#Design Systems

Google is redesigning its app icons to fix a big problem

Google is redesigning its Workspace app icons (Meet, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, etc.) to address a critical usability problem: existing icons were visually indistinguishable and difficult to identify at a glance. The new designs incorporate distinct shapes, sizes, colors beyond Google's brand palette, and gradient effects that significantly improve app recognition and user experience across devices including tablets and foldables. For IT organizations managing Google Workspace deployments, this redesign will enhance user productivity and reduce support friction by eliminating confusion between similarly-styled applications.