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30 Hilarious LoGoOgle – The Funny side of Google!

Categories: Famous Logo Designs, Logo Design Inspiration, logo designs
Written By: Nora Reed

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

 
 
Which of the LoGoOgle did you enjoy the most?

 

12 Symbolic Zodiac Logos to define your character!

Categories: Logo Design Inspiration, Logo Design Trends, logo designs
Written By: Nora Reed

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.

 

Aquarius – The Water Bearer

January 20 -February 18
Your element: Air
Life Aim: To understand life’s mysteries
Secret Desire: To be original and unique
 
 

Pisces – The Fish

February 19 -March 20
Your element: Water
Life Ambition: To avoid feeling alone and instead feel connected to others and the world at large
Secret Desire: To live their dreams and turn fantasies into realities.
 
 

Aries – The Ram

March 21 -April 19
Your element: Fire
Life Ambition: The thrill of the moment
Secret Desire: To lead the way for others.
 
 

Taurus – The Bull

April 20 -May 20
Your element: Earth
Life Ambition: Emotional and financial security
Secret Desire: To have a safe, joyful and wealthy life.
 
 

Gemini – The Twins

May 21 -June 20
Your element: Air
Life Ambition: To explore a little bit of everything.
Secret Desire: To be ahead of the rest
 
 

Cancer – The Crab

June 21 -July 22
Your element: Water
Life Ambition: Constant reassurance and intimacy
Secret Desire: To feel safe emotionally, financially and spiritually.
 
 

Leo –The Lion

July 23 -August 22
Your element: Fire
Life Ambition: To lead the way
Secret Desire: To be a star
 
 

Virgo – The Virgin

August 23 -September 22
Your element: Earth
Life Ambition: To do the right thing
Secret Desire: To love and be loved in return
 
 

Libra – The Scales

September 23 -October 22
Your element: Air
Life Ambition: To be consistent
Secret Desire: To live an easy, uncomplicated life.
 
 

Scorpio – The Scorpion

October 23 -November 21
Your element: Water
Life Ambition: To survive against all opposition
Secret Desire: To triumph
 
 

Sagittarius – The Archer

November 22 -December 21
Your element: Fire
Life Ambition: To live the good life
Secret Desire: To make a difference in the world
 
 

Capricorn – The Goat

December 22 -January 19
Your element: Earth
Life Ambition: To be proud of their achievements
Secret Desire: To be admired by their family and friends and the world at large
 
 
Which Zodiac logo are you?
 

FIFA World Cup Logo Evolution: 1930 – 2014

Categories: Logo Design Tips
Written By: Nora Reed
Football (popularly known as Soccer in the US) is the most passionately watched sports in the world. The FIFA World Cup launched in 1930 and is repeated after every four years, with the exception of 1942 and 1946 (due to World Wars). Each World Cup has been accompanied by a fresh logo design which serves as its official insignia.

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:

 

1930 World Cup Logo:

FIFA World Cup Logo-1
Year 1930
Played in Uruguay
Winner Uruguay
Golden Shoe Guillermo STABILE (ARG)
 

1934 World Cup Logo:

FIFA World Cup Logo-2
Year 1934
Played in Italy
Winner Italy
Golden Shoe Oldrich NEJEDLY (TCH)
 

1938 World Cup Logo:

FIFA World Cup Logo-3
Year 1938
Played in France
Winner Italy
Golden Shoe LEONIDAS (BRA)
 

1950 World Cup Logo:

FIFA World Cup Logo-4
Year 1950
Played in Brazil
Winner Uruguay
Golden Shoe ADEMIR (BRA)
 

1954 World Cup Logo:

FIFA World Cup Logo-5
Year 1954
Played in Switzerland
Winner Germany FR
Golden Shoe Sandor KOCSIS (HUN)
 

1958 World Cup Logo:

FIFA World Cup Logo-6
Year 1958
Played in Sweden
Winner Brazil
Golden Shoe Just FONTAINE (FRA
 

1962 World Cup Logo:

FIFA World Cup Logo-7
Year 1962
Played in Chile
Winner Brazil
Golden Shoe Florian ALBERT (HUN)
 

1966 World Cup Logo:

FIFA World Cup Logo-8
Year 1966
Played in England
Winner England
Golden Shoe Guillermo STABILE (ARG)
 

1970 World Cup Logo:

FIFA World Cup Logo-9
Year 1970
Played in Mexico
Winner Brazil
Golden Shoe Gerd MUELLER (GER)
 

1974 World Cup Logo:

FIFA World Cup Logo-10
Year 1974
Played in Germany
Winner Germany FR
Golden Shoe Grzegorz LATO (POL)
 

