With a few well-chosen lines, a talented designer can create an icon that lasts for decades, one that forms a powerful association in the mind of every person who sees it. An effective simple logo can ...

“We saw it, and we were like, ‘Oh.'” explains CEO John Borthwick. “It wasn’t, ‘Oh my god, I hate that, that’s terrible!’ It was, “Oh, what is that?” The logo wasn’t an ode to a basic geometric shape, ...

Some of the simplest logos in the world, such as the McDonald's arched "M" or the old "MTV" lettering, are also the most successful and recognizable. When you don't need anything too intricate or ...

What makes a logo successful? Ask a dozen different designers, and you’ll get a dozen different answers. But how do you quantify a logo’s excellence, or lack thereof? If you’re Siegel+Gale, you ...