It seems the geniuses over at Apple have quite a sense of humor and understand the demographic they appeal to. Their free wallpaper designs take on fantastic quality and also great comedic value. It’s a convenient way for them to market themselves and display their brand identity and all the while, the consumers enjoy the look.

Since Apple took on such a trendy persona for their company, it is considered “cool” to display the logo on your desktop, iphone, car bumper or anywhere you can add it. Microsoft has tried, but still doesn’t seem to have the ability to match Apple’s popularity. The masses seem to have spoken and Apple is what they want. No pressure there Apple geniuses, just keep producing high tech and fun devices and you are golden!

-Nora Reed

Spring and summer are usually the best times to visit the zoo. Whether it’s an educational field trip or just pure enjoyment, the zoo offers plenty of entertainment and opportunities to view wildlife. With so many zoos in existence all over the world, there is a great collection of logos to represent them.

Silhouetted animals seem to be a classy and simple look that is used in many of the zoo logo options. In my opinion, it works very well because it shows the type of wildlife that the zoo has to offer and does not overdo it.

I was a bit disappointed in the San Diego Zoo logo. With such a famous zoo, I would expect more than just simple, colored text.

Zoo logos seem to be very simple designs. There is not much to them and it seems promoting a zoo through a logo is not a first priority of such establishments. Perhaps local zoos could attract more visitors with a more complex or detailed design. People want to feel that they are visiting a clean, safe, well kept wildlife center and the best way to start off and create that impression is with the first thing you see, the logo!

The LOVE sculpture is a symbol for peace that was created during the Vietnam war by Robert Indiana. The sculpture is best known at its home in Love Park, located in Philadelphia, Pa. The design can also be seen in multiple other locations, such as New York City and Scottsdale, AZ. Philadelphia is known as the city of brotherly love, but that loving concept is not how the park got it’s name. The name came from the popularity of the sculpture.

LOVE Park sits in the heart of center city Philadelphia and was created in the 1960’s. The park, although simple, attracts groups of tourists and skateboarders everyday. With a flowing fountain in the center, which is surrounded by numerous curved staircases, its a great place to sit and read or just take in the city. It offers a great view of the Art museum and City Hall and is a celebrated venue for skateboarders for its natural, urban features.

Robert Indiana is known for his work among the pop culture movement. His messages are a symbol of inspiration, but also became a logo or trademark that we see recreated over and over.

The LOVE design has been an inspiration to the production of multiple items. Although the design is simple, who could argue or reject such a great concept as love? Robert Indian has truly branded himself through his work and efforts.

With stars, stripes and a celebration of freedom, July 4th sets the true start of summer. Who can resist a cookout or pool party on this glorious day? With the 4th approaching so quickly, I know all of America is looking forward to the holiday weekend and an extra day off of work. In the spirit of the holiday and my own excitement for the upcoming parties, I decided to search for some logo inspiration that will put anyone in the mood to start singing the “star spangled banner.”

Simple, but brilliant. Obviously when you think of Independence day, you think of a flag and the red, white and blue color scheme. This logo represents the freedom of the 4th and flows graciously into the lettering.

I enjoyed this one as a great play off the star design. It’s more then just a simple star, it takes the concept a step further and gains a bit of flair. This design is still is very patriotic and has a more 3 dimensional look to it. I found it to be a really creative way to go.

I like the fireworks on this one. It is a nice, colorful edition to an otherwise common design. The fireworks concept is fun to play around with since fireworks can be formed into any shape, they give a designer the chance to get really creative.

Google is great for their ever changing logos. They’ve had many 4th of July editions over the years, but this one was most classy and festive.

Independence day was a great moment in American history and continues to be as we celebrate it each year. It’s a great way to start an exciting summer break with a bang and some fireworks. Happy 4th of July!!!

-Nora Reed

We all know of the corporate giant that Microsoft is and how it has taken over the computer world, but is it right that they advertise their logo in their wallpapers? Sure, I admit that some of them look pretty cool, but I think that the windows logo, ruins the design. Why would I want a Microsoft ad appearing on my computer screen all the time? All it does is remind me of how frustrated I get when Vista has one of its numerous glitches or saves a document as a “docx” file. Of course I understand self branding and promoting your company, but sometimes it’s just too much. Maybe if certain versions of Windows had less problems, then I wouldn’t mind seeing their logo in my face everyday.

Microsoft has enough money that they don’t need to advertise on all of their own products. If you have them, then you already spent money on them. What kind of greedy company are they that they are going to force you to see their logo all the time?  Oh right, what am I thinking?…Microsoft is no different than any other corporate giant. They must know what they are doing to become a giant in the first place, but if that’s true, then why does the operating system they created in 2001 far and away excel over their latest 2007 release? I guess you can’t do it right everytime.