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Here are some popular ones:


Baskin Robbins (31 flavors):

Fedex (arrow between E and X):

Big 10 (previous logo with an 11 to highlight the 11 teams, new logo recently unveiled has IG/10):

Amazon ("from A to Z"):


Sun Microsystems (all four sides of the box say "SUN"):


Goodwill (face is also a "g"):

Here are some popular ones:


Baskin Robbins (31 flavors):

Fedex (arrow between E and X):

Big 10 (previous logo with an 11 to highlight the 11 teams, new logo recently unveiled has IG/10):

Amazon ("from A to Z"):


Sun Microsystems (all four sides of the box say "SUN"):


Goodwill (face is also a "g"):

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Every iPhone user knows Safari, a browser that you never used but can't be removed from you phone. And honestly, this logo design was a disaster in my eyes before I learned a secret about it.

Safari means an overland journey by hunters and the logo is a compass, therefore it's not hard to interpret the meanings that Safari is a compass that help your safari on the internet.

Then, what is the secret? Obviously, it can't be the above, the following picture show you the truth.

Focus on the needle, and you'll find the angle of deflection of the compass’ needle in the two logo is slightly different. W

Every iPhone user knows Safari, a browser that you never used but can't be removed from you phone. And honestly, this logo design was a disaster in my eyes before I learned a secret about it.

Safari means an overland journey by hunters and the logo is a compass, therefore it's not hard to interpret the meanings that Safari is a compass that help your safari on the internet.

Then, what is the secret? Obviously, it can't be the above, the following picture show you the truth.

Focus on the needle, and you'll find the angle of deflection of the compass’ needle in the two logo is slightly different. Why does Apple change the Safari logo for iOS 11? Well, in reality the earth's magnetic north is changing, and moved more than 1000 kilometers towards north over the past 150 years. Therefore, Apple changes the logo in order to align design and reality. Apple is really a master of detail processing, and this is the reason I become a fan of it.

Another example of detail processing I found:

Switch on

Switch off

Notice the switch on the torch.

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Mukesh Dhirubhai Ambani, India’s richest man and the chairman of Reliance industries Limited, launched the Reliance Jio infocomm Limited (RJIL) today and unveiled his plans to become the most comprehensive provider of Telecom and Internet services across India.

If you take a close look at the Jio logo, you’d find it to be the mirror image of the word Oil. This reflects in a way Reliance’s journey from Oil and petroleum exploration to the world of Telecom & Data mining.

Great job, I’d say. Cheers!

Mukesh Dhirubhai Ambani, India’s richest man and the chairman of Reliance industries Limited, launched the Reliance Jio infocomm Limited (RJIL) today and unveiled his plans to become the most comprehensive provider of Telecom and Internet services across India.

If you take a close look at the Jio logo, you’d find it to be the mirror image of the word Oil. This reflects in a way Reliance’s journey from Oil and petroleum exploration to the world of Telecom & Data mining.

Great job, I’d say. Cheers!

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Many logos incorporate hidden messages or clever design elements that convey additional meanings. Here are some notable examples:

  1. FedEx: The FedEx logo features a hidden arrow between the letters "E" and "X," symbolizing speed and precision.
  2. Amazon: The Amazon logo has an arrow that starts at the letter "A" and points to the letter "Z," indicating that they sell everything from A to Z. The arrow also resembles a smile, suggesting customer satisfaction.
  3. Baskin-Robbins: The logo includes a pink and blue design where the number "31" is cleverly integrated into the "B" and "R," representing the 31 fl

Many logos incorporate hidden messages or clever design elements that convey additional meanings. Here are some notable examples:

  1. FedEx: The FedEx logo features a hidden arrow between the letters "E" and "X," symbolizing speed and precision.
  2. Amazon: The Amazon logo has an arrow that starts at the letter "A" and points to the letter "Z," indicating that they sell everything from A to Z. The arrow also resembles a smile, suggesting customer satisfaction.
  3. Baskin-Robbins: The logo includes a pink and blue design where the number "31" is cleverly integrated into the "B" and "R," representing the 31 flavors of ice cream.
  4. Toblerone: The Toblerone logo features a bear hidden within the mountain, representing the city of Bern, Switzerland, where the chocolate was created.
  5. NBC: The NBC logo has a peacock with its feathers in different colors, which represents the company’s commitment to diversity and its early color broadcasting.
  6. Sony Vaio: The Sony Vaio logo combines the letters "V" and "A" in a way that represents analog waves, while the "I" and "O" symbolize digital signals (1s and 0s).
  7. Pinterest: The Pinterest logo has a stylized "P" that also resembles a pin, reflecting the platform's purpose of pinning ideas and inspiration.
  8. BMW: The BMW logo is often interpreted as a spinning propeller, reflecting the company's history in aviation, though it also represents the colors of the Bavarian flag.
  9. Cisco: The Cisco logo features a stylized representation of the Golden Gate Bridge, symbolizing connectivity, while the lines above represent data transmission.
  10. LG: The LG logo features a smiling face created by the letters "L" and "G," conveying a friendly and approachable brand image.

