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Iconic to Ironic
Cracker Barrel just dropped their iconic logo—and designers are not okay.
In this episode of The Deeply Graphic Design Cast, we unpack the massive rebrand, the rise of minimalist “debranding,” and why legacy brands are trading story for simplicity. What are we losing in the name of flexibility and scale? And more importantly—how can you avoid the same mistakes?
Whether you’re a freelance designer, art director, or just a branding geek—this episode gives you a full playbook for navigating high-stakes rebrands without killing what makes a brand special.
👀 Topics Covered:
• Cracker Barrel’s controversial new logo
• Why so many brands are “debranding”
• The emotional cost of losing legacy
• When minimalism works—and when it doesn’t
• A step-by-step rebrand checklist for designers
🎯 Your Rebrand Survival Kit: [link to downloadable PDF or checklist]
💬 Let us know in the comments: What’s your take on the new Cracker Barrel logo? Is this evolution—or erasure?
Link to the Checklist:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/760ssvtaun7q4mt2ywotl/Legacy_Rebrand_Survival_Checklist.pdf?rlkey=f21m3xgyjwmkof4dwfhgfaovr&dl=1
#CrackerBarrel #Rebrand #DesignPodcast #LogoDesign #BrandingTips #Minimalism #DesignFails #DGDC #DeeplyGraphicDesignCast #DesignCommunity
 By Graphic Designers Nick Longo and Mikelle Morrison
By Graphic Designers Nick Longo and Mikelle Morrison4.7
466466 ratings
Iconic to Ironic
Cracker Barrel just dropped their iconic logo—and designers are not okay.
In this episode of The Deeply Graphic Design Cast, we unpack the massive rebrand, the rise of minimalist “debranding,” and why legacy brands are trading story for simplicity. What are we losing in the name of flexibility and scale? And more importantly—how can you avoid the same mistakes?
Whether you’re a freelance designer, art director, or just a branding geek—this episode gives you a full playbook for navigating high-stakes rebrands without killing what makes a brand special.
👀 Topics Covered:
• Cracker Barrel’s controversial new logo
• Why so many brands are “debranding”
• The emotional cost of losing legacy
• When minimalism works—and when it doesn’t
• A step-by-step rebrand checklist for designers
🎯 Your Rebrand Survival Kit: [link to downloadable PDF or checklist]
💬 Let us know in the comments: What’s your take on the new Cracker Barrel logo? Is this evolution—or erasure?
Link to the Checklist:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/760ssvtaun7q4mt2ywotl/Legacy_Rebrand_Survival_Checklist.pdf?rlkey=f21m3xgyjwmkof4dwfhgfaovr&dl=1
#CrackerBarrel #Rebrand #DesignPodcast #LogoDesign #BrandingTips #Minimalism #DesignFails #DGDC #DeeplyGraphicDesignCast #DesignCommunity

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