1978 World Cup Logo:

FIFA World Cup Logo-11
Year 1978
Played in Argentina
Winner Argentina
Golden Shoe Mario KEMPES (ARG)
 

1982 World Cup Logo:

FIFA World Cup Logo-12
Year 1982
Played in Spain
Winner Italy
Golden Shoe Paolo ROSSI (ITA)
 

1986 World Cup Logo:

FIFA World Cup Logo-13
Year 1986
Played in Mexico
Winner Argentina
Golden Shoe Diego MARADONA (ARG)
 

1990 World Cup Logo:

FIFA World Cup Logo-14
Year 1990
Played in Italy
Winner Germany FR
Golden Shoe Salvatore SCHILLACI (ITA)
 

1994 World Cup Logo:

FIFA World Cup Logo-15
Year 1994
Played in USA
Winner Brazil
Golden Shoe ROMÁRIO (BRA)
 

1998 World Cup Logo:

FIFA World Cup Logo-16
Year 1998
Played in France
Winner France
Golden Shoe RONALDO (BRA)
 

2002 World Cup Logo:

FIFA World Cup Logo-17
Year 2002
Played in Korea/Japan
Winner Brazil
Golden Shoe RONALDO (BRA)
 

2006 World Cup Logo:

FIFA World Cup Logo-18
Year 2006
Played in Germany
Winner Italy
Golden Shoe Zinedine ZIDANE (FRA)
 

2010 World Cup Logo:

FIFA World Cup Logo-19
Year 2010
Played in South Africa
Winner Awaited
Golden Shoe Awaited
 

2014 World Cup Logo:

FIFA World Cup Logo-20
Year 2014
Played in Brazil
Winner Awaited
Golden Shoe Awaited
 
Which of the World Cup logos do you think was best? Will the future logo live up to its expectations?
 
 
 

10 Dead Logo Designs – The logo graveyard!

Categories: Logo Design Tips
Written By: Nora Reed

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”

Enron Corporation is a defunct American energy company that was based in Houston, Texas. It logo design was designed in 1996 by the famous logo designer Paul Rand. Although the logo was highly admired, it had to witness its demise, after Enron went bankrupt in 2001.
 

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”

The United Parcel Service (UPS) logo was designed in 1961 and displayed an iconic package and shield, in black and white. IT was designed by Paul Rand. The logo met its doom when UPS rebranded in 2003.
 

9. NBC “Stylized N” (1975–1979)

NBC’s updated its corporate symbol with a stylized N in 1975, consisting of two trapezoids. NBC paid $55,000 to Nebraska ETV to cover the cost of designing and implementing a new logo. It was replaced in 1979 when it finally rest in peace.
 

10. Panam “Globe”

Pan American World Airways (Pan Am) was the major US international air carrier founded in 1927. Its famous blue globe logo was created by Edward Barnes and Joseph Montgomery in 1958. The logo design ceased to exist in 1991 when the company collapsed.
 
 
In the end, I would like to give credits to Logo Rip, from where these inspirational grave images were taken.
 
 

BP logo to Rest in Peace – Awaiting a redesign!!

Categories: Logo Design Tips
Written By: Nora Reed

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?

 

BP’s first corporate logo was the classic “shield logo”. It was designed by the famous logo designer Raymond Loewy. It was used by BP in its corporate branding from 1979 to 2000 and still in use in a small number of petrol stations.

 
 
The BP shield logo was later amended into a fairly lighter shade. This was done to adjust the company image to a more “greener” approach. Moreover, the logo was given a cleaner look with a yellow border around the shield. This design lasted until late 2000.

 
 
The current logo used by BP is designed by Landor. It was in 2000 when the famous brand name change from “BP Amoco” to “BP” took place with a new slogan “Beyond Petroleum”. The present BP logo contains a green and yellow sunflower pattern similar to the Green Party of Canada emblem.
 
   

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.

 
    
 
 

The First Weekly Winner: 

 

The first weekly winner has been announced by Greenpeace UK. Ken Cool was adjudged the winner of this week’s “BP logo redesign”. His concept comprised the BP logo submerged in oil and water with a dying fish.

 
 

The BP Logo Rest in Peace:

 
It seems that the present BP corporate logo is heading for a major downfall. With the intensity of the contest at Greenpeace, BP logo has joined the list of famous logo design controversies. The oil giant will have to take strong and concrete measures if it wishes to salvage its much tarnished corporate image. With a final deadline looming over BP’s head to clean up its mess, it must act promptly and prudently. Otherwise the current BP logo may eventually rest in peace.

   
   
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