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Tag Archives: logos
Startup Logos from 2011
I’ve always been entranced by logos. There’s something about the simple complexity of communicating a big message with a small image that’s always fascinated me. Good logos communicate layers of meaning, both boldly and subtly. Take a look at these … Continue reading
Chromattack (Part 1 of 3): Look and Feel
After my latest level, my hat is off to game artists for the crucial contribution they make to the success of games. A few weeks ago, we were tasked with creating a new UDK level. Unlike previous projects, this assignment … Continue reading
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Logos with Hidden Meanings
I love logos. But what I love more than logos are logos with hidden meanings. Those are the ones I look back on again and again, because they reveal an extra layer, one that makes me think about the organization … Continue reading
Target Easter Ad
Check out Target’s Easter ad. Simple, straightforward, and memorable. The subtle but distinct variation on Target’s logo represents the iconic egg used to symbolize rebirth on Easter, and the faint reflection adds dimension to the otherwise flat logo. Great design … Continue reading
Hearty Logos
Ah, Valentines Day. According to the Greeting Card Association, over 1 billion valentine cards are sent each year. That makes Valentines Day second only to Christmas in terms of largest card-sending holidays. But hearts aren’t just for Valentines Day. Check … Continue reading
A Look Back at the Winter Olympics
I’ve never been a big fan of Valentine’s Day, so I was extremely excited when I realized that this February would be filled not with pink doily hearts, but rather with ski jumps, figure skating, and curling. Miniature cupids, make … Continue reading
Ample Ampersands
I recently watched the book-turned-movie Julie and Julia, a very fun movie based on an inspirational story that brings together modern day young professional Julie Powell with famous TV chef Julia Child. The title screen of the movie incorporates a … Continue reading
Back to Pre-K: An Intro to Letterforms
When you think of the ABCs, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Pre-K, the ABC song, Sesame Street? Most likely, art and design don’t immediately pop into your head. And who can blame you? Most people first encounter … Continue reading
Simple Yet Stunning Typographic Logos
Anyone can play around with letters, but a great designer arranges, changes, and adds to letters so as to reveal the essence of the message. Here are some straightforward logos that convey meaning in powerful ways: