Twitter rolls out new, less-cluttered design across various platforms, with new font
The changes were announced via the Twitter Design official account and said it would be rolling out to the web, android and iOS platforms.
FollowThe micro-blogging and social media site Twitter has been rolling out several changes to its web and mobile apps to make the screen look less cluttered and simple to use. As per the company, the design changes make the platform more accessible and unique. The new changes include a new font which the company is called 'Chirp'.
The said font is a mix of American Gothic and European Grotesque styles. This font comes as Twitter's first-ever proprietary font and aims to bring specific personality and distinctiveness to the platform. It was developed in partnership with Switzerland's Grilli Type Foundry.
The changes were announced via the Twitter Design official account and said it would be rolling out to the web, android and iOS platforms.
Other changes include the interface colours, which has subtle changes offering higher contrast and less blue. It is looking to provide more palette options. The new additions have been made to the Follow button, helping users to see what actions they have taken at a glance. The visual clutter has been reduced to make the text easier to read and make media stand out.
The micro-blogging site has also reduced grey background areas and removed unnecessary divider lines. The text space has also been increased for easier reading.