These logos use visual elements and clever design to convey additional meanings, making them memorable and effective in communicating their brand identity.

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FedEx's Arabic logo also has the arrow, but reversed since Arabic is read from right to left:

FedEx's Arabic logo also has the arrow, but reversed since Arabic is read from right to left:

Where do I start?

I’m a huge financial nerd, and have spent an embarrassing amount of time talking to people about their money habits.

Here are the biggest mistakes people are making and how to fix them:

Not having a separate high interest savings account

Having a separate account allows you to see the results of all your hard work and keep your money separate so you're less tempted to spend it.

Plus with rates above 5.00%, the interest you can earn compared to most banks really adds up.

Here is a list of the top savings accounts available today. Deposit $5 before moving on because this is one of th

Where do I start?

I’m a huge financial nerd, and have spent an embarrassing amount of time talking to people about their money habits.

Here are the biggest mistakes people are making and how to fix them:

Not having a separate high interest savings account

Having a separate account allows you to see the results of all your hard work and keep your money separate so you're less tempted to spend it.

Plus with rates above 5.00%, the interest you can earn compared to most banks really adds up.

Here is a list of the top savings accounts available today. Deposit $5 before moving on because this is one of the biggest mistakes and easiest ones to fix.

Overpaying on car insurance

You’ve heard it a million times before, but the average American family still overspends by $417/year on car insurance.

If you’ve been with the same insurer for years, chances are you are one of them.

Pull up Coverage.com, a free site that will compare prices for you, answer the questions on the page, and it will show you how much you could be saving.

That’s it. You’ll likely be saving a bunch of money. Here’s a link to give it a try.

Consistently being in debt

If you’ve got $10K+ in debt (credit cards…medical bills…anything really) you could use a debt relief program and potentially reduce by over 20%.

Here’s how to see if you qualify:

Head over to this Debt Relief comparison website here, then simply answer the questions to see if you qualify.

It’s as simple as that. You’ll likely end up paying less than you owed before and you could be debt free in as little as 2 years.

Missing out on free money to invest

It’s no secret that millionaires love investing, but for the rest of us, it can seem out of reach.

Times have changed. There are a number of investing platforms that will give you a bonus to open an account and get started. All you have to do is open the account and invest at least $25, and you could get up to $1000 in bonus.

Pretty sweet deal right? Here is a link to some of the best options.

Having bad credit

A low credit score can come back to bite you in so many ways in the future.

From that next rental application to getting approved for any type of loan or credit card, if you have a bad history with credit, the good news is you can fix it.

Head over to BankRate.com and answer a few questions to see if you qualify. It only takes a few minutes and could save you from a major upset down the line.

How to get started

Hope this helps! Here are the links to get started:

Have a separate savings account
Stop overpaying for car insurance
Finally get out of debt
Start investing with a free bonus
Fix your credit

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The logo represents the traditional shutter mechanism. The whitespace which the shutter encloses depicts a house (
Casa), implying that it is meant for personal use.
The
pi stands for Pixels.
In short, your personal pictures!!


The logo represents the traditional shutter mechanism. The whitespace which the shutter encloses depicts a house (
Casa), implying that it is meant for personal use.
The
pi stands for Pixels.
In short, your personal pictures!!

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Saw these on Website Magazine's "11 inspiring (and appropriate) Logo Designs" http://bit.ly/e8ptMy



Saw these on Website Magazine's "11 inspiring (and appropriate) Logo Designs" http://bit.ly/e8ptMy



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If you want to write better essays, it’s helpful to understand the criteria teachers use to score them. Instead of solely focusing on the grade you are given, focus on how you are being graded and how you can improve, even if you are already getting a high grade.

Development of Your Thesis

A thesis is the essence of your paper—the claim you are making, the point you are trying to prove. All the other paragraphs in your essay will revolve around this one central idea. Your thesis statement consists of the one or two sentences of your introduction that explain what your position on the topic at ha

If you want to write better essays, it’s helpful to understand the criteria teachers use to score them. Instead of solely focusing on the grade you are given, focus on how you are being graded and how you can improve, even if you are already getting a high grade.

Development of Your Thesis

A thesis is the essence of your paper—the claim you are making, the point you are trying to prove. All the other paragraphs in your essay will revolve around this one central idea. Your thesis statement consists of the one or two sentences of your introduction that explain what your position on the topic at hand is. Teachers will evaluate all your other paragraphs on how well they relate to or support this statement.

