Archive for the ‘LogoBlog’ Category

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Celebrate America’s Independence! July 4th Logos

Categories: Graphic Design, Logo Inspiration, LogoBlog

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 ...

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Billy Mays: The Logos of a Celebrity Pitchman

Categories: Logo Design News, LogoBlog

Billy Mays. (July 20, 1958 – June 28, 2009) was the face of direct response marketing in America. His upbeat and friendly- in your face personality-helped sell any product he represented. He was a simple salesman who built his way up to celebrity status through his unique delivery and convincing  pitch. It was his distinctive, burly, bearded look and booming voice that make him the most well known figure in television sales. Billy Mays was ...

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76ers Go Back to the Basics With their Logo Design

Categories: Branding Tips, Logo Design News, LogoBlog

Just in time for the NBA draft, the Philadelphia 76ers have recently changed their logo by reverting back to the original design that they had during their glory days of the late 70s and early 1980s. Their marketing department must feel that the old design is a symbol of luck and it was time to rid themselves of their current curse, much like the Detroit Lions did earlier in the year. The Lions modernized and modified ...

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Free Microsoft Advertising: Windows Logo embedded in Wallpaper

Categories: Graphic Design, LogoBlog

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 ...

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Hungry? Restaurant Logos That Make an Impact

Categories: Logo Design Tips, Logo Inspiration, LogoBlog

How do you choose where you want to eat when you go out? Is your decision based on atmosphere, price, food selection? How about logos? Have you ever thought that a restaurant's logo can determine the path your appetite follows? There are a ton of them out there and some are much more effective than others. How does a logo make you hungry? Take a closer look! The above designs are all, for the most part, ...