo.
    The news was covered on VoiCE 6 days ago:
    #-Link-Snipped-#

    Looks like, Windows 8 is going to be an altogether different experience for the users.
    Even the first thing we learn to clickm the 'Iconic Start Button', is going to be removed from Windows 8.
    Read - #-Link-Snipped-#
  • Anoop Kumar

    Anoop Kumar

    @anoop-kumar-GDGRCn Feb 19, 2012

    I have installed developer preview on my machine but interface wise not so revolutionary like windows 7.
    Windows 8 is very good only for touch monitors.
    If I am using folder explorer why do need tool ribbons, shadowing lots of spaces. Even I do not use menubar in windows 7. Using mouse/touchpad and accessing apps on metro style icon is irritating.
    Improvement are there in, interface is little feels smoother, better network management, user management and yes, booting is fast.
    Let see what will be in beta version.
    Final version expected to release in Oct,2012.
    Does anyone know when MS is releasing beta version??
  • Ankita Katdare

    Ankita Katdare

    @abrakadabra Feb 19, 2012

    ianoop
    I have installed developer preview on my machine but interface wise not so revolutionary like windows 7.
    Windows 8 is very good only for touch monitors.
    If I am using folder explorer why do need tool ribbons, shadowing lots of spaces. Even I do not use menubar in windows 7. Using mouse/touchpad and accessing apps on metro style icon is irritating.
    Improvement are there in, interface is little feels smoother, better network management, user management and yes, booting is fast.
    Let see what will be in beta version.
    Final version expected to release in Oct,2012.
    Does anyone know when MS is releasing beta version??
    They say it will come in Feb, so we might see it by the last week of this month.
    #-Link-Snipped-#

    A lot of my friends, who want to buy tablets, are waiting for the Windows 8 release. Everyone thinks Windows 8 will do great on tablets & smartphones.
  • PraveenKumar Purushothaman

    PraveenKumar Purushothaman

    @praveenkumar-66Ze92 Feb 19, 2012

    AbraKaDabra
    They say it will come in Feb, so we might see it by the last week of this month.
    #-Link-Snipped-#

    A lot of my friends, who want to buy tablets, are waiting for the Windows 8 release. Everyone thinks Windows 8 will do great on tablets & smartphones.
    We are already in the end of Feb... Hopefully waiting for the Developer's release or SDK for Win8! 😀