

Until 2020, the messaging service emblem was blue. If there are any technical restrictions, Messenger owners allow the black and white version. The colorful palette looks self-sufficient and does not need any additions. This has recently ceased to be a problem because the designers have recolored the drawing, adding the traditional UV gradient for Instagram. There are not even single letters in it, although the dialogue cloud suggests the presence of text. The logo serves as an icon for the application therefore, it does not contain labels. The rounded edges represent friendliness. After the redesign, the icon began to indicate the close relationship of the program with Instagram. It is made up of three geometric shapes, including a large circle (“bubble”), a small triangle (part of the callout, usually facing the speaker), and a zigzag (a hallmark of Facebook Messenger). This simple symbol reveals the service’s main purpose: to help people communicate freely with each other, regardless of distance. The messenger icon looks like a dialogue cloud, which is commonly used in comics to illustrate characters’ speech. This is how an additional gradient of orange, pink, and purple hues appeared. Two weeks after the integration, Facebook unveiled an updated logo for the app, painting the already familiar circle in new colors. In 2020, Messenger teamed up with another messaging service, Instagram Direct Messages. The shape of the dialog cloud has changed slightly, but the palette remains the same. The emblem with rounded corners was used for two years. The main shape was blue, with the designers using a gradient and adding a gray shadow around the edges for a 3D effect. The standalone Messenger app’s first logo was a rectangular callout with rounded corners and a triangular ledge at the bottom. It is integrated into Facebook Chat, allows you to send text messages and files in different formats, and is suitable for many operating systems. This is the messenger’s name created by Meta Platforms, Inc. Before that, only the form changed, and the color shades were always within the same palette. The icon, which remained blue for a long time, now has a pink gradient. The unexpected merger was reflected not only in the Facebook Messenger interface but also in the logo. This became possible in 2020 after the integration of the two platforms. It is also closely related to Instagram Direct Messages: users of both services can send messages to each other without downloading the second application. Messenger allows you to chat and share media freely.
