Logo milestone · 2012
Medium's first logo was a black-and-white 'M' set in the slab-serif typeface Stag. [2]
Medium Logo
Archive record · not confirmed as the current logo.
Logo files, variants & history · SVG, PNG · updated 2 mo ago
File checks recorded: The file registry records a passed file-format check for each file.AI-assisted source check: An AI-assisted process compared the artwork with its recorded source URL; an editor has not reviewed it.Editorial / reference only: Recorded use status for this logo record.
Brand profile
About Medium
Online publishing platform
Medium is an American online publishing platform for articles and blogs, developed by Evan Williams and launched in August 2012. It is owned by A Medium Corporation.
Williams, who had co-founded Blogger and Twitter, created Medium as a place to publish writing longer than Twitter's 140-character limit of the time.
In March 2021 Medium announced a change in its publishing strategy and business model, reducing its own publications and increasing support for independent writers.
Sources: [1]
Available in this archive
Medium logo files at a glance
Medium has 6 downloadable files in SVG, PNG in this archive. 1 logo record is catalogued; that is not the number of verified redesigns.
PNG renditions reach 2,048 pixels on the longest side.
Choose a format and size ↓File library
Files & downloads
Browse recorded formats and variants for Medium. Source formats appear first, followed by raster sizes.
Available from SimilarLogo
SVG · Primary
Monochrome Square Me monogram · Community reproduction
PNG · Primary
Monochrome Square Me monogram · Community reproduction
PNG · Primary
Monochrome Square Me monogram · Community reproduction
PNG · Primary
Monochrome Square Me monogram · Community reproduction
PNG · Primary
Monochrome Square Me monogram · Community reproduction
PNG · Primary
Monochrome Square Me monogram · Community reproduction
A file link or download does not grant a trademark licence or permission to reuse a logo.
Brand heritage
Logo history & brand milestones
One logo record is catalogued. The milestones below are dated separately from it.
The 2012 Stag 'M', the 2015, 2017 and 2020 logo changes and the 2021 strategy change, as recorded in the cited sources. Company and product dates are labelled separately from design changes.
Company milestone · 2012-08
Medium launched, developed by Evan Williams. [1]
Logo milestone · 2015-10
Medium replaced the Stag 'M' with an overlapping, geometric 'M' built from four planes. It was created in-house by art director Erich Nagler and designer Karen Jaimes with type designer Rod Cavazos of the PSY/OPS type foundry. [2] [3]
Logo milestone · 2017-08
Medium replaced the 2015 geometric 'M' with a black-and-white symbol created by the San Francisco studio Manual in collaboration with Medium's in-house team. [4] [5]
Logo milestone · 2020-10
COLLINS redesigned Medium's identity. The new symbol is a circle and two ellipses, the second slimmer than the first, based on the three-dot ellipsis; the wordmark was reworked with smoother lines, tighter spacing and customised letterforms. [6] [7] [8]
Company milestone · 2021-03
Medium announced it would reduce its own publications and increase support for independent writers. [1]
Research sources
- Medium (website) ↗ · Wikipedia · accessed 2026-09-25
- Publishing platform Medium launches its new identity ↗ · It's Nice That, 2015-10-08 · accessed 2026-09-25
- New Logo for Medium done In-house with PSY/OPS ↗ · Brand New (UnderConsideration), 2015-10-09 · accessed 2026-09-25
- New Logo for Medium by Manual in Collaboration with In-house ↗ · Brand New (UnderConsideration), 2017-08-23 · accessed 2026-09-25
- Why Did Medium Rebrand? Again? ↗ · The Hard Copy, 2020-10-17 · accessed 2026-09-25
- Medium’s rebrand by Collins uses typography as a “building block” for illustrations ↗ · It's Nice That, 2020-10-19 · accessed 2026-09-25
- COLLINS’ refresh of Medium keeps one eye on the future and the other on their editorial origins ↗ · The Brand Identity, 2020-11-03 · accessed 2026-09-25
- New Logo and Identity for Medium by COLLINS ↗ · Brand New (UnderConsideration), 2020-10-19 · accessed 2026-09-25
Compiled 2026-09-25 by AI-assisted source review. Each statement links its sources; an editor has not yet independently confirmed them.
Dates not verifiedStatus unverified
Medium logo Monochrome Square Me monogram · Community reproduction
Monochrome community vector reproduction from Simple Icons. The SVG is a sanitized drawing copy and PNGs are generated renditions, not official press-kit masters. The collection date is not the logo’s introduction date.
