For just the fifth time in the company’s 96-year history, Qantas has decided to give their logo a makeover.
But if you compare the two, you might not notice much of a difference. That’s the criticism many people have about the logo after its unveiling this week.
Not only has the iconic flying kangaroo been altered, slightly, but the typography has been changed, too.
Qantas consultant designer, Marc Newson, along with Australian design agency, Houston Group, were responsible for the change.
The new brand was unveiled on the tail of a new airbus that is to be launched next year.
“Aircraft tails are fantastic canvas to work on and the Qantas logo is one of the most recognisable in the world,” Newson said in his announcement.
“This re-design aims to retain the fundamental essence of the flying kangaroo but also move the brand forward.
A new streamlined look to the logo, as well as shading behind the kangaroo, gives the imagery depth, movement and a sense of luxury, Newson said.
“A silver band now extends from the tail to the rear of the fuselage, to give a more premium feel.”
“The typography for the word Qantas, which measures almost two metres high on the 787, has been carefully streamlined. And Qantas will appear on the aircraft’s belly, so you can tell when it’s the national carrier flying overhead.”
Not everyone’s happy about the changes made to the iconic brand, though, with some taking to Twitter to share their thoughts.