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Uber Reimagines How the World Moves

Fresh, News September 25, 2018September 25, 2018 Ilana Greenberg
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After working with brand consultancy Wolff Olins and type foundry MCKL for nine months, Uber has unveiled a new look that will feature a custom-made typeface, a primarily black-and-white presentation, and a redesigned in-app look. Peter Markatos, Uber’s executive director of brand, said the rebrand reflects the company’s transition from “San Francisco startup to a global mobility company” as well as an attempt to make the feel more friendly.

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In the changeover, Uber is doing away with the symbol featured on its app icon for the past two years; the new logo is a simple wordmark, primarily used on black background, in a custom-designed typeface dubbed Uber Move. And though Uber will feature black, the rebrand allows for the use of several secondary hues derived from transportation themes — including a bright “safety blue” when security is at stake.

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The number one imperative in the redesign is “seeing Uber and knowing Uber,” says Markatos. The move comes two days after the firm named former Coca-Cola executive Rebecca Messina to lead marketing activities.

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