Fun Characters in Logos

inspiration,logos — by Shannon on January 5, 2012

characters

Characters are very prevalent in logo design and can really add a unique personality to the look and feel of a brand. A word of caution though, it doesn’t work for every company, so it’s best to think about what fits your vibe well and will represent your company appropriately, not just what looks nice.

The characters in these logos are all fun and certainly noteworthy. They do a great job of representing each company in a manner that is professional and memorable. Check out these great examples below!

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Logos with Lions and Tigers and Bears

inspiration,logos — by Shannon on November 22, 2011

animal-logos

Animals are pretty prevalent in logo designs, and I’ve seen so many great ones lately so I wanted to showcase animals in logos today. Using an animal in a logo doesn’t automatically make your logo child-like or silly. Depending on how it’s applied, it can give a very different style. It can be professional, funny, clever, hopeful, friendly, corporate or family-oriented. If you’re planning on using an animal in your logo, think of the characteristics that you want your logo to portray, find an animal that gives you those qualities and then choose a style to use that also demonstrates the same meaning. See some great examples below.

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Current Logo Design Trends

inspiration,logos — by Shannon on September 16, 2011

logo-trends

Logo design trends are constantly changing and evolving to include new color schemes, layouts, themes, and different ideas. Right now, you’ll see that logos with lots of color are popular, bringing in multiple colors to enhance their look. You’ll also see logos with a lot of layers and different things going on that create an interesting look.

There are tons of great trends and ideas in logo design, and today we’ll talk about just a few that we really like, and show you some examples of great logos that embrace these ideas.

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The Value of a Quality Logo

design,logos,marketing — by Shannon on August 15, 2011

logos

It’s common knowledge that a logo is a necessity for any business today. But many small business owners don’t know the process, time, and thought that goes into the creation of that powerful tool, and the impact it can have for your company. Someone once equated displaying a poorly designed site for your company the same as wearing pajamas to an interview for a new job. You wouldn’t want to appear unprofessional and nonchalant about what they think of you, and your company shouldn’t either. The same thought can be applied to your logo, it represents you in everything that you do, so you must put your best foot forward with it.

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Communicating Motion Through Design

design,inspiration,logos — by Shannon on July 28, 2011

motion

You can communicate so many ideas and characteristics through design, without ever using any words. Even when you do use words, the font, size, layout and color can often speak more powerfully than the actual context of the words. The concept of motion and movement is one of those characteristics that can be conveyed quite well through design, and it usually adds a lot of character to the design when it’s done well.

Today we’ll showcase a group of logos that demonstrate motion through symbols, gradients, curves & other techniques.

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Bright Colors, Bold Statement

design,inspiration,logos — by Shannon on May 20, 2011

Color choice is very important in a logo because it’s such a small piece. The colors you choose communicate just as much as the layout, typography, and name of your company itself. If you’re wanting to make a big impact, bright colors can be a good choice for you, although it’s certainly not for everyone.

Bright colors tend to be cheerful and positive, or powerful and regal. We’ve found some great logos to show you today that communicate very different ideas, but they all make a bold statement through bright color choices. Check them out below!

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Great New Logos for the New Year

design,logos — by Shannon on February 7, 2011

logosLogos can be fun and silly, serious and professional, or bright and colorful. There isn’t a right or wrong answer for how a logo must look. Above all it must represent your company well and communicate your business’ philosophy and services.

This collection of logos is diverse in its representation of industries and styles. Great logos aren’t defined by the color or shape, but by how well they communicate what the company does and how well it strikes you as a consumer. Check out this collection of great ones below.

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Animal-Inspired Logo Designs

design,logos — by Shannon on October 6, 2010

mojito2Creative logos are all around us and the unique ideas are fun and inspiring. This week we choose to showcase logos that are inspired by animals. Some of them have an animal-inspired name and used animal imagery to complete the look, others used concepts from the name and incorporated animal imagery to invoke ideas or an emotion.

They are all very different and it’s great to see such a diverse collection of businesses that fall into a similar category and yet offer very different services. Enjoy!

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A Collection of Great Food Logos

logos — by Shannon on June 18, 2010

As many of my friends know, I love food! I also love fun and unique logos so I figured it would be appropriate to gather a collection of great food logos for today’s post. These creative marks are from restaurants, food suppliers, clubs and other companies. They inspire hunger and excitement while maintaining good style. Enjoy!

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Clean, stylish, professional logos

logos — by Shannon on September 17, 2009

In doing some research for a new logo, I’ve come across a bunch of great unique logos recently. These logos caught my eye and I thought they were worthy of sharing. Enjoy.

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