Dhaka-based Graphic/UI designer Kazi Mohammed Erfan undertook a 25-day logo challenge to create one new logo every day based on the golden ratio. His objective was to reintroduce viewers to the beauty of the golden ratio and to promote himself as a designer. Erfan used Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create the logos. He has also shared working sketches to show the … [Read more...]
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Watch This Calligrapher Draw Famous Logos With Remarkable Accuracy Entirely By Hand
Sebastian "Seb" Lester is an English artist, type designer and calligrapher known for his prominent type designs and calligraphic prints. He started designing typefaces for Monotype in the early 2000s after graduating from Central Saint Martins, London, where he studied graphic design. … [Read more...]
How To Choose The Best Colors For Your Logo
Picking colors for your logo is not just an artistic decision based on personal preference. Different colors elicit different psychological responses that impact consumer behaviour. Red stands for excitement, passion, appetite and urgency. Green is associated with nature, wealth and conservation. Blue stands for confidence, trust and reliability. Yellow is associated with … [Read more...]
13 Colorful Animal Logos Made From 13 Perfect Circles
Paris-based designer and art director Dorota Pankowska was inspired by the simplicity of the Twitter logo, which was created using a pattern of 13 circles. She decided to challenge herself and see what other animals could be created using the same design principles. The result? Check it out below. … [Read more...]
What Logos Of Famous Companies Looked Like When They First Started Out
The logos of brands like Apple and IBM are iconic now, but when most of these companies started out, their logos were awkward, clip-arty and looked like they had been designed by amateurs on a budget. With time, they shed their extra weight and evolved into aesthetically pleasant shapes thanks to legendary artists like Paul Rand who were masters of brand identity … [Read more...]
Designer Challenges Himself To Create 30 Animal Logos In 30 Days Using The Golden Ratio
Ukranian designer Andriy Yurchenko took on a 30-day logo challenge to create one animal logo each day, using the principles of the golden ratio. The Kyiv-based artist specialises in web, UI/UX, and identity design. For this project he used Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and experimented with different color schemes to get the desired look. Check it out below. … [Read more...]
24 Useful Design Tips That’ll Help You Create A Better Logo
Most small scale businesses on modest design budgets end up with amateurish logos that use stock art, are overly complex or follow trends that look outdated in a year. No use blaming the cheap freelancer, the owners themselves don’t know what they want. … [Read more...]
What Do The World’s Most Popular Logos Have In Common?
Online education marketplace Udemy examined the logos of the top 50 companies on Fortune's "World's Most Admired Companies" list and came up with some interesting observations. They've collated the data into an infographic titled "Deconstructing successful logos". Check it out below. … [Read more...]
Pun-Based City Logos Created Using Words Within Their Names
Bucharest-based designer/photographer Raluca Popescu was trying to create a representative banner for a travel agency, when she came up with the idea of creating pun-based city logos using words within their names. So the logo for Moscow has a cow in it, the logo for Cambridge has a bridge, Budapest has Buddha, and so on. Check them out below. … [Read more...]
Beautiful, Vibrant Animal Logos Based On The Golden Ratio
Here's a gorgeous collection of animal logos by Tom Anders Watkins, a half Finnish, half English, self-taught designer from Lincoln, UK. The 21-year-old is a multi-disciplined advertising creative and has won numerous awards such as Student of the Year from the Art Directors Club of Europe, D&AD New Blood and Adobe Photoshop's 25 Under 25. … [Read more...]
Vibrant, Beautiful Logos And Illustrations Made With Blend Modes And Transparency
Russian graphic designer Ilya Shapko has created a series of vibrant icons using blend modes and transparency in Adobe Illustrator. The project, titled 'Overlays', showcases colorful illustrated shapes cleverly placed over each other to form abstract animals and human figures against light and dark backgrounds. Shapko resides in Saratov and is a popular contributor on … [Read more...]
What Famous Logos Would Look Like If They Used The Products They Represent
What would brand logos look like if they used or consumed the products they represent? Italian industrial product designer Marco Schembri answers the question in this amusing project below. … [Read more...]
