Archive for the ‘Graphic Design’ Category
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08July
- Origins of the LOVE Logo
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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.
Tags: Logo Design, logo love, love logo, love park, robert indiana
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02July
- Celebrate America’s Independence! July 4th Logos
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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
Tags: holiday logos, independence day, july 4th, Logo Design, logos
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19June
- Free Microsoft Advertising: Windows Logo embedded in Wallpaper
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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.
Tags: computers, Logo Design, logos, microsoft, wallpaper, windows
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11June
- Abstract Graphics: The Beautiful World of Design
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Designing is such a general term, but it allows so much room for creativity and imagination. With the constant upgrading of technology that we are exposed to, our tools for creating work have become so innovative and useful that an idea can be limitless and designers can flourish. Abstraction is a fairly new concept in terms of art history in which we can create worlds and styles that are completely original. It is nothing that we see in the real world, therefore anything is possible and all is beautiful.
Adding a human form to an abstract work of art brings a little bit of reality to an unknown environment. I have seen many concepts with dancers floating through an unusual space, or swimmers surrounded by imaginative water splashes.
The visual concept of clarifying items closer to the eye works well in this piece. The blurred background shows us a glimpse of what is going on, but draws your focus to the center. It has a great, magical presence in which the design is emerging from the human hand.
Abstract designs are a great way for an artist to let out their imagination with complete freedom and they make for really beautiful pieces of work. It’s no wonder that modern designs use abstraction so often.
-Nora Reed
Tags: abstract designs, abstraction, designs, wallpapers
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08June
- Hidden Mickeys: Disney’s Mickey Logo Revealed
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The mickey mouse head logo is Disney’s most known trademark. As soon as anyone lays eyes on those three circles placed so strategically together, they immediately know what the reference means. The design is simple, but has come a really long way over the years.
The Disney company often has a little fun with this logo in which they litter hidden mickey mouse silhouette heads throughout their parks, attractions, resorts and movies. I found this to be such an interesting and playful concept, which allows Disney fans to try their best to find them.
The Disney Parks are home to many tropical themed attractions and resorts. Here, the Mickey is hidden as a decorative marking.
Mickey can be found among the stone shapes that make up the ground in the theme parks and even here where he hides in a drain cover.
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and camp grounds in Orlando Fl are decorated according to their wilderness theme. Each detail from the cabin like walls to the employees’ costumes seems to fit, but of course there was still a little room to hide some Mickey’s throughout.
With surprises around every corner, the haunted mansion offers ghosts and ghouls and, if you hadn’t guessed, Mickey! There are more than one hidden Mickey in this amusing attraction, but this one was the most interesting. If you look at the top of the glowing figures staff, you can see the illuminated Mickey head making its appearance.
This one was a little more challenging to find. At Disney’s Frontier Land in the Magic Kingdom, the Golden Horseshoe Saloon has a little secret. Hidden among the vent slots is a very obvious Mickey head, but if you don’t stare directly at it, you may never even notice it’s there.
Mickey hides here in the clouds among the Dinosaur ride in Animal Kingdom. With so many bumps and turns in this exciting adventure, Mickey’s head is like a little ray of sunshine among the claws and fangs.
We all know the song…The “it’s a small world,” attraction also hides one of Mickey’s silhouettes.
Mickey even swims! Here in Epcot, Mickey is hidden in the rock formation beneath the sharks. I wouldn’t recommend jumping in to save him.
Mickey Lamppost
This Mickey is a little distorted but it’s still there among the rocks of the Splash Mountain ride.
Mickey hides in the movies too! Here is Disney’s Hercules, one of the singing muses flips upside down to reveal a hidden Mickey within the curls of her hair. These muses seem to create inspiration everywhere, for the characters and even for the artists who work on the film. They will hide a Mickey wherever they can find the right place.
The film Lilo and Stitch hides a Mickey as well in the fruit cart behind the two dancing friends.
The largest hidden Mickey of all lies just outside of Orlando close to large lakes named Lake Louisa and Trout Lake.
These are only a few examples of the hidden Mickeys that are spread through Disney owned properties and movies. It’s left up to you to find the rest, but they are a challenge, so good luck. Brand recognition is so important for a company’s PR and Disney knows this and has done an amazing job making themselves known to the public. Their Mickey logo is known globally and doesn’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon.
-Nora Reed
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