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For company branding, it is important to have a recognizable logo. When you see the golden arches of McDonald’s M, the swoosh of Nike or the siren of Starbucks, you immediately know what they are. No additional signs or explanations are needed. Sometimes good logos go beyond just recognition to convey something about the brand behind them, like the Amazon logo with an arrow going from A to Z, meaning it sells everything.
Before there was an operating system, Android usually denoted a human-like or human-shaped robot, so it makes sense that Google’s Android logo would be a friendly green robot. But that kindness and openness also says something about the platform, which is envisioned as a path to open standards for smartphone makers and developers.
What’s it called?
The Android mascot was never officially named. For a while, the name Andy was associated with the logo, which could refer to Android creator Andy Rubin, but we’re not sure where it came from. The Android team called it Bugdroid, which is the closest thing to the official moniker.
When Google mentions Bugdroid, it’s usually still referred to as the mascot of Android.
Bugdroid goes viral
Who created the Android logo?
The Android logo was created by designer Irina Blok while working for Google. The idea was to create an open source logo for the developer community. The fact that it was open source, just like the Android platform, meant that anyone could create their own version, which they did. Block’s design was simple enough to become iconic, attracting a much broader audience than the development community. initially directed. She later went on to work for Adobe, Apple, and Facebook, among others.
After its release, Android’s adorable mascot started showing up everywhere with all sorts of weird makeovers, including ninjas, pirates, and even cats. One of the cleverest pieces of art featured the Android mascot biting into the famous Apple logo. Because Google didn’t claim ownership or try to enforce rules or design restrictions, the mascot appeared in countless guises around the world.
Bugdroid quickly expanded into t-shirts and key chains. The pet craze has even spawned plastic and plush collectibles with endless versions. Google has finally released Androidify, giving you the chance to design your own version of an Android mascot that looks just like you.
At over a decade old, Bugdroid is still going strong and continues to serve as the current recognizable face of the Android platform. Each new version has a corresponding Bugdroid, and Google has a lawn on its Mountain View campus dedicated to Bugdroid statues from the older version of Android. Google also celebrated 10 years with a special browser game for Android Jetpack that challenges you to steer the mascot through the air collecting candy and dodging bugs.
We have no idea what Android Q will be called, but we’re sure Android’s mascot will take center stage when it’s released.
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