Logo design
A Look at The TypeCon2012 MKE Shift Identity
The TypeCon identity radically changes every year – see for example my post on the 2009 identity by Under Consideration/Department of Design. SoTA always picks a local(ish) designer to represent the area through designing that year’s logo and identity. They usually go with “name” designers and have been happy with the results. This year however [...]
Read moreShort Off Book Documentary on Logos
Last week PBS posted a new episode of Off Book on its YouTube channel. The short documentary Off Book: The Art of Logo Design/a> produced by Kornhaber Brown examines how great logos are created. Off Book is a web-only series from PBS Arts that expands the definition of art. Each episode explores a cutting-edge genre [...]
Read moreLogos With Punctuation Marks
Jon Phillips of Spyrestudios gathered 34 excellent logos using punctuation marks in an online gallery.
Read morePost TypeCon2009 – Rhythm Identity And Quick Run-Down
Under Consideration/Department of Design had the excellent idea to post a follow-up to their unveiling of the TypeCon logo.
Read moreRTL Introduces Logo For Product Placement
RTL submits a proposal for a logo for product placement on private television, which is to be introduced in Europe in 2010.
Read moreEuropean Union Organises Competition To Design New Bio Logo
The European Union organises a student competition to design a Europe-wide logo for organic products.
Read moreHow The New TypeCon2009 Logo Came To Be
Under Consideration Department of Design document the creation of the new logo for TypeCon2009 on their website.
Read moreWinners of The Worldwide Logo Design Annual Announced
Wolda is the high-profile graphic design award scheme that rewards the best logos and trademarks designed throughout the world.
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