Spotify's disco ball app icon divided people on the internet. And now, it's finally going away for good.
Spotify removed the disco ball icon (May 13, 20th anniversary) after backlash, returning to the flat green logo. The rapid reversal signals that user adoption—not brand intent—dictates product changes; for tech leaders, it underscores the cost of misaligned UX decisions.
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Spotify finally removes its controversial disco ball app icon. Update the Spotify app on your phone to get the old icon back.
Ivan Jenic
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