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New Starbucks Logo: CONDEMN OR ALLOW??

by Wm.™ Steven Humphrey • Jan 6, 2011 at 11:30 am

Apparently Starbucks did not learn anything from the great GAP logo debacle of 2010, and decided to change their branding anyway (sans their name). Regardless, here it is:

via MSNBC

So what do you say this time, internetters?

As always your in-depth critique of Starbucks, advertising, coffee, and design is welcome in the comments.

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