Behind the uniqueness of the Threads logo, here’s what it means

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Teknologi.id – Threads social media has recently become a hot topic of conversation in cyberspace. Even though it is considered a competitor of Twitter, many netizens are curious about this social media platform created by Meta, especially the meaning of its logo.

The Threads logo has a simple yet modern look. At first glance, the logo looks like the ‘@’ symbol.

The Threads logo has sparked a lot of discussion and speculation regarding its meaning on various social media platforms.

Meaning of the Threads logo

To dispel any confusion, the CEO of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, provides answers to the curiosity of Internet users. Through his Threads account, he explains the meaning of the “@” logo.

Adam Mosseri confirmed that the Threads logo is based on the classic internet symbol “@”, which represents a username, individual independence and a person’s voice. The ‘@’ logo represents an unbroken line, inspired by the groove that occurs at the start of a sequence.

“What this logo means is that when a Thread is started, it will continue as a loop,” he said.

Some sources say the Threads logo was designed by Ryan O’Rourke, Jez Burrows and another team. The logo uses Instagram’s sans serif font, which gives it a sleek and modern look.

The lines of this logo were not created by a hand-painted artist, but based on Instagram’s font. All fonts are designed with shapes that incorporate elements of circles and squares.

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The inspiration for the Threads logo is based on the Tamil alphabet used in India and Sri Lanka. The Tamil alphabet consists of 12 vowels and 18 consonants, and is known for its unique and intricate letter patterns.

The Threads logo is derived from the Tamil letter “ம” (ma). The letter “ம” is a consonant that is pronounced “ma” in Tamil.

According to reports from Gizchina, the shape of the letter “ம” consists of a circle with a vertical line through it. Thus, the Threads logo can be said to be a simplified version of the Tamil letter “ம”, giving it a clean and modern look.

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