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 ...

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. ...

Recently I received a comment from a reader on the FIFA World Cup 2014 logo that it does not accurately represent the Brazilian art. The reader goes on to say that despite the Green and Yellow color, the hands logo symbol did not correctly symbolize the country. This led me to a very intriguing question. What makes a memorable logo… is it the color or the symbol?   What made famous logos - Color ...

A few months back, I discussed whether a successful logo designer is talented or taught. We came to a conclusion that it is a blend of both qualities because creating a logo design requires both knowledge and creativity. The learning process complements the inner talent of a designer. The eminence of being human is that we constantly learn from one another. Right from the cradle to the grave, we continually learn from our surroundings. And it really doesn’t hurt to learn from someone who is considered to be ...

With the World Cup 2010 just days away from kick-off, the management of FIFA has unveiled the official logo for World Cup 2014. The logo design was informally revealed on July 1, 2010 and awaits official exposure on the final of World Cup 2010. After Brazil was voted as the host of the next edition of the coveted event, it was no surprise that the logo would attribute the features pertaining to the host nation. ...