1/1
All 1 logo record for Medium
- Medium logo Monochrome Square Me monogram · Community reproduction (this page)
Colour sample
Rendition colours
Black (primary sample)Primary
- HEX
- #000000
- RGB
- 0, 0, 0
Text contrast on white21:1 · AAA
Text contrast on near-black1.11:1 · Fail
Colour recorded with the Simple Icons community reproduction. It is not an owner-published colour specification. See other black logos →
Design context
Logo design & typography notes
The 2015 designers described the four planes of the 'M' as overlapping threads of a conversation whose tone and direction shift as the planes come into contact.
The 2020 symbol refers to the ellipsis, a punctuation mark indicating that something is about to follow.
From the researched record (AI-assisted source review); see research sources.
Researched typography noteThe 2012 logo was set in Stag. The 2020 identity by COLLINS uses GT Super by Grilli Type for headlines and Söhne by Klim Type Foundry as a supporting typeface.
Logo lettering can differ from a brand’s corporate typefaces.
Reference
Frequently asked
Who designed the Medium logo?
2015 Medium 'M' logo (2015) is credited to Erich Nagler. 2015 Medium 'M' logo (2015) is credited to Karen Jaimes. 2015 Medium 'M' logo (2015) is credited to Rod Cavazos (PSY/OPS). 2017 Medium logo (2017) is credited to Manual (studio). 2020 Medium logo and identity (2020) is credited to COLLINS (agency). The designer of the specific file version shown on this page is not recorded. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]
Can I use the Medium logo?
Download for identification, news and comparison. Commercial use needs the owner's permission. This page never grants a licence. Always check the owner's brand guidelines.
When did Medium change its logo?
2012: Medium's first logo was a black-and-white 'M' set in the slab-serif typeface Stag. 2015-10: Medium replaced the Stag 'M' with an overlapping, geometric 'M' built from four planes. It was created in-house by art director Erich Nagler and designer Karen Jaimes with type designer Rod Cavazos of the PSY/OPS type foundry. 2017-08: Medium replaced the 2015 geometric 'M' with a black-and-white symbol created by the San Francisco studio Manual in collaboration with Medium's in-house team. 2020-10: COLLINS redesigned Medium's identity. The new symbol is a circle and two ellipses, the second slimmer than the first, based on the three-dot ellipsis; the wordmark was reworked with smoother lines, tighter spacing and customised letterforms. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]
What file formats are available for the Medium logo in this archive?
Available file formats: SVG, PNG. Dimensions, source and usage conditions are listed for each file below.
Visual neighbours
Marks with visual support
Ranked from image embeddings, perceptual hashes and geometric evidence. Ranks are not percentages or trademark clearance.
Same industry
More Media & Streaming logos
Listed because the archive records the same industry, United States first.
Provenance
Source & evidence
Simple Icons community reproduction (github.com/simple-icons/simple-icons · icons/medium.svg), checked by an AI-assisted process; an editor has not reviewed it.
Editorial / reference only. Download for identification, news and comparison. Commercial use needs the owner's permission. This page never grants a licence.
Technical provenance
Source typeSimple Icons community reproductionInspect source reference ↗
Source reviewAI-assisted check · 2026-09-08; no editor reviewInspect the recorded website
- Source
- github.com/simple-icons/simple-icons · icons/medium.svg
- Source date
- 2026-09-08
- Recorded by
- Archive import with an AI-assisted source check
- Originality
- Community vector reproduction; not an official master
- SHA-256
- e2d9c63ddd9891fd7cf9c6f2089d7518d1e1b76d85bad00ff57e3fddbb4bb295
SHA-256 of the recorded file. Checksums identify exact bytes, not who created the artwork.
Cite or link to this record
SimilarLogo. “Medium logo record.” Updated 2026-09-08. https://similarlogo.com/brand/medium/
Record Change log (1)
2026-09-08Medium: source-attributed artwork and PNG/SVG renditions added.
This is a monochrome community vector reproduction from Simple Icons, not an official press-kit master. Downloads include a cleaned SVG and PNG sizes generated from it. The collection date is not the logo’s introduction date.
All logos and trademarks on SimilarLogo are the property of their respective owners and are provided for informational, editorial and identification purposes only. Availability here does not imply any licence, affiliation or endorsement. Rights holder? Claim this brand · Request removal · Report an error. Staff review each request; there is no automatic takedown.