Topic: design

Firefox mascot Kit in various poses.

Updated: Is Firefox getting a new logo? Mozilla’s socials go purple

Mozilla has cryptically swapped Firefox's social avatars to a fox-less purple globe – and says the fox will be "back next week". Is a new logo on the way?

15 March 2026

Firefox Nova – our first look at the browser’s big redesign

A new-look Firefox is on the way, with Mozilla designers working on a ‘Nova’ redesign that introduces more curves and colour. First reported by tech blogger Söeren Hentzschel, who published internal design mockups, Nova gives […]

6 March 2026

Microsoft designer proposes a Linux-style dock for Windows

Windows 11 remains too rigid for many, leading a Microsoft designer to propose a Linux-style dock via PowerToys to plug the gaps in Windows' customisation.

30 January 2026

Window Shadows Finally Arrive on COSMIC Desktop

System76 adds window shadows and consistent corner rounding to COSMIC Desktop, harmonising appearance across GTK, Qt, and native apps on Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS.

20 January 2026
Ubuntu trash can icons

This Rubbish Icon Might Get a Makeover in Ubuntu 25.10

Ubuntu's trash icon may get a makeover in 25.10. Yaru icon theme designers are working on a new look to improve desktop consistency.

22 June 2025

Ubuntu to Fix a Not-So-Obvious ‘Bug’ in its Icon Theme

Ever looked at Ubuntu’s default icon theme Yaru and found yourself thinking: “Eh, some of those icons look too big”? —No, can’t say I had either! But it turns out some of Yaru’s icons are […]

13 February 2025

GNOME’s Website Just Got a Major Redesign

GNOME rolled out a huge revamp to its official website today, and I have to say: it’s a solid improvement over the old one. The official GNOME website has an important role, serving as both […]

12 February 2025

Mozilla’s New Logo Looks Even Better Animated

A few months ago I reported that Mozilla is getting a brand revamp and that it incorporates the non-profit company’s iconic red dinosaur mascot – now I have a bit more info. A reader, Nicolas, […]

3 October 2024
Linux Mint logo on a green background

Linux Mint Gives First Look at New Cinnamon Theme

As revealed last month, Linux Mint is working on an improved default theme for the Cinnamon desktop – and today we got our first look at what’s coming. The way Cinnamon looks in Linux Mint […]

30 September 2024

Mozilla’s New Logo Brings Back the Dinosaur Mascot (Kinda)

A new Mozilla logo appears to be on the way, marking the first major update to the company’s word-mark since 2017. Mozilla’s current logo incorporates the internet protocol “://” and was chosen using feedback from […]

18 August 2024
VirtualBox's new logo next to its old logo

VirtualBox 7.1 Beta: ‘Modernised’ UI, Wayland Clipboard Sharing + More

If you plan on trying the new Linux Mint 22 release in a virtual machine, why not double-up the fun by taking it for a spin in the VirtualBox 7.1 beta, which slipped out last […]

26 July 2024

The Official Flathub Website Just Got a Fab Revamp

Next time you stop by the Flathub website you will notice it’s had a bit of a revamp. The latest UI refresh lands a year after its last big redesign and builds on that look […]

23 April 2024