Google updated the Workspace icons: users turned the redesign into memes

Google updated the design of Workspace service icons, sparking discussions on social media

Google recently updated the design of its Workspace service icons, but their new appearance became a subject of jokes and memes on social media.

The company explained that the redesign was made to ensure “consistency and cohesiveness” in the visual style across applications such as Gmail, Docs, Sheets, and Slides. However, users quickly began to mock the new design and generate their own versions of the icons. Even Google CEO Sundar Pichai noticed the trend and reacted to a humorous post on social media by using two pondering face emojis. This prompted users to create new concepts.

It should be noted that in May 2025, Google updated the letter “G” in its logo for the first time in ten years. Additionally, in May 2026, Google introduced new artificial intelligence-based features during the Google I/O 2026 conference. Among the innovations are new “conversational” capabilities of the search bar, AI agents, generative AI for creating interactive elements based on specific queries, and personalized services based on the Gemini 3.5 Flash technology.

These updates could open new horizons for users seeking a more interactive and personalized experience with Google services. At the same time, such changes are always accompanied by public interest, as people tend to actively discuss any innovations and their impact.