Independent designers recreate Google Workspace app icons for early user access

11 articles · Updated · 9to5Google · Apr 27

Designers Andreas Storm and 'GK' have released Figma recreations of Google’s unreleased Workspace icons, letting users export and apply them before Google’s official rollout.
The new icons feature distinct gradient designs for apps like Drive, Meet, and Chat, addressing previous complaints about the similar four-color look.
While Google has not begun the official rollout, users can now customize app icons across Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS using these designer-made versions ahead of Google I/O 2026.

As Google's design language evolves, which other products are next in line for this Gemini-style makeover?

Will Google's new gradient icons solve user confusion or just introduce a style that will quickly become dated?

Are these AI-inspired icons a true signal of smarter app features or simply a clever marketing move for Google I/O?

How will Google ensure its new, softer gradient icons remain clear and accessible for users with visual impairments?

By abandoning its iconic four-color rule, is Google sacrificing brand consistency for a more fragmented app ecosystem?