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Italian graphic designer Cristina Napoleone has created a tumblr of logos based on current events. She transforms the years biggest headlines into simple yet informative visuals. Check out the royal baby bump, the US presidential election and more here
eBay is growing up and has a new logo to prove it.
As the first logo change in 17 years, the new design is meant to mirror the company’s rebrand from an online auction site to a more versatile and expansive retail space. While they have kept the signature eBay colors, the new logo appears more uniform and linear.
The MTA announced it will offer ad space on the front and back of MetroCards. The MTA isn’t being precious about their logo either, the entire space is up for grabs, other than the black strip. Users won’t be able to choose which card they get, it’s up to the stack inside the machine. While it’s bittersweet to see an iconic piece of New York become ad space, maybe this means the F train will actually run on weekends.
Via NYTimes.
The New York Times Magazine asked 8 designers to re-imagine their logo for the latest issue. From simple font change to adding laserbeam-eyed cats, the designers truly embraced the freedom of the assignment. Check out the designs here.
The Brooklyn Nets logo is an homage to subway signage of 1957 when Brooklyn last claimed a major league franchise.
Did you know? Salvador Dali designed the Chupa Chups logo in 1958. Dali also insisted the placement of the logo be on top of the lollipop rather than the side so that it could always be viewed intact. http://bit.ly/zZG1OE
Another example of the “flexible logos” trend. Skyscanner’s new identity is smart and simple. http://bit.ly/yi0469
The Brands of the World 2011 Logo Awards Winners have been announced, see what you think of them here.
The new Windows 8 logo ditches the flag for a, er, window. Take a look at the updated and much simplified logo by Pentagram: bit.ly/yHs6Cf
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We love a good brand mash-up and these spoof baby bottles really tickle our fancy. The art project by Italian designer Anna Utopia Giordano, mixes famous alcohol brands and kids toy makers. Sadly they are not for sale: http://bit.ly/yKHlBe
DC have unveiled a new identity in the literal sense. The D peels back to unveil the hidden C, symbolizing the duality of their iconic ‘super’ characters. It’s also a nice nod to the anticipated turning of a page when reading: http://bit.ly/zFdOwN
The new proposed logo for HP is a no go. “HP is one of the world’s most valuable brands and has no plans to adopt the new logo proposed by Moving Brands”. Oh well: http://bit.ly/u44aJs
A clean and modern new mark for HP designed by Moving Brands… which may or may not be implemented, we’ll keep you posted: http://bit.ly/uZuTpU
Get the insight on the design of some of the world’s most iconic logos. Chermayeff & Geismar are set to release a monograph that covers the principles of identity design: http://bit.ly/q27LGE
