that was from when companies didn't do their IPO, when they do it, they lose their soul, the flat design reflects that, its on purpose to make everything seems the same.
This whole oversimplified logo situation is really funny. If older, less capable devices can have such complicated logos, why simplified the logos on newer devices ?
I'm just a hobbyist so I'm not trained in illustration, but I found myself repeatedly thinking "hmm, this is missing something but I don't know what" and I was impressed with how intuitively he seemed to find the solution and how he executed it so tastefully; including things that worked out *much* better than I expected like the long shadow on the Spotify icon.
3:55 "And with that our old spotify app icon has been transformed into a vintage radio so that you can listen to all of your favourite songs and ads through" Brandon knows our pain
I’m glad I’m not the only one who misses the dimensional skeuomorphic app designs. I like how the methods you used are relatively simple but create a very convincingly dimensional object.
With the world slowly starting to hate on minimalistic designs, it is a matter of time where realistic stuff like Y2K or Skeumorphism will return back in principle in design. And you have perfectly captured the old and gold days of the old iPhone Icons and aesthetic.
@@TheEepyMagiThis video kinda shows the downfalls of those kinds of logos. They're well designed but that spotify one for example looks awful. And the more details a logo has the less versatile it is at any resolution; that's the main reason for the transition
i disagree! theres a much larger reason at play. the reason we used realistic icons at the beginning is to draw everybody in. familiarity does wonders, especially for older audiences which was their main goal. the elderly could have looked at an icon with a microphone and go "hey, this records!" at the time this WAS simplicity. theres videos out there that explain it better than i did, but thats the gist and the goal of things like fruitiger aero and skeumorphism. the reason we switched to minimalism is because fruitiger aero and similar things envoke *emotion.* minimalism for the most part does not. now that everybody is aware on how to use a phone and apps, how do they keep them on? simple, neutral designs that evoke little emotion. its a similar reason to why doomscrolling is such a problem. its numbing, it doesnt envoke much in you so you continue to use it. its literally just a tactic to keep you on longer
With Spotify I was like “bro that’s too much” then read the title & saw ‘I overcomplicate...” And makes sense. These new icons do respect the originals & add their own patina. Very well made!
What kind of mutated ADHD do I need to have to click on a video, watch the first segment, and form an opinion about it all before looking at the title.
"...to keep your goldfish attention spans hooked" "...since I know none of you ever touch grass yourself" "...assuming you have any friends yourself" brandon chill 😭
8:14 "...that is sure to bring all your friends around, assuming you have any in the first place." Haha, the sass in this video is next level! Excellent as always, Brandon!
8:16 "now we have gone to a simple off-brand contoller to a full-on mini arcade machine that is sure to bring all your frinds around, assuming you have any in the frist place." Bro why'd that hit so hard, I'm crying lol 😭😭🖐🏻🖐🏻.
@@DemonPig666 It was. I dunno where this guy is getting that it ever was a "game controller". Yes, Discord is primarily used for communication while gaming but I am pretty sure he just made up thsi part about the logo, or is just claiming his own interpretation is the actual story behind it. (it is not.)
@@JamesR624 It took me 2 minutes to look up the history of Discord's logo and find that the icon indeed resembles a game controller. All it took was a little over 100 seconds to instantly prove your bs wrong 💀
These icon designs honestly made me shed a tear at the nostalgia they have brung me, I remember the 2010's were just starting to begin, and I'd play Angry Birds on my Aunt's IPad, and in the process, just admiring all those incredible app icon designs while she flipped through her home screen; amazing Job at these!
Tbh, the discord one reminds me music video to FNaF 2 song by The Living Tombstone, and it hit me with so much nostalgia I almost cried. You did outstanding job.
As someone who was an app designer in the skeuomorphic age of design, it was great seeing such detailed design again! Though, better than a lot of what was seen then.
The detail you put into it is amazing I can kinda see why a lot of companies are minimalistic because it’s probably just easier, more time consuming, and cheaper to make it minimalistic
I love not just the icons, but your insight on how to design them and why! Like the arcade design and how used it all felt, which was almost nostalgic. Amazing video, first one I’ve seen from your channel!
You know a channel is really good when you end up watching all of its content in a day , insane talent , great inspiration for me as a part time freelancer
Wow. Every time I watch this I'm astounded by this work. It honestly really impresses me how he can make super realistic logos, or super simple logos. This channel always finds ways to impress me.
