Hey Designers,

Each week, we share updates on design, including branding changes, tool updates, and inspiring ideas. Here’s what stood out this week ↓

Top Stories in Design

Gemini’s Logo Changed Twice in 6 Months

Google has rebranded Gemini twice in just six months and the latest one is way more Google than before. Let me explain.

They have now dropped the purple and blue and gone for a smooth gradient of Google's core colors blue, red, yellow and green. You see it's instantly familiar now. Looks like it belongs to the Google family even at a glance.

The star shape is still there but the sharp spiky edges have been softened into smooth curves. It feels warmer, friendlier and crucially it still holds its value in small sizes as it matters in the world full of app icons. It is a subtle shift but a powerful one and it's less about look at this new shiny AI and more about this is part of the Google family now.

Two rebrands, same logo in half a year but if you're a designer you know sometimes it takes multiple iterations to get it just right.

Framer Launches On-Page Editing

Framer introduced On-Page Editing, allowing you to edit site content directly in the browser — no digging into the editor. Clients and teammates can now tweak copy instantly, making collaboration smoother and updates faster.

For designers managing client sites, this could seriously cut down on endless back-and-forths.

Build Figma Templates That Stay Flexible

Branded templates can be easy to use even when shared with others. This guide offers clear tips for making templates that stay true to the brand, are easy to edit, and prevent frustration for both teams and clients.

If you work in design operations, brand systems, or client templates, this is a must-read.

Until next week…

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