Archive for February, 2009

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No We Can’t: No Hope For Obama’s Hopefull Logo

Categories: Graphic Design, Logo Design News, LogoBlog

Some blog posts get a lot of views and a lot of comments, and then there are others that don’t. I got to thinking, what makes a blog post popular, or in some cases, not?, It seems that most posts that deal with current events or topics that people feel strongly about get the most hype. Since I am still a new writer on staff here, I decided to check out some of our older ...

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Designing on the Dark Side: Designers Why So Bleak?

Categories: Graphic Design, Logo Design Tips

After spending a lot of time keeping myself updated on the latest “weekly inspirations” or design tutorials or even the newest films to hit theaters, I noticed how dark and gothic artistic designs have become over the years. Why is there such a need to display one’s dark side? In our day and age, we see a ton of depression, mood disorders and suicidal behavior all around us. It’s everywhere! Movies, photos, our choice in ...

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Fans of LOST Open Discussion: More LOST logos

Categories: Logo Design Tips

Since my last post about the show “Lost,” got a lot of hype, I decided to write a little more about it. I don’t really watch much prime time TV, I usually have too many other things to do, but I always make an exception when it comes to the logos of Lost on Wednesday nights. The group of characters we follow, are currently in the future facing the ultimate question of if they should ...

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Citi Group Caught In The Rain Without An Umbrella: Changes In a Logo and Company

Categories: Logo Design News

The very well known financial company, Citi Group has decided to turn in their classic umbrella Citi Group logo and change over to a simple colored arch over their name. The classic red umbrella has been sold to Travelers, the insurance company who had already been using the logo. Citi group finalized the sale recently, with an upbeat attitude about their growth and change. Citi Group still has a large steel structure, resembling its former ...

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Get Lost With The Logos of LOST

Categories: Logo Design News

As a huge fan of the show “Lost,” I base my Wednesday nights around watching it. I get home and make sure I pack my bag and lunch for the next day, do a quick work out, shower and have my pajamas on with a bowl of popcorn promptly by 9:00. The next hour is total enjoyment watching my favorite characters attempt to figure out what is happening to them and how to deal with ...