Git is a control system software, which enables to track changes in codes and files. The program was developed in 2005 by Linus Torvalds. The software is only available in English but has its versions for various operating systems.
Meaning and history
2007 – 2012
2012 – Today
The orange, white and black color palette of the Git visual identity is a reflection or energy and dynamics, as well as professionalism and authority.
The Git logo is minimalist and contemporary. It looks sleek and stylish with its bold smooth lines and a bright yet sophisticated color scheme.
The Git wordmark in all the lowercase lettering is executed in a classic typeface with an old-style “G” tail, which is curved and elegant.
The emblem and inscription of the Git logo are perfectly balanced and evoke a sense of a powerful and progressive brand, which also values its heritage and legacy.
Emblem
The Git logo is composed of an emblem and a wordmark on its right. The emblem is an orange rhombus with rounded corners and an abstract white image on it.
The image of the Git emblem consists of two lines with circles on its ends and at their crossing point. It looks like an atomic connection and was designed by Jason Long.