Strong Form

A good essay presents thoughts in a logical order. The format should be easy to follow. The introduction should flow naturally to the body paragraphs, and the conclusion should tie everything together. The best way to do this is to lay out the outline of your paper before you begin. After you finish your essay, review the form to see if thoughts progress naturally. Ensure your paragraphs and sentences are in a logical order, the transitions are smooth so that the paragraphs are coherently connected, and that your body paragraphs relate to the thesis statement.

Style

Just as your clothes express your personality, the style of your essay reveals your writing persona. You demonstrate your fluency by writing precise sentences that vary in form. A mature writer uses various types of sentences, idiomatic phrases, and demonstrates knowledge of genre-specific vocabulary, all the while ensuring the writing reflects your authentic voice.

Conventions

Conventions include spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and grammar. Having lots of mistakes suggests carelessness and diminishes the credibility of your arguments. Furthermore, because most essays are written on computers these days, there is a lower tolerance for spelling mistakes, which can easily be avoided with spell-checking tools such as Grammarly. Beyond spelling, Grammarly can also help to weed out other major grammatical errors. Follow up with a close reading of your entire paper.

Support and References

Finally, your teacher will examine your resources. Select information from reliable websites, articles, and books. Use quotes and paraphrases to support your ideas, but be sure to credit your sources correctly. Also, always remember that copying five consecutive words or more from any source constitutes plagiarism. If you are concerned about unintentionally quoting your sources, Grammarly Pro offers a plagiarism detector so you can always double-check your work.

The grades you get on your essays are important, but you can never improve your writing if they are the only things you consider. Focus on improving your essays’ overall structure—the thesis development, form, style, conventions, and support. Learning to master these five elements will cause your scores to soar!

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Logos with hidden messages abound, showcasing creativity and strategic design thinking. Examples include the Baskin-Robbins logo incorporating the number 31 in pink to signify their 31 flavors, and the Goodwill logo where the letter G doubles as a smiling face. These hidden elements not only intrigue viewers but also reinforce brand identity and values. Exploring such logos offers insights into effective branding strategies. For more examples and discussions on hidden messages in logos, check out my Quora Profile.

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The logo which nobody should miss:

For those of you who thought it was nothing but a potpourri of various letters without meaning, read on.

The logo is an unfinished globe constructed from jigsaw pieces-with some pieces missing at the top—inscribed with glyphs from many different writing systems.

Each piece bears a glyph (letter or character) from a writing system symbolizing the multilingualism of Wikipedia. They include the Cyrillic letter И (“I”), the Greek letter Ω (Omega), the Korean syllabic block위(wi), the Arabic letter و (Waw), the Chinese character維(Wéi), the Hindi akshar वि (Wi) at the

The logo which nobody should miss:

For those of you who thought it was nothing but a potpourri of various letters without meaning, read on.

The logo is an unfinished globe constructed from jigsaw pieces-with some pieces missing at the top—inscribed with glyphs from many different writing systems.

Each piece bears a glyph (letter or character) from a writing system symbolizing the multilingualism of Wikipedia. They include the Cyrillic letter И (“I”), the Greek letter Ω (Omega), the Korean syllabic block위(wi), the Arabic letter و (Waw), the Chinese character維(Wéi), the Hindi akshar वि (Wi) at the left, the Bangla borno উ(U) , the Kannada akshara ವಿ(Vi) at the bottom, the Hebrew (and also Yiddish) letter ו (Vav), the Georgian ვ (Vin) and at the uppermost left the Armenian Վ (Vev).
As with the Latin letter “W”, these glyphs are in most cases the first glyph of the name “Wikipedia” rendered in that language.
The empty space at the top represents the (incomplete) nature of the project, and languages yet to be added.
Source:
Logo of Wikipedia

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Yoga Australia Logo


At first glance the logo may look like a simple picture women's silhouette in a yoga pose, but if you take a second look at this image, you'll see how the negative space between her leg, hips and arm looks like Australia.

Yoga Australia Logo


At first glance the logo may look like a simple picture women's silhouette in a yoga pose, but if you take a second look at this image, you'll see how the negative space between her leg, hips and arm looks like Australia.

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The best one I've ever seen is the A-style brand of clothes that are available in Italy.

When I went to Rome a few years ago I saw a lot of shops selling clothes with this logo on and a lot of people (including children) wearing A-style clothes. At first to the innocent eye it just appears to be the letter A with two dots on the left side. But when you work out what the name means and look closer and try to decipher the image that's when you realise.

P.s Once you see it, you cannot unsee it.

The best one I've ever seen is the A-style brand of clothes that are available in Italy.

