Archive for October, 2008

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World’s Worst World Series? Tell That to Their Logos

Categories: Logo Design News, Logo Design Tips, Logo Inspiration

If you like American sports, I’m sure you’ve noticed that little competition known as the World Series. While the Phillies sit waiting (sopping wet) for game 5 to restart, we have the perfect 6th inning stretch to take a closer look at the two championship contenders. There are some significant difference between the two ball clubs without even going into the players, strategy, or bank roll. The Philadelphia Phillies are a staple in the Major ...

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A Volatile Global Economy Changes More Than Just Stocks: Logo Design During The Crisis

Categories: Logo Design News

While revamping of marketing structures has always been a popular business decision in the interest of growth, we are beginning to see more and more companies change their logos in these uncertain economic times. Different eras have different styles, and trends reflect mood of the times One of the most recent trends of 2008 is rebuilding a company’s image with concise, colorful, and modern graphics. This trend is included in some of the ...

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Crashing the Logo Party: Third Party Political Logos

Categories: Graphic Design, Logo Design News

A couple weeks from now we’ll be looking at the next President of the United States of America. After all of the debates, slander, and billions of dollars in campaign contributions, we will finally see who will be the next leader of the free world. Mounting tensions have made many Americans uncertain if either candidate is the best fit for these trying times in history. Both candidates are of course products of America's two party ...

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Two of Every Logo: Logo Controversy on Noah’s Ark

Categories: Logo Design News

The Football Federation of Armenia (FFA) announced Wednesday that it will change its new logo which was widely criticized for not depicting Mount Ararat in what is currently eastern Turkey. The FFA’s previous logo, which contained Mount Ararat was quickly abandoned before last month’s match in Yerevan, between Armenia’s and Turkey’s national soccer teams that was watched by the presidents of the two states. The move prompted strong criticism from domestic political groups, notably the pro-government ...

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More Obama Drama: Logo Wars

Categories: Logo Design News, Logo Theft

As many of you saw on the presidential debate last night, there are some clear difference between the candidates. Economics, foreign policy, and energy aside, there are new battles differentiating the presidential hopefuls, their marketing strategies. Here is the original Obama logo. I have never touched on the design itself, but I have to admit I like it. Red, white and blue, a little cliché, but I can understand why. The design is incredibly simple ...