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History of Logo

The document discusses the history and design of logos. It begins by defining what a logo is and its purpose of representing a company. It then explores the history of logos from ancient Greece to the modern era. Key periods mentioned include the 18th and 19th centuries where lithography and typography increased the use of trademarks. The document also provides tips for good logo design, noting they should be simple, versatile, distinctive, and have instant impact. Specific case studies of Starbucks' evolving logo over time are examined in detail. Trends in 2008 and 2009 logo designs are also highlighted.

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History of Logo

The document discusses the history and design of logos. It begins by defining what a logo is and its purpose of representing a company. It then explores the history of logos from ancient Greece to the modern era. Key periods mentioned include the 18th and 19th centuries where lithography and typography increased the use of trademarks. The document also provides tips for good logo design, noting they should be simple, versatile, distinctive, and have instant impact. Specific case studies of Starbucks' evolving logo over time are examined in detail. Trends in 2008 and 2009 logo designs are also highlighted.

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Logo History and Design

Chia Ning Lee Tze-Hsiang Lee David Quick

http://www.youtube.com/user/UPSWBCampaign#

What is a logo?
A logo is the visual representation of a company or organization, which forms the foundation of its corporate identity. It is a name, symbol, monogram, emblem, trademark, or other graphic device designed for easy and denitive recognition by the companys audience. Trust, recognition, and attraction.
Smashlab: Understanding Logo Design: http://www.smashlab.com/les/Understanding_Logo_Design_screen.pdf

Images and words

...for prot and not for prot

History of logos
Ancient Greece Early technology of writing and seals Religious and political identication

Smashlab: Understanding Logo Design: http://www.smashlab.com/les/Understanding_Logo_Design_screen.pdf

History of logos
Industrial technology changes everything. 18th and 19th Centuries: Lithography and typography bring increased use of trademarks for merchants and businesses. By 20th Century, logo design is established part of printing and advertising.
Meggs, Philip B. (1998). A History of Graphic Design (Third ed.). John Wiley & Sons, Inc..

What should a logo be?


The trademark should embody in the simplest form the essential characteristics of the product or institution being advertised. Paul Rand Simple (Describable) Versatile (Scalable and B&W-friendly) Distinctive (Memorable)
Smashlab: Understanding Logo Design: http://www.smashlab.com/les/Understanding_Logo_Design_screen.pdf

What makes a good logo?


Simple? Versatile?

Distinctive?

Smashlab: Understanding Logo Design: http://www.smashlab.com/les/Understanding_Logo_Design_screen.pdf

Trend of current logo design

2008 Logo Design Trends


1. Organic 3d: Starts with a very basic shapes that is applied to a simple transparency effect. 2. Waves-The New Swooshes:Flexibility, transfer,quickness and connection. 3. Web 2.0 Logos:So-called the Apple type logo, rainbow logo,glass Apple logo bright color, cute icon, effect, simple font, rounded font.

organic 3d

Wave

Web 2.0

Apple logo

2008 Logo Design Trends


4. Transparency: Growth, development, combination and connection 5. Underground Typography-Minimal fonts: Minimal Font,catch attention,provoke a sentiment or desire ,but create confusion among conservatives 6. New Rainbow/Color Scale: Sophistication,technology and freshness. There are no boundaries- nothing is impossible
Transparency Minimal Fonts Color scale

2008 Logo Design Trends


7. Sci- Fonts: Typographic logos,Straight edges and simple shapes. less is more 8. Leaves Logos: Synonymous with creativity and innovative thinking.web 2.0 logo feature leaves making springgreen the preferred web 2.0 color. 9. The Ugly 80s: looks like kid play around mindlessly. stands out and get notices,different, never boring 10. The New Crest: Contrast between the old and new-novelty fonts against medieval lions, ancient decorations versus modern object. blending the right element to strike the right chord
Sci- Fonts Leaves 80s The new Crest

2009 Logo Design Trends


1. Psychedelic Pop Background: Part 60s psychedelic part Optical Art. 2. Origami: Small but beautiful,Japanese art of folding paper. 3. Tactile Logos:Texture,invoking the sense of touch 4. Arabesque: Arabic Calligraphy, beautiful soul of middle East. The harmonious blend of ancient calligraphy and modern sans serif fonts works like a charm.
Psychedelic Pop Background Origami Tactile Arabesque

2009 Logo Design Trends


5. Classic Modernism: Somber and calculated,white space is cleverly used. Fundamental shapes,sharp contrast 6. Pictogram: good to communicate the message of here I am instead of Let me tell you about my company 7.80s Geometry Lesson: netuned,visually stable and very difcult to reproduce.
Classic Modernism Pictogram 80s Geometry

2009 Logo Design Trends


8. Typographic Logos: Deliver not only simplicity but also attractiveness. 9. Street Art: Wall paintings, a breath of fresh air, a welcome relief from digital computer art. 10. Puzzle Patterns: Using complex vector graphics to intentionally veer away from the rules. Undisciplined but skillful interplay of type.

Typograohy

Street Art

Puzzle Pattern

2009 Logo Design Trends


To stand out and be refreshingly different at what ever cost From an identity point of view, web 2.0 logos failed miserably. Minimalism is fading , this weakness is paving the way for spectacular remixes to take over A particular style cannot emerge and expert to stay at top indenitely.Logo trends have a short lifespan. New trends emerge only to be contradicted by others that go the opposite direction. More will be the new less. Strong visibility and passion are dictating themes.

Case: STARBUCKS

Original logo, 1971

Make the belly button less obvious Slightly alter the facial expression Remove the unattractive shade around tummy Siren - represent the seductive and irresistible
quality of the coffee
http://gourmet-coffee-zone.com/starbucks-logo.html

Until 1987...
+

Coffee brown
scheme, circular ring surrounding the siren resemble cigar band label

Head of Mercury
(mythology) - bring out the theme of swift speed for espresso coffee

http://gourmet-coffee-zone.com/starbucks-logo.html

From 1987 to 1992

More attractive,
stylized version Chest hidden Text in the circular band simplied
http://gourmet-coffee-zone.com/starbucks-logo.html

Cropped the siren, leave a


hint of tail With the introduction of a new blend (Apr, 2008)- Reintroduced a version of the original logo

From 1971 to now

http://www.starbucks.com/ash/pikeplaceroast/index.html

Logo design tips


Simple is sometimes better A complex logo can be difcult to reproduce and more importantly, difcult to remember. A logo doesnt have to convey what your company does A logo is better designed to be able to adapted to whatever direction the company takes. Size matters Your logo needs to reproduce at a variety of different sizes, particularly on the smallish side.
http://www.thelogofactory.com/logo-design-tips/

Logo design tips


Your logo is for your audience Logo is to appeal to your customers, and should be created with them in mind. Your logo has to have instant impact You probably have a few seconds to grab the viewers attention. Dont change. (Almost) never Brand recognition takes time.
http://www.thelogofactory.com/logo-design-tips/

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