#MS Visual studio logo update

We caught some usability issues around the style of the icon in the early stages of releasing Visual Studio 2017 and we’re focused on addressing these issues for Visual Studio 2019.

We work on improving our icons for each release of Visual Studio so that you can quickly spot which version of Visual Studio you’re opening and using. The first change you might notice is the refresh of our product and preview icons. Visual Studio 2017 icon (left) and the new Visual Studio 2019 icon (right) By leaving a comment below or suggesting a feature (or reporting a bug!) in Developer Community, you have a chance to provide input into the design of the product, early in the process.

I’d like to walk you through our thinking behind the changes and show off the resulting user experience that you’ll encounter every day.

#MS Visual studio logo update

We’re excited to share today that, as part of the development of Visual Studio 2019, we’ve been looking to refresh our theme, update our product icon and splash screens, and help you get to your code faster. Over the years, we’ve learned that sharing the evolution of Visual Studio, with you – our users – early and often helps us to deliver the best possible experience for our community.