10 Famous Logo Designers and their creations – A tribute!! |
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Categories: Famous Logo Designs, Logo Designers
Written By: Nora Reed
| We witness countless famous brands and their captivating logo designs but do we ever wonder whose brainchild is it that created these magnificent logo designs? Short and simple, I say: |
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“Behind every successful brand there is a logo designer”. |
| Today I have penned 10 of the most famous and prominent logo designers behind the finest corporate brands. Some of them are not among us today but their masterpieces are eternal, compelling us to salute these masterminds. So, let’s begin the tour. |
1. Saul BassSAUL BASS (1920-1996) was a renowned graphic designer of the 20th century. He was well known for designing film titles. His corporate logo designing included very successful brand identities like Bell Telephone System Communications, United Airlines, AT&T, Minolta, and Warner. |
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2. Paul RandPaul Rand (1914–1996) was an eminent graphic designer of American origin. He was best recognized for his famous corporate logo designs. Some of his corporate identities include the logo designs for ABC, IBM and UPS. |
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3. Alan FletcherAlan Gerard Fletcher (1931- 2006) was a British graphic designer. The Daily Telegraph described him as "the most highly regarded graphic designer of his generation, and probably one of the most prolific". Some of his corporate work that is known to many is the logo for Reuters in 1965, comprising of 84 dots. His "V&A" logo for Victoria and Albert Museum, designed in 1989 his "IoD" logo for the Institute of Directors are still in use today. |
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4. Sagi HavivSagi Haviv, who is a partner at Chermayeff & Geismar, is a 34 year old designer. Among his various corporate identity projects are the logo designs for the National Parks of New York Harbor, Radio Free Europe, Library of Congress, and the famous fashion brand Armani Exchange. |
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5. Walter LandorWalter Landor (1913-1995) was a German graphic designer belonging to Munich. Landor was most popular for his creative Fedex logo design. The meticulous use of negative space ‘arrow’ was a brilliant masterpiece of Landor. His FedEx logo design is considered as one of the best logo designs in the world. |
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6. Herb LubalinHerbert F. Lubalin (1918 –1981) was a famous graphic designer of USA. Herb’s most prominent logo designs are the Marriage logo created in 1965 and the Families logo designed in 1980. |
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7. Chermayeff & Geismar:Ivan Chermayeff and Tom Geismar were two students at Yale in the mid 1950s. Chermayeff & Geismar Inc are the creators of numerous famous trademarks and corporate identities. Some of the most prestigious of their works is for large corporations such as Mobil, Time Warner, Viacom, and Xerox. |
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8. Wally OlinsWikipedia claims Wally Olins to be recognized as the world’s most experienced practitioner of corporate identity and branding. Wally was nominated for the Prince Philip Designers Prize in 1999 and received the Royal Society of Arts’ Bicentenary Medal for his tireless efforts in the design industry. |
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9. Gerard HuertaGerard Huerta is a designer with one of the most versatile design portfolio. Not many graphic designers get the opportunity to apply their design skills in such vast areas as Gerard Huerta has done. His famous corporate logo designs include Swiss Army Brands, Calvin Klein’s Eternity, MSG Network, CBS Records Masterworks logo, The Atlantic Monthly and PC Magazine. |
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10. Raymond LoewyRaymond Loewy (1893 – 1986) is recognized as one of the best industrial designers of the 20th century. The 1971 Shell logo, which is still used today, was designed by Loewy. He also created old logos for British Petroleum (Shield logo) and Exxon. |
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March 3rd, 2010 at 3:39 am
Wow, totally humbling to see the kind of timeless work these guys turned out. Never knew about Saul Bass’ logo design work, either!
March 3rd, 2010 at 4:12 pm
Is Wolly Olins the one who designed that awful, awful, London 2012 logo?
March 4th, 2010 at 5:04 am
It’s a wonderful collection. Thanks to post it!
March 4th, 2010 at 5:23 am
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March 4th, 2010 at 10:02 am
I enjoyed reading about the logos. You’ve put together a great list of top designers!
March 4th, 2010 at 12:21 pm
It’s neat to see these top logo designers with three top three logos side-by-each. You’re right, Gerard Huerta does have a diverse portfolio. Thanks for sharing.
March 4th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
One of the best and classic logo collection of all times. Great one.
March 4th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
Thanks for sharing this, wonderful collection. Great work inspiration.
March 4th, 2010 at 12:54 pm
What about peter Schmidt?
March 4th, 2010 at 1:12 pm
Cool Post Wonderful Logos
March 4th, 2010 at 1:29 pm
Great collection thanks
ps
:):)
London 2012 Logo Rulezz
March 4th, 2010 at 9:30 pm
Can you post how much they got paid for each of these logos?
March 4th, 2010 at 11:28 pm
Not sure if she’s famous or not, but Carolyn Davidson (a graphic design student at the time) designed the Nike logo. That’s undeniably another timeless logo.