You just can't stop impressing me with your editing, art, ideas, videos, photoshop skills- literally everything else. You are so freaking talented and you can't stop showing me. I love it.
Omg, I've been watching your videos for about two months now. I randomly needed clipart for a portfolio piece and a project for my game design bachelor's; keep in mind that I can't draw for chiz. I looked for about 10 minutes before I gave up, opening gimp, and decided to draw it. Your words echoed in my head, and it actually came out decent. I was just watching these for entertainment; little did I know I was actually absorbing your knowledge. Thanks so much! I don't even watch traditional artists much on TH-cam, but you were in my recommendations, and I stayed for the good content, so I guess thanks to the TH-cam algo, too (that's a first for me, lol).
Brandon, you are so amazingly talented. The fact that you can use photoshop to make simple drawings look like photographs, and how amazing you are at art is just mind blowing to me. Keep up the good work!
Instant subbed. (Wow that's not often anymore after 10+ years of using TH-cam.) Not only did you do such attempt you also described exactly your thinking process and the actual method to realize the idea. Better than most tutorials I'd say.
I didn't really use phones much back when these types of icons were popular but even then I can confidently say that these look so much better, even as app icons, than the originals.
@@pasousam I'm no hater. And I'd myself love to see it happen, but i don't think the sponsor would have permitted him to alter their logo, which is their brand identity and the one they had spent money on to create for themselves.
This is freaking epic!! I love finding underrated channels to binge watch. Feels almost like I'm rectifying an error in the matrix. Keep it up Brandon, and I will too!
Your attention to detail is so mesmerising. I really miss the old skeuomorphic style of iOS 6 and prior, so I could watch these all day. Please do more!
Your creativity and skill is amazing! You make your art look so effortless, you're a true master at this craft! One thing though, and this is not a critique. Did you know that app icons are no rectangles with rounded corners? They're 'squircles', the sides are actually not straight. They're bent ever so slightly, this makes them look more organic on your phone screen. This blew my mind when I first read this!
his humor is great- he just straight up insults you in such a mild mannered friendly tone that you don't even notice until later 😆 Anyways, super love the discord redesign- the added "stickers" make it super cute!
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How long does it take to make these videos?
Second!
Third I guess
Your content is always great. I'm still looking forward to that design journey video you mentioned.
They didnt have led on those types of radios
4:01 This really does give old app icon energy. The nostalgia's real. 😭
that was from when companies didn't do their IPO, when they do it, they lose their soul, the flat design reflects that, its on purpose to make everything seems the same.
😭 man👹
It has the old TH-cam energy
skeuomorphism my beloved 🎉
This whole oversimplified logo situation is really funny.
If older, less capable devices can have such complicated logos, why simplified the logos on newer devices ?
Brandon, your understanding of lighting is incredibly impressive. I'm floored by how you recreate reflections and shadows
Agreed! A true skill
@alexthemoviewho asked
@alexthemovienobody cares bro
I'm just a hobbyist so I'm not trained in illustration, but I found myself repeatedly thinking "hmm, this is missing something but I don't know what" and I was impressed with how intuitively he seemed to find the solution and how he executed it so tastefully; including things that worked out *much* better than I expected like the long shadow on the Spotify icon.
Artists just get that super power somewhere in their career.
3:55 "And with that our old spotify app icon has been transformed into a vintage radio so that you can listen to all of your favourite songs and ads through" Brandon knows our pain
Stop commenting
@@boristheorange?
a 6th comment for brandon i hope it spreads his cheeks! 😁😁
@@boristheorange For real
U got two hearts in one video… how does it feel? :)
I’m glad I’m not the only one who misses the dimensional skeuomorphic app designs. I like how the methods you used are relatively simple but create a very convincingly dimensional object.
With the world slowly starting to hate on minimalistic designs, it is a matter of time where realistic stuff like Y2K or Skeumorphism will return back in principle in design. And you have perfectly captured the old and gold days of the old iPhone Icons and aesthetic.
i sure hope not. there’s a _reason_ we stopped using these kinds of designs ten years ago, and it’s because they look like vomit.
Based on the articles I googled, skeuomorphism is one of the 2024 graphic design trends.
@@reardenbentley9622i couldn't agree less. They look wonderful. To each their own, i suppose.
