I’d like to extend a thanks to the Netmen Corp for their great logo design submissions to our logo redesign contest. The Netmen Corp is an image developing company that specializes in design. They have years of experience in the industry and we are proud to have them as participants in the contest.

I have recently received these logo ideas and thought I would share them as a few more great examples of logo design. Great job guys, keep them coming!

With political tensions mounting I’m hesitant to even mention the name of any presidential hopeful, but I just cannot resist. Considering that Jessica had already touched on the ever changing Barack Obama logo, I would like to discuss John McCain in the interest of fairness.

McCain’s logo is, well, McCainish. There is a certain feel of undeniable boredom that flows over the image. Surely the McCain camp can think of something a bit more inspiring, given John McCain’s valorous service, and repudiation as a maverick Senator.

McCain has also added a little flavor to his logo with different color schemes, avoiding the cliché red, white, and blue. Well, almost, maybe just the red.

This rendition of the logo mixed it up a little better. The subtle color changes in the background allude to a waving American flag, but don’t over emphasize patriotic symbols. Even with these improvements however, the logo lacks any real “pop” that would guarantee votes.

One of the other few creative aspects of the logo is the centered star. But where have we seen this look before?

Two places. It may be hard to believe, but the star in the center of McCain’s logo is a military image. McCain’s connections with the military have been clearly identified, but by only incorporating one military theme creates a one sided logo. While it is easy to criticize for creativity and originality, McCain’s logo may just serve its purpose. He is after all, conservative.

The other? MMMM French fries.

While there are clear differences between the font and star, the name and concept are similar. McCain Foods is the world’s largest supplier of fast food potatoes.

While there is no legitimate connection between McCain the conservative and McCain the deep fryer, its fun to take lighter look at some serious political issues. There are some other different interpretations of McCain’s logo floating around that also seem to stir it up a little. These individual’s choose to take a more humorous approach and poke fun at McCain, but hey, if you cannot take a joke as president, Id be a little worried. Here are some of the interesting logos and slogans.

While these logos might not necessarily help John McCain win or lose an election, they would certainly help him juice up his image, for better or worse.

Any other suggestions for how to give McCain that extra boost at the end of the campaign?

In 1970, design student made design and music history by designing a logo for The Rolling Stones, for just $250. Today, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, purchased the original artwork for $92,500.

The iconic tongue and lips logo, first used on the band’s “Sticky Fingers” album, is one of the world’s most recognized logos. The pop art inspired logo came about after lead singer Mick Jagger was frustrated with then label Decca’s increasingly boring designs.

After visiting Pasche’s student exhibition at the Royal College of Art, Jagger approached Pasche and commissioned him to design a more exciting, modern logo.

Pasche who later designed for The Who, Paul McCartney, and Dr. Feelgood,created rock history and The Words Greatest Rock and Roll Band was forever associated with Pasche’s creation.

Now, The Victoria and Albert Museum the world’s largest museum for decorative art and design has purchased the original artwork and will forever enshrine the pop culture icon.

Purchased for $92,500, the majority of the buy was financed through The Art Fund, an independent British charity that assists museums in obtaining works of art.

The Victoria and Albert Museum now has a piece of Rock and Roll history. What do you think about the purchase? What do you think about the logo?

In honor of Labor Day it seems fitting to examine some “labor” related logos. Unfortunately, Google did not grace us with one of their many creative holiday designs, but luckily other designers didn’t all take the day off.

Labor unions are known for a lot of things, but not necessarily their design expertise. While unions may exist to represent their workers legally, the logos they choose represent them visually. If you will notice with the logos below, there are some clear similarities:

Take for example the general shape. In my research I have come across a vast majority of circular shapes in this genre of logo design. This simple circle is in my opinion too canned and plain. I understand that these organizations are not light hearted, but I believe that any branding solution should have some sort of creativity or originality.

Not all Union logos follow this template exactly. Take for instance the following logos:

While there is still a clear uniform circular shape, these logos incorporate more creative elements than most. By adding images related to the line of work in which they represent, the logos better define the workers they stand for. In addition, the use of simple colors and slogans provide elements lost in the previous designs. These logos are still simple designs, but set themselves apart from their bland counterparts.

Even rarer are the illustrative logos like the Pittsburgh Local 373. This is a logo I would want to represent me. In this example a simple color scheme combined with an interesting logo and clear text forms a great logo. Even though there is an illustrative image, none of the professionalism nor legitimacy of the organization is lost. Of all the union logos I have seen, groups that can effectively capture my attention while still communicating their culture, have in my opinion, branded themselves the best.

Of all the union logos I have seen, groups that can effectively capture my attention while still communicating their culture, have in my opinion, branded themselves the best.

Hello Everyone. As Jessica so eloquently alluded to, I am Kevin Scott, the new voice of LogoBlog.org. I couldn’t be more excited to develop a relationship with you, the readers.

As a self proclaimed logo fanatic, it’s hard to find topics that I enjoy more than logo design. Looking at logos, critiquing logos, talking about logos, I like it all. LogoBlog.org has presented me with a new opportunity that I have never experienced before, an online community of fellow logo aficionados.

Since this is my first post I would like to keep it light and fun. As I’m still getting to know you and vice versa, I wouldn’t want to overwhelm you with my deeper thoughts on logo theory. Instead, I think it would be interesting to take a look at some of the logos we see on a day to day basis, and maybe you could share some of yours with me.

1. McDonalds

Food aside, McDonalds knows how to connect with their customers. The McDonalds logo is simple, but timeless. Almost anywhere you go throughout the world, you will find the golden arches. I love not only the emphasis on the “M” but also the warm feeling communicated through the color scheme. Not to mention how the arches remind me of two delicious McDonald’s French fries.

2. FedEx

The FedEx is simple, and conveys the message that its company is trying to convey, dependability. The two colors, my personal limit to an effective logo, stand out, and offer a memorable contrast. FedEx proves that you don’t need any gimmicks or flashy color schemes for an branding solution.

3.Mobil

In a similar fashion as FedEx, Mobil has established its logo as simple and to the point. With block text and only one color change, Mobil emphasizes the key component to its product, oil.

4.Pepsi

I am personally biased to Pepsi for its undeniable thirst quenching ability, but the logo has my approval too. I’m not quite sure if you have noticed my personal taste, but the simpler the color scheme, the better. Pepsi’s logo is unique in that its graphic and text can be separated and still easily recognized.

I enjoy each of these logos because they emphasize my main thoughts on logo design. The logo is important, but the product is the key. Nothing better than a great logo, for a great company.