We’ve been clear: your logo is not your brand. But make no mistake, it is the most concentrated, visible piece of your entire strategy. It’s the shortcut to your customer’s memory.
And this is why people get it so wrong. They try to cram their entire business story into a tiny square. They ask their mum for feedback. They end up with a complicated mess that’s impossible to read on a phone and means absolutely nothing to the people who are supposed to buy from them.
A logo has one primary job: to be a memorable, instantly recognisable symbol for your promise. A great logo doesn’t explain, it signals. It’s a simple visual trigger. The Nike swoosh doesn’t say ‘shoes’; it screams ‘victory.’ That’s the game we’re playing here.
In this category, we will dissect how to create that trigger:
Forget what you ‘like.’ It’s irrelevant. It’s time to create a symbol that works. Let’s forge your flag.
Political logos are the highest-stakes branding on Earth. They aren’t just art; they’re weapons designed to move millions. But what can your small business actually steal from the Obama ‘O’, the MAGA hat, or the CND peace symbol? We dissect 25 iconic examples to find practical, real-world branding lessons you can use.
A logo for an online store isn’t art; it’s a tool. But most are failing. Learn the no-BS rules of ecommerce logo design, from the 16×16 favicon test to why a “combination mark” is the best choice for building trust and driving sales.
Think a wordmark is just “typing your name”? Think again. We’re dissecting the 25 best wordmark logos—from Coca-Cola to Google—to show you the hidden genius, the strategic traps, and the lessons you can actually use for your own brand.
The Shell logo, or “Pecten,” is one of the world’s most recognised symbols. But it wasn’t born that way. It was forged through a century of ruthless simplification. Forget “timeless” design—the real lesson here is evolution. We explore the history, the 1971 redesign, and the hard lessons for your own brand identity.
The Volkswagen logo is a masterclass in survival. It endured its controversial origins, a 3D-chrome phase, and a global scandal. We break down the complete history and extract the crucial lessons every small business owner needs to learn about branding.
Why do logos for TV channels like the BBC and HBO work so well? They’re the ultimate masterclass in branding. A professional designer breaks down the 25 best TV channel logos and extracts the real-world lessons small businesses need to learn about simplicity, scalability, and brand identity.
Stop using the mortar and pestle. It’s lazy. We’re breaking down the 25 best pharmacy logos to show you what modern trust actually looks like. If you’re an entrepreneur or pharmacy owner, this is required reading before you design anything.
The history of the Jaguar logo design isn’t a clean story—it’s a chaotic 100-year case study in brand survival. We’re doing a deep dive into the Leaper, the Growler, the 2012 “liquid metal” fiasco, and the new 2024 JLR rebrand.
Why do some logos look professional and others… just don’t? It’s often not the idea, but the execution. A grid system is the underlying structure that separates amateur design from a timeless brand asset. Let’s break down why it matters and how to use one.
Real branding lessons are found in military logos. A senior designer breaks down the top 10 (USMC, SAS, SEALs) and explains how to apply their function, authority, and legacy principles to your small business brand.
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