@@TheEepyMagiThis video kinda shows the downfalls of those kinds of logos. They're well designed but that spotify one for example looks awful. And the more details a logo has the less versatile it is at any resolution; that's the main reason for the transition
i disagree! theres a much larger reason at play. the reason we used realistic icons at the beginning is to draw everybody in. familiarity does wonders, especially for older audiences which was their main goal. the elderly could have looked at an icon with a microphone and go "hey, this records!" at the time this WAS simplicity. theres videos out there that explain it better than i did, but thats the gist and the goal of things like fruitiger aero and skeumorphism. the reason we switched to minimalism is because fruitiger aero and similar things envoke *emotion.* minimalism for the most part does not. now that everybody is aware on how to use a phone and apps, how do they keep them on? simple, neutral designs that evoke little emotion. its a similar reason to why doomscrolling is such a problem. its numbing, it doesnt envoke much in you so you continue to use it. its literally just a tactic to keep you on longer
With Spotify I was like “bro that’s too much” then read the title & saw ‘I overcomplicate...” And makes sense. These new icons do respect the originals & add their own patina. Very well made!
What kind of mutated ADHD do I need to have to click on a video, watch the first segment, and form an opinion about it all before looking at the title.
@@L.A.M.B_B4 hahaha just the world we live in
Brandon's designing skills range from ultra minimal to realisitic.. What CAN'T this guy do? I'm serious, tell me in the replies :)
Make bad art
Taxes
Probably can't operate a nuclear reactor.......
Maybe
@@AngelOfDC I can
@@XxdoctoerbugatackxX The IRS will never go for Brandon
You’re such a great designer and you explain so well. I love all your videos and I think I’ve binged everything 😅
How come NO ONE has seen this comment yet??
Wait I didn’t know he’s verified
"...to keep your goldfish attention spans hooked"
"...since I know none of you ever touch grass yourself"
"...assuming you have any friends yourself"
brandon chill 😭
He's so subtle I didn't even notice the first one 😂
Didn’t notice last one
Dang Brandon😭
i was about to comment the exact same thing whelp
I assume he's speaking from experience.
One of us. One of us.
See this is why we need the more detailed app logos back. I didn’t even know that Spotify was sound waves, or that discord was a controller
Same, I thought the discord icon was a face!
@ exactly!
8:14 "...that is sure to bring all your friends around, assuming you have any in the first place." Haha, the sass in this video is next level! Excellent as always, Brandon!
LOL fr
Lol.
8:16 "now we have gone to a simple off-brand contoller to a full-on mini arcade machine that is sure to bring all your frinds around, assuming you have any in the frist place." Bro why'd that hit so hard, I'm crying lol 😭😭🖐🏻🖐🏻.
4:14 "Since I know none of you touch grass yourself" Brandon is wilding today 💀
The truth can hurt sometimes
buddy stop botting comments lmao
@@vezern. I aint botting, I just like typing alotta comments :)
@@vezern. TDS player? nice.
Brandon choose violence today 😆
WAIT DISCORD'S ICON WAS A CONTROLLER???
I thought it was wumpus
It pretty obvious ngl
@@DemonPig666 It was. I dunno where this guy is getting that it ever was a "game controller". Yes, Discord is primarily used for communication while gaming but I am pretty sure he just made up thsi part about the logo, or is just claiming his own interpretation is the actual story behind it. (it is not.)
It's not it's the discord alien said by the themselves
@@JamesR624 It took me 2 minutes to look up the history of Discord's logo and find that the icon indeed resembles a game controller. All it took was a little over 100 seconds to instantly prove your bs wrong 💀
this is all we’ve ever wanted. more brandon shepherd content!!
real
Same!
Yes!
YES
skeuomorphism
You weren't overcomplicating anything--you were simply restoring the beauty that icons used to have. 😊
4:13 bro just roasted us and think we didn’t notice
These icon designs honestly made me shed a tear at the nostalgia they have brung me, I remember the 2010's were just starting to begin, and I'd play Angry Birds on my Aunt's IPad, and in the process, just admiring all those incredible app icon designs while she flipped through her home screen; amazing Job at these!
5:18 skip the sponsor
Thank you
Can we download these? I want to change the app icons to actually be these!
Well he has them in the videos against a completely black background, so it should be quite easy to simply make a screenshot and go from there
I need them!!
@@ILoveFunAndTheWorld Yeah, but how moral would that be?
@@General_Belu why?
hi seed
Tbh, the discord one reminds me music video to FNaF 2 song by The Living Tombstone, and it hit me with so much nostalgia I almost cried. You did outstanding job.
