New York City unveils controversial revamp of "I ♥ NY" logo

The City of New York has released an updated version of its unofficial emblem – Milton Glaser's iconic "I NY" logo – as part of a citywide campaign to "inspire optimism and civic action" post-pandemic.

The updated wordmark, created by graphic designer Graham Clifford, reads "WE NYC" in a blocky sans serif typeface instead of the typewriter-style font used in the original 1977 design.

Graham Clifford has designed the We NYC logo

Flying in the face of the flat logo trend, the 21st-century version features a shaded...