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Making a logo from scratch!

One of those step by step, how to make a logo from the ground up, follow my design process type of videos. Whether you're an art director or graphic designer brand new to the advertising game or a seasoned pro looking for a new exercise to try on for...

Posted by: Kevin Forister
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8 bold logo moves by brands

The golden arches, a half-eaten apple, a pair of mouse ears... just some of the instantly recognisable logos in the world of big brands. A company’s emblem is a powerful thing and associates everything it represents in one image which means it...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Desigual flips logo for good in new campaign from WE ARE Pi

Barcelona-based fashion house Desigual has permanently flipped its logo as part of a campaign developed by Amsterdam-based creative agency WE ARE Pi. The work is hung on the idea that 'forwards is boring’ and Desigual is the first...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Lacoste replaces logo for Biological Diversity Day

French clothing brand Lacoste has once again removed the classic crocodile logo from its iconic polo shirts to raise awareness for International Day for Biological Diversity (22 May). Save Our Species 2 is taking place today at the brand’s...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Five things to avoid when choosing your logo design

By Paul Heaton, owner and creative director at Reform Studio. Logos are signs, marks of identity designed for easy recognition. They are used by every kind of organisation in every part of the world, from international corporations to charities and...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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The greatest logo ever created... In Croydon

Station Road in Croydon is hardly the world’s most glamourous street. A winding row of semi-derelict buildings squashed up against mobile phone repair shops. However, up above a boarded up shop called ‘itters needs’, I spotted the...

Posted by: Stephen ONeill
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Leaders

Peter Saville had a hand in new CALVIN KLEIN logo

Calvin Klein's new creative director Raf Simons recently unveiled an updated logo for the iconic American fashion label and has revealed that he enlisted the help of British graphic design legend Peter Saville. The Belgian fashion designer, who left...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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A logo a day keeps procrastination away!

Oh for Pete’s sake!!! Did you know that over the course of the last ten years the average attention span has dropped from 12 minutes to a short 3 to 5 minutes and it keeps dropping every year. It is worth talking into consideration in the last...

Posted by: Peter Stylianou
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BBC Three combat new logo criticism with satirical comedy

Red Bee Media has designed a new logo for BBC Three, which has replaced the word “Three” with a more direct and confrontational symbol, which underlines the channel's vibrant, youth-focused content. The entire brand has been repositioned...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Tokyo 2020 Olympics open up logo design after plagiarism fiasco

After ditching its previous identity because of a heavily publicised plagiarism row, the organisers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics have launched a public competition to design a new logo, which isn't just open to the nation of Japan, but (quite...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Industry

Spot The Creativepool Logo on Taxis Around London

Creativepool is hosting the Pool Party London 2015 on Wednesday 16th September at Corbet Place in Shoreditch. Win Tickets for the #PoolPartyLDN Lead sponsor Brighmove Media, have branded black cabs for digital display Creativepool logo and they...

Posted by: Creativepool
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Leaders

The Ultimate Responsive Logo

Fugue Website The New York-based design agency Sagmeister & Walsh has taken a very musical approach with their visual identity for Fugue, a cloud software management brand with a distinctly stylish vibe. The idea was to create an identity that stood...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Is PayPal's audio logo pointless?

Much like text messages and instant noodles, there was a time when audio logos seemed terribly brave and inventive. Received wisdom tells us Intel were the first to deploy such a thing, when they decreed their name could not be shown or spoken...

Posted by: Magnus Shaw
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Leaders

Can I kick it? What's wrong with the World Cup 2014 logo?

Is there anything wrong with a writer reviewing a logo? After all, very few of us know our way around Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop, and I've never met a writer who went to design school. If then, you do think we have no business sounding off about...

Posted by: Magnus Shaw
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Features

Off and On; The twisting tale of the ITV logo.

by Magnus Shaw. Perhaps surprisingly, there's only been an official ITV logo since 1989. Until then, the network was divided into autonomous regions, each with their own brand. If you're in your thirties or forties you'll remember your own - Thames...

Posted by: Creativepool
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Opinions - Online Logo Contests, the pros and cons.

by Jessica Hazel Online Logo Contests have been popping up all over the internet for quite some time now. They allow businesses and individuals to offer a set fee, or prize, for what they consider to be the best logo design. Hundreds of amazing...

Posted by: Creativepool
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What makes a bad logo bad (and a good logo good)?

Unlike Naomi Klein, I like logos. In fact, I think everyone should have one. Not just every company every single person. We could do away with those boring, old fashioned signatures and photos and just stick our personalised logo on things like...

Posted by: Creativepool
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Features

What’s driving so many identity changes?

As one of the world’s most luxurious car brands unveils a refreshed logo, our Client Relationship Director, Paul, looks at why many in the automotive industry are opting for a pared-back identity. Lamborghini. A brand that’s synonymous with...

Posted by: Better
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Industry

Why your brand should be at the centre of your marketing strategy

Creativebloq recently published an article written by Dmytro Spilka that highlights the importance of branding within any organisation’s marketing strategy. Spilka writes: 'In an era dominated by the likes of social media, consumers are...

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Making wellness look good with Wondersuff #CompanySpotlight

This week, we spoke to Paul Alderson, Managing and Creative Director at North Eastern wellness branding specialists Wonderstuff. Wonderstuff does not pitch. The team has been expanding solely through referrals and word of mouth, but their plans to...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Features

A Dirty Secret: Design Doesn't Sell

Can I tell you a secret? As a branding designer and consultant, I've come to realize a truth that might ruffle a few feathers: Design, in and of itself, doesn't sell. Before you sharpen your pitchforks, allow me to elaborate. Design, particularly...

Posted by: Marc Posch
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Rebranding "God's waiting room" #BehindTheBrand

Hallmark Luxury Care Homes, the family-owned group of 22 care homes in England and Wales, relaunches with an all-new brand positioning and identity created by The Corner London. The work sees a complete overhaul of Hallmark’s brand strategy,...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial
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Enduring Brands vs. Fading Stars: Standing the Test of Time #Brand Month

Not every brand can be an icon and even those that achieve iconic status are not guaranteed immortality. Of course, changing consumer and economic trends are always going to play an important part in whether a brand sticks around for months, years or...

Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
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Features

Creative Freedom vs Cultural Sensitivity: The England Kit Controversy

As creatives, we’re always treading a fine line between letting our creative souls run free and pleasing not only our clients but our audiences. Never is this more apparent than when a piece of creative stirs controversy and we’re forced...

Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
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Are Brand Mascots Still Relevant in 2024? #BrandMonth

When we think of the 90s, we often picture neon lights, garish colours, skateboards, “attitude” and POGS. But above all else, what the 90s represented to me was the dawn of the mascot. Of course, many entertainment franchises lived or...

Posted by: Benjamin Hiorns
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Industry

How to hire a Typographer

In today’s digital era, typography plays a pivotal role in enhancing brand identity, conveying meaning, and elevating the user experience. Whether you’re designing a website, logo, or marketing materials, the right typographer (font...

Posted by: Creativepool Editorial

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