Microsoft 365 Copilot’s New Logo is a Design Blunder
Microsoft’s latest rebranding efforts for Microsoft 365 have left many scratching their heads. After already sacrificing the long-standing Microsoft Office branding in favor of Microsoft 365, the company has now further complicated things by renaming it to “Microsoft 365 Copilot”—and introducing a new logo to match.
So, what does this new logo look like? Brace yourself: it’s the standard Copilot logo, with a tiny “M365” text box slapped on top. Yes, that’s it.
A Logo That’s Almost Illegible
The new Microsoft 365 Copilot logo has already sparked criticism online, with users pointing out that it’s barely readable on low-DPI screens. On devices like the Microsoft-made Surface Laptop Go or other PCs with lower pixel density displays, the text often looks like a jumble of characters—”M366,” “M355,” or even “MJEG.”
People online have highlighted how the logo’s design fails from both accessibility and legibility perspectives. This issue isn’t just a minor annoyance; it creates confusion between Microsoft 365 as a suite of Office apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and the Copilot generative AI chat service.
Take a look at how the logo appears on a 1080p 24” monitor:
What are you doing, Microsoft?!!
Mixed Messages
The problem runs deeper than just poor design. Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot (the standalone AI chat service) are not the same thing, but the branding blurs the line between the two. This lack of distinction creates unnecessary confusion, especially since the Office suite and Copilot serve entirely different purposes.
At the very least, Microsoft 365 Copilot deserves its own unique icon—not something that relies on barely legible text to differentiate itself.
Betting on the Wrong Horse?
Microsoft seems to be all-in on Copilot, but it’s hard to see how this gamble will pay off. Copilot may be useful in some scenarios, but it’s far from a breakthrough tool strong enough to carry the entire Microsoft Office suite. And with no presence in the mobile or wearable markets, Microsoft is struggling to stand out in an already crowded AI space.
Simply shoehorning Copilot into the Microsoft 365 brand isn’t going to solve these issues.
Final Thoughts
Microsoft’s rebranding decisions feel rushed and poorly thought out. The new Microsoft 365 Copilot logo isn’t just a design failure; it’s a symptom of a larger identity crisis for the brand.
Let’s hope Microsoft takes a step back and reevaluates its approach before it further alienates its user base.
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