YOU FINALY POSTED!! YESSSS
I posted a vid last week too! Did you see it? 👀
I didnt, I’ll go back. Love this style of video
@@BrandonShep Oh, I didn't notice you uploaded!
@@BrandonShep yes, but we can't get enough of your stuff my dude!! You're the GOAT
@@BrandonShep idk
0:41 no way, im spotify???
Of course
Boost
lol
Fr
No, if you were, you would know, in fact, Spotify is nothing more and nothing less than your lost brother.
As someone who was an app designer in the skeuomorphic age of design, it was great seeing such detailed design again! Though, better than a lot of what was seen then.
Honestly, I wouldn’t mind having these realistic app icons, they’re just so cool
if he posts the download just turn the files into pngs and make a shortcut in widgets to basically make the app look different
4:10 that was so uncalled for you didnt have to call me out like that 😭😭
He did have to
The detail you put into it is amazing
I can kinda see why a lot of companies are minimalistic because it’s probably just easier, more time consuming, and cheaper to make it minimalistic
I used this video as a timer for my cookies. L-...Like they are supposed to be in the oven for 10-11 minutes so this is perfect.
Haha I do that stuff so often lol! Works perfectly haha
As long as we don't replay parts of the video a lot, we'd get dry overcooked cookies if we do haha
Ads will screw you 😭
@@KarveTV adblocker exists
@@diggydig99999and yt premium, or its like 3 month free trial
I love not just the icons, but your insight on how to design them and why! Like the arcade design and how used it all felt, which was almost nostalgic. Amazing video, first one I’ve seen from your channel!
Brandon single handedly bringing back skeuomorphic
All of these go hard, the apps should choose these logos on special occasions
You know a channel is really good when you end up watching all of its content in a day , insane talent , great inspiration for me as a part time freelancer
Wow. Every time I watch this I'm astounded by this work. It honestly really impresses me how he can make super realistic logos, or super simple logos. This channel always finds ways to impress me.
This guy is so talented at making these!
More app icons. This was incredible! That Discord one was amazing!!
Discord one was Incredible !
I’m blown away by how well you can make super realistic lighting just by masking simple shapes, this is some really impressive work.
You just can't stop impressing me with your editing, art, ideas, videos, photoshop skills- literally everything else. You are so freaking talented and you can't stop showing me. I love it.
Omg, I've been watching your videos for about two months now. I randomly needed clipart for a portfolio piece and a project for my game design bachelor's; keep in mind that I can't draw for chiz.
I looked for about 10 minutes before I gave up, opening gimp, and decided to draw it.
Your words echoed in my head, and it actually came out decent. I was just watching these for entertainment; little did I know I was actually absorbing your knowledge.
Thanks so much!
I don't even watch traditional artists much on TH-cam, but you were in my recommendations, and I stayed for the good content, so I guess thanks to the TH-cam algo, too (that's a first for me, lol).
HE'S BACK HE'S FRICKIN' BACK
I like how in one frame it just looks like he slaps on a random texture and the next frame it completely blends in
Way too underrated tbh
I’d say underrated is like a channel that has less than 50k subs
Fr hes so underrated!
@@Atomz09Compared to other channels, it's extremely underrated
This video perfectly explains why companies keep their logos simple
bro wasn't lying about overcomplicating
DUDE I Never knew Brandon shepherd would upload so fast again! Keep up the good work!
There's a first time for everything lol
Reall
Please do more of these! This was so satisfying to watch 🤤
5:36 that's supposed to be a game controller? I always thought that was a pig's snout.
Its actually a character 😭
@@kiemuch i thought it was a robot of some sort
@@kiemuch its both actually
same@@Pappagar
i thought it was wumpuses nose 😭
These do feel authentic to those old icons.
Your skills at highlights and shadows is so next level. Also it killed me that the spotify lines were slightly rotated instead of perfectly straight.
Brandon, you are so amazingly talented. The fact that you can use photoshop to make simple drawings look like photographs, and how amazing you are at art is just mind blowing to me. Keep up the good work!
Love how this man says crinklage 8:58
I’m obsessed with the discord app redesign! I don’t have the app but I would download it based on that icon alone! Great job!
This guy is genius
Genial
God I wish companies would prefer this sort of style, it’s so full of personality
BACK TO BACK VIDSS LATELY 👏!!
Your first man to comment on this vid
@@OmPlays2014 🙏
Instant subbed. (Wow that's not often anymore after 10+ years of using TH-cam.) Not only did you do such attempt you also described exactly your thinking process and the actual method to realize the idea. Better than most tutorials I'd say.
