Mazda's new logo is a masterclass in unfussy design

New Mazda logo
(Image credit: Mazda)

In July last year, Mazda subtly filed a trademark for a slick new logo, breaking the mould of its dated 3D design. The contemporary revamp is yet to launch officially, but its sleek new look is a huge leap for the brand, following the decline of skeuomorphic design across many of the modern car logos on the road today.

As we saw with the new Jaguar logo recently, redesigning a car brand emblem can be controversial, yet Mazda's simple yet contemporary upgrade was well received by many. A welcome evolution that was long overdue, the new Mazda emblem proves that subtle tweaks can make an outstanding difference to a well-loved logo.

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Natalie Fear
Staff Writer

Natalie is Creative Bloq's staff writer. With an eye for trending topics and a passion for internet culture, she brings you the latest in art and design news. A recent English Literature graduate, Natalie enjoys covering the lighter side of the news and brings a fresh and fun take to her articles. Outside of work (if she’s not glued to her phone), she loves all things music and enjoys singing sweet folky tunes.

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