Google has announced a new look for Google Maps that features an updated color scheme and new icons.
First, we’ve updated the driving, navigation, transit and explore maps to better highlight the information most relevant to each experience (think gas stations for navigation, train stations for transit, and so on). We’ve also updated our color scheme and added new icons to help you quickly identify exactly what kind of point of interest you’re looking at. Places like a cafe, church, museum or hospital will have a designated color and icon, so that it’s easy to find that type of destination on the map. For example, if you’re in a new neighborhood and searching for a coffee shop, you could open the map to find the nearest orange icon (which is the color for Food & Drink spots).
Google says the changes will be rolling out over the next few weeks in all Google Products that incorporate Maps. After that, the design will make its way to apps, websites and experiences offered via the Google Maps API.
You can check out Google's color and icon cheat sheet below...
First, we’ve updated the driving, navigation, transit and explore maps to better highlight the information most relevant to each experience (think gas stations for navigation, train stations for transit, and so on). We’ve also updated our color scheme and added new icons to help you quickly identify exactly what kind of point of interest you’re looking at. Places like a cafe, church, museum or hospital will have a designated color and icon, so that it’s easy to find that type of destination on the map. For example, if you’re in a new neighborhood and searching for a coffee shop, you could open the map to find the nearest orange icon (which is the color for Food & Drink spots).
Google says the changes will be rolling out over the next few weeks in all Google Products that incorporate Maps. After that, the design will make its way to apps, websites and experiences offered via the Google Maps API.
You can check out Google's color and icon cheat sheet below...