20+ Beautiful Vintage-Style Logos For Design Inspiration
Here's a gorgeous collection of retro/vintage-style logos and badges by Minneapolis-based graphic designer Allan Peters. After a 3-year stint at BBDO as Sr. Art Director, Peters worked at Target's in-house studio as Associate Creative Director for 5 years. He quit in 2015 and now runs Peters Design Co. which caters to clients like Nike, ESPN, Amazon and Johnson & Johnson. … [Read more...]
Clever Animal Logos That Show Their Shapes Within Their Names
Kochi-based graphic designer Shibu PG has created a cool series of animal wordmarks that use symbols and typography to show the shape of the animal within its name. So the 'e' in eagle looks like the head of an eagle, the 'g' in frog looks like a frog, and so on. Check them out below. … [Read more...]
36 Brilliant Logos With Hidden Meanings
Good logos are memorable. Great logos are unforgettable. In today's age, where humans have shorter attention spans than goldfish (claims a new study from Microsoft), your logo needs to stand out more than ever before. We've been wanting to do a follow-up to our ever-popular post on hidden-meaning logos since a long time. Here's a new set of 36 ingenious logos for your design … [Read more...]
45 Awesome Logo Animations
They're smooth, they're slick, they're cool and they're quick. Check out these 45 brilliant logo animations that pop right off the screen. … [Read more...]
If Doctors Drew Famous Logos, This Is What They Would Look Like
Doctors are known for their illegible handwriting which can only be understood by pharmacists and chemists. Today's post shows how famous brand logos would look if they were scribbled/doodled by doctors. Guess the 13 logos and cross-check with the answers given below. … [Read more...]
45 Clever Typographic Logos Of Common Words We Use Every Day
California-based design studio Quillo Creative has come up with a series of impressive typographic logos of common words we use every day. They've combined, altered, and replaced letters with visuals that symbolize the word. For example, the letters 'H' and 'A' in the word SHAVE have been designed to look like a razor. The 'M' in CAMP looks like a tent. The words 'H' and 'E' … [Read more...]
Beautiful, Hand-Lettered Logos Of Countries From A To Z
Alphabet of the Countries™ is a non-commercial, just-for-fun project by art director Pavel Zertsikel at Zergutdesign Studio. The idea was to make 26 hand-lettered logotypes, from A to Z, based on common notions of a particular country. The logos were to be hand drawn and created without the use of fonts (allowed for small captions only). The end result is a beautiful … [Read more...]
30 Honest Logos Of Famous Companies
What Clif Dickens did to advertising slogans, Viktor Hertz has done to popular brand logos. In a hilarious project titled 'Honest Logos', the Swedish designer shows us what famous company logos would look like if they were brutally honest about their product(s). Some are funny, some brash and some brilliant. Check them out below. … [Read more...]
10 Clever Animal Logos Created With Negative Space
Using negative space with subtle perfection, NY designer George Bokhua has created an adorably clever collection of animal logos. Most of these would make great tattoo designs as well. If you're a design freak and an animal lover, this will make your day. … [Read more...]
Designer Creates Beautiful Logo For 2020 Tokyo Olympics And The Internet Is Loving It
Spain-based Japanese graphic designer KanKan has created a brilliant logo concept for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, that's winning the internet. Check it out below. … [Read more...]
25 Clever Logos Of Common Words You Use Every Day
Using typography and clever symbolism, Spanish graphic designer Lucas Gil-Turner has created a series of impressive logos for the 25 most commonly used nouns in the Oxford English Dictionary. The list was released by Oxford University Press researchers after the analysis of over a billion words. Typographic logos are always fun to look at and Lucas has done a fantastic job … [Read more...]
Veteran Designer Cracks Logo Design Challenge In 15 Mins; Shares Tricks Of The Trade
Aaron Draplin runs a one-man design shop called Draplin Design Co. in Portland, Oregon. He's known for his no-nonsense, straightforward approach to design and has worked with clients like ESPN, Nike, New York Times, Wired, Old Spice and Obama Administration to name a few. When online education company Lynda.com challenged him to create a logo for a fictional construction … [Read more...]
