Posts tagged with design and logos

Their universe-wide reboot only weeks away, DC Comics has released 52 new logos for their books; they've been met with some praise and much griping. But what makes a good superhero logo? Maybe the design history of Daredevil (parts 2, 3, 4), The Hulk (parts 2, 3, 4), The Atom, (parts 2, 3), World's Finest (parts 2, 3, 4, 5, ), The Legion of Superheroes (parts 2, 3, 4, 5, Batman (previously) or Superman can shed a clue. [more inside]
posted by Toby Dammit X on Aug 25, 2011 - 30 comments

Evolution of NBA Team Logos
posted by swift on Aug 16, 2011 - 133 comments

Logos + Truth Sunglasses: Honest Logos
posted by Memo on Apr 21, 2011 - 44 comments

You may have already noticed some of the visual tricks in these logos. Or maybe not. (I never saw the b--- in the T-------- logo before.) Or maybe you just think these are too obvious for words and there are much better examples out there. (via)
posted by maudlin on May 18, 2009 - 119 comments

Downloadable original logos and badges for restoring old woodworking machines. Via Old Woodworking Machines and the Draplin Design Co.
posted by mattdidthat on Apr 22, 2009 - 12 comments

Today has turned into a real-life nightmare. I wish I could wake up. This nightmare started 9 months ago and has been recurring ever since.

Designer Jon Engle is being billed $18,000 by stockart.com. Some people are trying to save Jon. [more inside]
posted by wundermint on Apr 7, 2009 - 217 comments

Evolution of Corporate Logos
posted by gwint on Oct 7, 2008 - 76 comments

United States election logos, 2008-1960.
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane on May 15, 2008 - 84 comments

Remember the new, inscrutable license plate put out by the state of Oklahoma commemorating 9/11? Well, apparently the CIA can design logos pretty well too. Presenting the Terrorist Buster.
posted by chlorus on Oct 24, 2007 - 72 comments

Terrorist Organization Logos.
posted by fandango_matt on Sep 11, 2007 - 50 comments

The web. In logos. Categorized. via.
posted by signal on Jun 12, 2007 - 23 comments

Fontfilter -- ever wondered what font a logo uses? Wonder no more. (site's in German but the chart is simple--there's also a reversed one, by font instead of by company)
posted by amberglow on May 29, 2007 - 14 comments

Idiocratic Design. A look at the signs and logos that litter the world in Idiocracy.
posted by chunking express on Feb 28, 2007 - 53 comments

A glossary of famous brands
posted by deern the headlice on Feb 26, 2007 - 24 comments

What happens if traditional companies were remade into Web 2.0 companies? Think these guys will get any VC funding? Origin Here.
(Via A, Via B)
posted by phyrewerx on Jul 25, 2006 - 35 comments

Best Logo of All Time? No question. I tip my cap to the graphic designer that came up with this one. via Boing Boing
posted by spock on May 5, 2005 - 57 comments

Best google logo ?
posted by magullo on Mar 7, 2002 - 28 comments

Is it just me, or has there been a trend towards creating logos that look like whirlpools? I have compiled a small collection of company logos that seem to have been separated at birth. Additional sightings are welcome.
posted by grant on Nov 17, 1999 - 2 comments