March 5th, 2010 at 12:35 am
The same person did BP, Shell AND Exxon? Crazy!
March 5th, 2010 at 1:21 am
You need to include my husband, Keith Bright, Bright Strategic Design!
Mandalay pictures, National Car Rental, Fox, Grammys…
March 5th, 2010 at 3:09 am
@nick “Is Wolly Olins the one who designed that awful, awful, London 2012 logo?”
- No, that was Wolff Olins
March 5th, 2010 at 1:37 pm
i’m currently working on my personal logo, and it’s interested how none of these works are for themselves. it’s so difficult to come up with a personal logo.
March 5th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
Wonderfull Herb Lubalin 3 logos !!! Wah !!!!
March 5th, 2010 at 4:21 pm
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March 5th, 2010 at 8:27 pm
Surely Milton Glaser should get a mention. The I heart NY logo is iconic, timeless and a perfect balance of message and simplicity.
March 6th, 2010 at 4:19 am
Hi
What a collection of logos.
Nice Logos. I like this logos.
Thanks.
March 6th, 2010 at 5:24 am
Frank Olinsky designed the MTV logo, which I’m a fan of. Don’t think he managed to parlay that into such a great portfolio as these select few though. Cheers.
March 8th, 2010 at 5:44 am
Thanks to all who enjoyed the post and stopped by to drop comments.
@ Heather…I hope these inspiring logos help you come up with a remarkable logo design.
@Shaun…I agree that I missed putting “Milton Glaser” on the list but plan to come up with another list of famous designers and will have him on top
@ Laurent Jouvin…I will make sure that i put Carolyn Davidson on the upcoming list of designers for her timeless Nike Logo.
@Danielle…thanks for correcting Nick.
March 9th, 2010 at 9:09 pm
This is an excellent collection of logos! Thank you for sharing! I love this blog! Feel free o visit me back
March 11th, 2010 at 11:33 pm
I am a big fan of Walter Landor! Thought all of them really are talented people.
Great List!
March 12th, 2010 at 6:52 am
Nice logos. Thanks!
March 12th, 2010 at 7:41 am
I am a Designer. In simple words, I think a good logo should be simple, attractive, that describe the purpose of company, business or product without telling. And all the above Logo has the same qualities. The basic focus of designer should be in developing the idea and purpose after that you can draw a logo in 2 mints.
March 14th, 2010 at 2:05 am
I really love Herb Lubalin’s logos, in a particular way “Mother & Child”. Also love Walter Landor’s “Northwest Airlines”.
March 14th, 2010 at 11:40 am
I’ve been seeing a lot of press about Sagi Haviv lately. Some magazine called him the Tom Ford of graphic design. I think Tom Ford is that designer from Gucci.
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March 16th, 2010 at 7:55 am
Interesting to learn about the designers behind these famous icons that have stood the test of time.
March 16th, 2010 at 8:35 am
great post, thanks for sharing
March 24th, 2010 at 5:06 am
This is good collection, I like this information.
Thank You.
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March 28th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Muy buena Info.
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April 8th, 2010 at 12:14 am
It’s amazing that some of these people have VARIOUS widely recognizable logos.
April 10th, 2010 at 4:12 am
Awesome list, thanks for sharing
April 23rd, 2010 at 2:47 am
Good List! Thanks for sharing! We could add the swimming pool site I saw last week! It has a very sleek logo (not designed by someone famous though)
April 28th, 2010 at 6:56 pm
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May 9th, 2010 at 1:09 pm
great collection and a good list to show clients that good logos are simple logos. not muh drop shadow, or bevel and emboss here
June 12th, 2010 at 2:52 am
It is really great post, I love it.
June 16th, 2010 at 4:24 am
Nice post, I discovered here that a lot of them are dead. Their works will stay alive!
June 20th, 2010 at 7:55 am
wow! great info, and really great logos, simple and creative, do agree with Jonny, good logos without drop shadows and bevel
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July 6th, 2010 at 9:12 pm
gr8 !
July 17th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
wow!!! this really helped me to get to know some of these great guys, thx.
August 8th, 2010 at 12:57 am
this really helped me to get to know some of these great guys
August 15th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
Things seem to become more personal when you know some of the history behind the talented work.
August 28th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
Wow! Great list!
October 11th, 2010 at 8:12 am
Hi,
I am looking to get a logo design for my website, but now cant spend any more money, bcs i have got it dont from 4 designers and cant get the satisfaction.
I am ready to pay 300$ if i select the logo but not before that.
i am working like a agent for global produts and surcing company. if need any more details you can email me info@tradechannel.in
looking to get it in next 2- 3 days maximum.
Thanks, if you can get something good, dont worry i will never copy your idea or the logo without paying.
December 2nd, 2010 at 8:29 am
Educational post, this is. It is definitely great to find a article that is valuable.