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A logo is a graphic mark or emblem commonly used by commercial enterprises, organizations and even individuals to aid and promote instant public recognition. Logos are either purely graphic (symbols/icons) or are composed of the name of the organization (a logotype or wordmark).
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In its own simplify way this logo is say: “We are creative, we challenge the status quo.” CHUNGKONG.NL [...]... 19th-century, at all times the lion emblem was embedded VERSATILE (1) THE ABILITY TO ADAPT CHUNGKONG.NL A good logo should be able to work across a variety of mediums and applications VECTOR FORMAT is master It ensures that the logo can be scaled to any size A good logo should be able to work both in horizontal and vertical formats VERSATILE (2) CHUNGKONG.NL Ask yourself; is the logo still effective. .. bullseye, the “TARGET” character, it one of the most their recognizable rands logos ever designed Target Corporation, usually known simply as Target CHUNGKONG.NL Favicons: the mini graphics in the browser’s URL bar specifying a particular web-site It is a graphic art form on it own Making something good, limited to 16 colours and 16x16 pixels is the true graphic designers challenge APPROPRIATE CHUNGKONG.NL... R, imitates a small child’s backward writing of “R” which is short for “are” , One big advantage of a good name “that say’s it all”: you don’t need any long and incomprehensible mission statements anymore Everybody knows what you do an how Toys “R” Us, is the largest toy-centered retailer in the United States CHUNGKONG.NL THE BATTLE OF THE BEST(?) Just for fun Source: Fortune How ever questionable... motorcycle, nor is the Nokia logo a mobile phone A logo is purely for IDENTIFICATION CHUNGKONG.NL Belive me, a logo with two bulls colliding headon, is appropriate for a drink that gives you an energy boost And even the annoying Magenta colour is appealing to your emotions in a way that comes headon in your eyes Red Bull is an energy drink, based on market share, it is the most popular energy drink in the... 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The look and feel of the logo should be appropriate for its intended purpose For example, if you are designing a logo for children’s toys store, it would be appropriate to use a childish font & colour scheme This would not be so appropriate for a law firm A logo doesn’t need to show what a business sells or offers as a service Car logos don’t need to show cars The Harley Davidson logo isn’t a motorcycle,...CHUNGKONG.NL The entire logo creates a feeling of movement, energy and excitement A perfect fit for the James Bond series The 007 Gun Symbol Logo is designed in 1962 Joseph Caroff TIMELESS (1) CHUNGKONG.NL Avoid trends Trends come and go A good logo should be timeless Will the logo still be EFFECTIVE in 10, 20, 50 years? And avoid trends Avoid trends Avoid trends! When it comes to brand identity LONGEVITY . BUILDING A GOOD AND EFFECTIVE LOGO A SHORT INTRODUCTION. 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