50 Incredibly Creative Logos With Hidden Meanings
Looking for some logo design inspiration? Here are 50 ingenious examples that carry dual meanings in their design. The hidden symbols explain either the nature of the business or are a clever visual representation of its name. The symbolism is obvious in some cases but skillfully subtle in most. All in all, the designers behind these logos seem to have nailed the art … [Read more...]
25 Epic Logo Fails
These impeccable works of art are the direct result of what happens when: (1) Clients take design matters into their own hands (2) You want a quick logo on a budget that's less than the price of a hamburger (3) Phallus-loving designers get panicky with a fast approaching deadline around the corner. Whatever the reason, these 25 masterpieces will bring a smile to your face … [Read more...]
Microsoft’s New Logo – Opinions And A Different Approach
Microsoft unveiled a new logo after 25 years and everyone seems to have an opinion. The new logo has two components - the symbol and the logotype which uses the Segoe font used across all Microsoft products and marketing communications. The symbol is intended to express the company's diverse portfolio of products. … [Read more...]
Which Of These Olympic Logos Is Your Favorite?
The 2012 London Olympics logo is definitely one of the most controversial logos of all time. Most people call it a design disaster. A select few believe it embodies London's punk rock spirit. The creative ones found Lisa Simpson hidden somewhere ;) (can't miss her once you know where). … [Read more...]
Design Roles: The 10 Types Of Designers And Their Super Powers
In the ever-evolving landscape of design, the roles and skills of designers have diversified, catering to every imaginable aspect of visual and experiential creation. From the meticulous crafting of brand identities to the intricate art of making data digestible through design, the spectrum of design roles speaks to a world where aesthetics meets functionality in profound … [Read more...]
6 Graphic Design Movies Every Designer Should Watch
When we're on the lookout for fresh ideas and inspiration, we usually stick to our favorite websites, blogs, and social media. But, did you know there's a whole world of inspiring movies and documentaries on the internet about all sorts of creative topics? The tricky part is to find them. Branding and design agency Web Whisperers have picked out some of the top short … [Read more...]
Icon Design – Creating Visual Elements for Web and Mobile
The art of icon design plays a crucial role in web and mobile interfaces, as these small, symbolic images serve as visual shorthand for guiding users through digital experiences. We live in a time when UX can make or break an app or website, so well-designed icons are essential for effective communication and aesthetically pleasing interfaces. In this article, we’ll take … [Read more...]
Graphic Designers, Here’s A Quick Recap Of The Year You Had
It's that time of the year when you look back as a graphic designer and wonder how it went. How many times did you hear AI will replace you at work? Which client gave you sleepless nights with 23 revisions of a simple logo? How many weekends were spent designing UIs that were rejected by your boss on Monday morning? How much portfolio-worthy work did you do? UK-based … [Read more...]
Lunacy Is A Free, Powerful Graphic Design Software With A Host Of Features And An Intuitive Interface
Ever flipped through a magazine or browsed a website and wondered how those dazzling graphics were created? Behind every compelling design, there's powerful software at play. For those hunting for a free design app for Mac, Windows and Linux, really, there's a new champ in town – Lunacy. … [Read more...]
The Real World Is Way More Amazing Than AI, Says Nikon In Brilliant Ad Campaign
The growth of AI-generated images is the biggest threat to the traditional photography industry, potentially diminishing the value of creativity and skill in the business. AI-enabled platforms are fulfilling people's imaging needs with a few keywords at a fraction of the cost. Editorial and advertising photographers are facing a shortage of assignments and income, specially in … [Read more...]
33 Memes That’ll Make Every Designer Laugh
Calling all graphic designers, pixel pushers, and Photoshop wizards! Are you tired of staring at your screen, battling uncooperative clients, and squinting at never-ending lines of code? Well, fear not, because we have the ultimate antidote to your creative woes: funny memes designed especially for you! Prepare to chuckle, snort, and maybe even snort-laugh as we dive into a … [Read more...]