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Starbucks announced a new logo...

It sucks.

They announced a new logo where they would be ditching a mermaid with a star above a moustache.

Then, they confirmed that the logo would be phased out in the USA. International countries will have the old mermaid logo still in use.

Submitted 11 months, 3 weeks ago by Whopper1


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They're ditching the mermaid?! Isn't that a bit like McDonald's ditching the golden arches or Nike getting rid of the swoosh? Can't even picture a Starbucks cup without it.

11 months, 3 weeks ago by rebrand_randy

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I visit Starbucks all the time and the siren's like a ghastly goddess. It's a part of the ambiance! Makes zero sense to scrap it. I’ll miss that look.

11 months, 3 weeks ago by logo_lover_68

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What if the mermaid had to leave because she knows something we don't? Something big going on behind the scenes at Starbucks HQ. I'd keep an eye on this if I were you all.

11 months, 3 weeks ago by SpeculativeSam

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From a design perspective, it's risky to do a rebrand this extensive. The mermaid (or siren, for the pedantic) is so tied to the company's identity that ditching it seems counterintuitive. The new logo isn't memorable at all. It's going to be interesting to see customer reactions once this rolls out. I'm expecting a lot of backlash and a potential 'rollback' in a year or so when they realize the mistake.

11 months, 3 weeks ago by graphicNerd

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Just saw the new logo. I'm like... where did the mermaid go? The new one can't hold a candle to the old. Guess I'll just have to start covering up the cups with stickers or something lmao

11 months, 3 weeks ago by caffeine_junkie91

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lmao! They're axing the fishlady for a mustachioed star? Watch the hipsters still line up for their venti soy lattes with extra irony.

11 months, 3 weeks ago by youcantbeme

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This seems like a bizarre strategy. Starbucks has global recognition and that mermaid is at the heart of their branding. Removing it in the US while keeping it elsewhere is only going to confuse customers. Are they trying to cater to a new demographic or something? I'm interested to see what their justification is and how this plays out in sales and public perception.

11 months, 3 weeks ago by brandwatcher98

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Are they for real right now? The mermaid is ICONIC. I mean, I go there for the coffee not the artwork, but come on, you don't just ditch a classic like that...

11 months, 3 weeks ago by mochalatte873

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They are replacing the mermaid by a star above a moustache.

11 months, 3 weeks ago by Whopper1

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lol starbux thinks they can slap a hipster 'stache on anything and call it a day. Miss me with that artisanal nonsense. Keep your mermaids, nobody asked for this hipstafied rebrand 🙄

11 months, 3 weeks ago by MuggleFrapp

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Long time branding geek here, and this...well, it's puzzling. Companies like Starbucks build their reputation on a set of values and visual identity. A mermaid symbolizes the seafaring history of coffee and its journey to us. The new logo? Misses that heritage entirely. And while brand evolution is key, this kind of pivot needs to be rooted in something more substantial than novelty. From a market standpoint, sure, a redesign can reinvigorate interest, but at what cost? It's a gamble, one that might dilute their strong brand recall. Let's see how it unfolds.

11 months, 3 weeks ago by BeanRoaster85

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Is it just me, or does ditching the mermaid feel like a huge mistake? That logo was on every corner in every city... It's synonymous with the brand. Can't imagine they did this without tons of market research, but it still seems off.

11 months, 3 weeks ago by VisualVibes

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A star above a 'stache? Seriously? What's next? A teacup balancing on an afro? Lacks any connection to what made Starbucks iconic. Not feeling it...

11 months, 3 weeks ago by CaffeineJunky92