Google, as we all know, is the prime search engine on the cyberspace. The all famous Google logo is recognized for its multicolored scheme and unique font type. The logo design prompts the question of whether it is the color or symbol that makes a logo unforgettable.

We have heard a lot about Google Doodle contests, but have you ever come across hilarious fake parodies of the Google logos? Many Google logo designs are tailor-made for several occasions and festive days like Christmas, Halloween and Easter. But this innovative stockpile of fake parodies of the Google logos is something that you would surely enjoy.

Although there were plenty of humorous logos to choose from, I have picked out 30 of the funniest logoogles to share with you, courtesy www.logoogle.com

1. Google Shrek

2. Goooooogle

3. Spoogle

4. Goofy Google

5. Gargle

6. “Eye Tester” Google

7. Google Code

8. Stroodle

9. Giggle

10. Yahoogle

11. Gbay

12. Ringoogle

13. Gargolye

14. Guess Whoogle

15. Mc Google

16. Google Coke

17. Google Pac-Man

18. Goggles

19. Gaggle

20. Gaygle

21. Google ?

22. Google Burn

23. Google Mirror

24. Google Stutter

25. Google Alert

26. Moogle

27. Screwgle

28. Noodle

29. Google Discovery

30. Google Tax Day

A few weeks back, I discussed in detail about the future of logo design. But today, let us foresee our own future for a change. You might be thinking…how is that possible? To be honest, I’m no psychic or fortune teller but the zodiac signs can give us great insights about who we are and how our lives will progress. It also serves as an identity for every human being with a symbol to represent each of them.

But what if these signs are employed in designing logos and brand identities? Zodiac logos are a very rare breed in the field of logo design. They compel us to think what makes a logo memorable? Is it the significance of the symbol used? Or the vibrancy of the color employed?
Following logos bear resemblance to each of the 12 zodiac signs. Read on and find out which logo design represents you.

The 19th FIFA World Cup is underway with full furor in South Africa. Although the FIFA 2014 logo has also been unveiled, a total of 18 dead logos of previous FIFA World Cups have amassed so far. Let us take a quick recap of all the logos featured by FIFA in the coveted contest from the inaugural 1930 to the upcoming 2014 in Brazil.

Here is the comprehensive list of all 20 World Cup logos adopted by FIFA up till 2014:

We hear so much about logo design being a part of living brands. But have we ever thought of the famous logos that are now literally extinct? In my previous post, I talked about BP logo might rest in peace. This gave me an inspiration to pay a tribute to other prominent logo designs as well.
In commemoration to the logos that were once renowned, but are now nowhere to be seen, I present you the logo graveyard. It includes a list of 10 formerly popular logos that faded away with the passage of time. The death of some logos happened due to a corporate logo merger, some happened because the company became defunct, while some were a result of logo redesign.

1. Enron “Slanted E”

2. British Steel stylized “S”

British Steel was a major British steel producer formed in 1967. Its stylized “S” shaped logo design was created by the British logo designer, David Gentleman. This logo too had to meet the fate of death when the company went defunct on 1999.

3. BOAC “Speedbird”

The British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) was a British state airline founded in 1939. Its famous speedbird logo design was designed by Theyne lee-Elliot. The logo design was pronounced dead when the company ceased to exist on 31 March 1974.

4. BP “Shield”

BP’s classic “shield logo” was designed by the French logo designer Raymond Loewy in 1979. This logo design lasted till the 2000, when it was replace by the Helios logo designed by Landor

5. Telecom Éireann

Telecom Éireann was created by the Postal & Telecommunications Services Act, 1983 from the Department of Posts and Telegraphs, Ireland. Its logo was designed by Kilkenny Design Workshop in 1984 and lasted until its privatization to “Eircom Plc” in 1999.

5. Atari Corporation

Atari Corporation was a manufacturer of computers and video game consoles established in 1984. Its logo design became obsolete when the company went under Hasbro Interactive in 1996

7. Konica “rainbow”

Konica was a Japanese manufacturer of film, cameras, photocopiers, fax machines and laser printers. It was fonded in 1873. But after its merger with Minolta in 2003, its famous rainbow logo design ceased to exist.

8. UPS “Parcel”

9. NBC “Stylized N” (1975–1979)

10. Panam “Globe”

After the recent oil spill disaster by BP in the Gulf of Mexico, their logo design has been under immense attack by the activist group, Greenpeace UK. They want to portray the real image of BP with a mock redesign of BP’s corporate logo and for that they have called for a helping hand in logo design. While the Oil giant is constantly trying to clean up the massive mess, the logo design contest at Greenpeace website is in full flow with designers from all over the globe participating.

The BP Logo transformation – How will it end?

The BP logo redesign Flickr set:

The contest at Greenpeace website is in full flow as more than 970 logos have been amassed on its Flickr set. The entries contain contributions from logo designers as well as the general public. Some logos are sublime while most are ridiculous to say the least.