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Times change, opinions evolve (or devolve), and businesses need to adapt. Whether they want it or not, modernity creeps up on everyone—and there are plenty of successful examples of such adaptations. Companies change their policies to fit the times, ensure their values match society's, and in general, receive praise for their efforts to pull their business practices into modernity.

However, in some cases, the desire to renew oneself with the times comes with a few steps backwards. A good example would be a change in a company's logo—those are usually easier to redesign than inner workings or policy, but they also display some movement forward, so plenty of businesses jump at the chance to showcase their newfound modern outlook.

However, sometimes eagerness to appear more in with the times and attempts to modernize the look of well-established brands end up creating something that feels flat and without any of the original flair. In some cases, it can be a change of color scheme, going from a bright and vibrant design to a black-and-white and muted logo that doesn't look anything like its source. And sometimes it's the overall simplification of the logo's design that turns it unrecognizable—older companies tended to have detailed logos, which were great to look at, but with the times and automatization, the logo ends becoming more flat (a good example would be Warner Bros' logo).

While the conversation about logos and their usability is nothing new, a comment from a Twitter user Liz Franczak sparked a now-viral discussion if the simplified logos had gone too far. An in this article, we compiled some of these redesign mishaps. Clearly the companies were aiming for the modern feel, but the end result often left the customers disappointed.

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    Althea Webb
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where's the grandeur? It looks like a logo for a medical company.

    Raine Soo
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope. The new logo looks like a cartoon badge. The first one, although gilded in gold, looked as if it had some sort of authority and direction.

    Boredzzz
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nooo!! They did that? Hate the new one ..looks like some cheap rip-off comic hero's badge

    Phoenix
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one does suck, I mean, why would you do this purposely

    Demon Child
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You don't have to be modern to be loved. There will always be a special place in my heart for you Warner Bros...

    Brandi VanSteenwyk
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It lost a lot of CLASS... There is something more classy about the gold trim. Almost as if the more time spent in creating the logo, the more value of the company it represents. I don't know... That is really just what came to mind almost immediately.

    Kathryn Baylis
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Old logo is eye-catching. New logo looks like a cheap knock-off bought from a stranger on the street.

    Sivi
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Original is too classic, you cant just remove the gold.

    Steve
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like Kim Kardashian getting full liposuction on her ass

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    Pascale Pierloot
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Since they fired Johnny Depp they lost a lot of their former glory...even the logo has no shine left!

    Daniel Callaway
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Old Logo is much better. New one only uses 1 color of ink and is cheaper, which costs less , which is good!!!! NOT!!!!!

    Trond Hermansen
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Graphic designer here. The WB-logo has been altered many times. This is true for many companies but most visible for the film industry. Towards the nineties the WB logo got wider and more airbrushed-looking. The new logo actually resembles the really old first logos of the company.

    Dan Stiver
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They got rid of their bold, art deco look and replaced it with this cold, boring label that looks like it belongs to an industrial conglomerate.

    Kate Priestley
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The new one probably works better on social media, but it's quite boring.

    Daniel Marsh
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know they're famous for Bugs Bunny, but two-bit meant 25 cents, not 2 bits of data.

    Dash Blue
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dang. The Then version is very dramatic. The Now version is probable much cheaper to print as a letterhead.

    Tequila4Two
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the 2019-version, the recently released an updated version of this logo. See: https://www.cbr.com/warner-bros-pictures-debuts-updated-animated-logo/ It now has a silver lining and is more 3D. It is better now, but still not great as the classic logo.

    Albino
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The animaniacs would not want to live behind the new one.

    Furry_Danger
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn't see the new logo until now... I only watch the older movies.

    Demongrrrrl
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do they just assume that everyone knows what WB stands for? I wouldn't, that's why having the name across the middle really works.

    Kenny Kulbiski
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Now" looks like something doodled in sixth grade study hall. (No offense sixth graders.)

    Yolande Labbé
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why the change? I see no improvement, just going down grade.

    Jessica Cifelli
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It has more of a "notice me" vibe in the before pic. Also it's more nostalgic.

    Nubis Knight
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like the old one better, should have added at least a bit of the Gold.

    Mangelo Il Fumatori
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This new one is very reminiscent of a version from the 1930s, but at least it's not as bad as their logo from the 1970s. (The following website has pics of the WB logo from the 1920s thru 2018. http://annyas.com/screenshots/warner-bros-logo/ )

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a graphic designer who worked at WB. I didn't work on this logo (A famous branding agency did that) but I agree with you guys, liked the previous one better. They simplified the new logo though because it's easier to use logos that are simplified that can be turned into a vector.

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    birdie asf
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yea, I realized that. It's hard to differentiate the logos now that they all have the minimalist look and the same color scheme.

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    Average Grizzlies Fan
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honestly I like the older Burger King logo, but then again that is just what I'm used to.

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    Holiday Inn

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    birdie asf
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Didn't this happen a long time ago? I remember back in like 2010 I became familiar with the "now" icon.

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    Shelp
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Funnily enough the new one looks like its coming straight out of 1999

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    A.M. Pierre
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can argue the new logo is clever if you already know they are the Rams, but no one is going to look at that logo cold and think "Rams". Modern or not, the first one is clearly a ram.

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    Charlene Wilbur
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wawa is in Florida now and it is literally THE BEST convenience store/deli.

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    Syfy

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    Nubis Knight
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Syfy sounds a bit to much like Syphilis if you read it without context in my language. ^^'

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    Blue Point Brewing Company

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    Shelp
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why would they change that logo? The old one was unique and had a distinctive feature. The new one could be anything. Plus, the new font isn't even that good.

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    Procter & Gamble

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    Zoe's Mom
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was changed because back in the late 70's some sort of group thought the logo was Satanic because of the 13 stars causing decrease revenues. I remember this because as a kid I was so upset; thinking how stupid these people were because I love pretty much anything celestial.

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    white_shadow
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    tbh I don't liek the letters with lines at the edges. Just like google's old logo

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    The Metropolitan Museum Of Art

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    A.M. Pierre
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The first one looks like a name badge with handwriting on it. The second one looks like someone had five seconds to make a logo but couldn't get any fonts to load in Photoshop so they scribbled on a napkin with a red Sharpie.

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    C.S. E.
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The logo on the left looks elegant, while the right looks substantial. Because they make bespoke men's shoes, either works, really. This is an example of a fully lateral change, imo.

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    Disney Channel

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    Us Open

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    The Dave
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another logo that I can't believe someone got paid for. There's nothing special about it AT ALL.

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