10:15 the nugget looks like fried chicken 😂 fr
It looks more like a hash brown to me.
We need this style back! So much more elegant and beautiful. Made your day better just staring at the old iOS dashboard.
I personally like minimal logos, but it is these videos that help teach me photoshop and graphic design
im genuinely impressed at this guys skills to do this
Storyblocks add ends at 5:18
Ty
Thanks
I just love this style, it's so comforting and warm.
I didn't really use phones much back when these types of icons were popular but even then I can confidently say that these look so much better, even as app icons, than the originals.
This man knows lighting more than I know myself
To be honest I absolutely HATE / HATED the old 3D "realistic" logos... I'm glad we went minimal.
Brandon is the Bob Ross of Photoshop. A kind inviting voice, with a fun and on the spot art style. love your work! ♥
You could have integrated your sponsor a lot better by making their logo realistic while talking about it.
Very true
Wouldn't that be going against their brand identity (original logo that they had created for themselves)?
That is actually a really nice idea (dont listen to the hater here that is obviously jealous that they didnt come up with the idea)
@@pasousam I'm no hater. And I'd myself love to see it happen, but i don't think the sponsor would have permitted him to alter their logo, which is their brand identity and the one they had spent money on to create for themselves.
@@pasousam😂 wow monke brain
Really cool video! I love seeing your redesign of logos. Often they are even better than the original! As a fellow artist, I respect this 👍
8:37 “youtube killed the texture 🥲”
This is freaking epic!! I love finding underrated channels to binge watch. Feels almost like I'm rectifying an error in the matrix. Keep it up Brandon, and I will too!
5:28 I thought it was a face or a character or something😅
It is a mix of both
Same
Why is this more informative about texture and lighting than any other tutorial I’ve watched😭😭
You are incredible at skeuomorphic design. You should make a Gnome theme!
Your attention to detail is so mesmerising. I really miss the old skeuomorphic style of iOS 6 and prior, so I could watch these all day. Please do more!
Thank You... im hungry now 10:30 (and i just finished eating)
Brandon’s one of my top favourite TH-camrs! Man’s a BEAST 🔥
Love these designs so much!! Any way to download them so I can set them as my app icons?
for the discord logo i would make the little icon an actual controller
7:23 joystick on the right side? That broke my eyes.
?
@@mattybrunolucaszeneresalas9072 Check just about any arcade machine. The stick is always on the left side.
I feel like these icons could be available for like Spotify Premium, Discord Nitro. Like i feel like them being exclusive
How does he not run out of ideas?! 😭
because brain
8:58 " this needs a good amount of crincleg" got me on the floor
You should do turning brands into apps next!
Your creativity and skill is amazing! You make your art look so effortless, you're a true master at this craft! One thing though, and this is not a critique. Did you know that app icons are no rectangles with rounded corners? They're 'squircles', the sides are actually not straight. They're bent ever so slightly, this makes them look more organic on your phone screen. This blew my mind when I first read this!
4:21 ok mate calm down. That is a bit harsh
The stickers peeling off in the discord logo is just unbelievable!
9:35 what do you mean can't have transparent parts? Since when?
It's an apple thing I think lol. L apple users
@@deadbrain3994ouch 🙄
@@deadbrain3994nah bro really
@@deadbrain3994you trying to start a war
wow, these are gorgeous. i adore the spotify one in particular
❌ I Made App Icons ULTRA Realistic
✅ I Made App Icons ULTRA Vintage
shut up
Lol
How many comments did you make ? Lol 😂
@@pasousam 20346
his humor is great- he just straight up insults you in such a mild mannered friendly tone that you don't even notice until later 😆
Anyways, super love the discord redesign- the added "stickers" make it super cute!
10:09 how smol is that bag..???
“smol” 😐
"smol" 😁
10:19 dang that made me hungry 😂
The Discord logo is just Micky Mouse's pants.
Every brand needs to hire you NOW
Why does it look like the holy bible app 😂 9:19
Omg it does rofl
Real
You make lighting look ridiculously easy, save some of that talent for the rest of us please 😭
Took me ages to figure out discord logo is a controller and not Mickey Mouse’s pants
Your app icon designs are NOT ONLY 🔥🔥🔥, but they're also giving me nostalgic early iOS vibes, keep up the PHENOMENAL work frfr💯
8:11 I love it