When I went to Rome a few years ago I saw a lot of shops selling clothes with this logo on and a lot of people (including children) wearing A-style clothes. At first to the innocent eye it just appears to be the letter A with two dots on the left side. But when you work out what the name means and look closer and try to decipher the image that's when you realise.

P.s Once you see it, you cannot unsee it.

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Many famous logos incorporate hidden messages that cleverly enhance brand storytelling and consumer engagement. Examples include the FedEx arrow symbolizing speed, Coca-Cola's hidden image of Denmark's flag in its logo, and Toblerone's bear silhouette in the mountain shape. These hidden elements add layers of meaning and intrigue to logo design, making them memorable and iconic. To explore more about hidden messages in logos, visit my Quora Profile for detailed insights.

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Cisco's logo is the Golden Gate Bridge from San FranCISCO.

Cisco's logo is the Golden Gate Bridge from San FranCISCO.

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Here's my favorite, which turns out to be a sort of Rorschach test:

Here's my favorite, which turns out to be a sort of Rorschach test:

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Eighty20


The eighty20 logo is a bit of a geeky one to figure out, the two lines of squares represent a binary sequence with the blue squares being 1′s and the grey squares being 0′s. Which makes 1010000 which represents eighty and 0010100 which represents 20.

Eighty20


The eighty20 logo is a bit of a geeky one to figure out, the two lines of squares represent a binary sequence with the blue squares being 1′s and the grey squares being 0′s. Which makes 1010000 which represents eighty and 0010100 which represents 20.

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Logos like the Amazon logo and the FedEx logo contain hidden messages, such as arrows that symbolize delivery and satisfaction. Conversely, worst logo designs often suffer from complexity, lack of clarity, or poor color choices, resulting in confusion or misinterpretation. Good design balances creativity with clarity. For more insights, you can explore my Quora Profile.

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Here’s the logo of Jibble Group, the parent company that as of recently owns software products Jibble.io and PayrollPanda.my.

So, why black? Why that font? And, of course, what’s the secret message?

Ok, the designer made a draft for Jibble Group’s logo using the same font used for Jibble's logo - so that wasn’t too creative.

He then sent the text logo above to one of the co-founders - that co-founder asked the other co-founders in a message in Slack what colour it should be - all of us were snowed with work so didn't reply - and so he just went with the original colourless (i.e. black) he got it

Here’s the logo of Jibble Group, the parent company that as of recently owns software products Jibble.io and PayrollPanda.my.

So, why black? Why that font? And, of course, what’s the secret message?

Ok, the designer made a draft for Jibble Group’s logo using the same font used for Jibble's logo - so that wasn’t too creative.

He then sent the text logo above to one of the co-founders - that co-founder asked the other co-founders in a message in Slack what colour it should be - all of us were snowed with work so didn't reply - and so he just went with the original colourless (i.e. black) he got it in.

I mean, he knew we wouldn't be able to complain as we all had our chance - and missed it - and then he forged ahead.

Oh, the secret hidden message? “Focus on building a great business instead of wasting time on your logo.”

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Formula 1:


http://www.formula1.com/default.html

Number 1 in the negative space between the F and the red stripes which are

italicized

to evoke a sense of speed and movement.

Sony Vaio:


Someone told me that the he name Vaio has a hidden meaning - the first two letters represent the basic analogue signal and the last two letters are made to look like a 1 and 0, representing the digital signal. - http

Formula 1:


http://www.formula1.com/default.html

Number 1 in the negative space between the F and the red stripes which are

italicized

to evoke a sense of speed and movement.

Sony Vaio:


Someone told me that the he name Vaio has a hidden meaning - the first two letters represent the basic analogue signal and the last two letters are made to look like a 1 and 0, representing the digital signal. - http://theroxor.com/2009/10/22/23-brilliant-logos-with-hidden-messages/


Roxy:


"Roxy is a company that specializes in clothing and accessories for girls who love snowboarding, surfing… The company is actually a part of Quiksilver. The Roxy logo is made of two Quiksilver logos that form a heart." - http://theroxor.com/2009/10/22/23-brilliant-logos-with-hidden-messages/

Tostitos:


http://www.fritolay.com/tostitos/ :

You can see two people ...

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This is the logo for Quark 2014, the annual techno-managerial festival of BITS Pilani K.K. Birla Goa Campus, which I came across on Facebook.

On first glance, it looks nothing different. But the caption with the picture reveals a whole new dimension.


TILT YOUR SCREENS TO SEE BEYOND !


You need to either tilt your laptop screens or move away from your desktops to see what the logo has got to reveal. [ Open the image and then try it for a better effect]

Furthermore, the organizers had an answer for the two streaks across the logo too.

"The streak, right through the middle of t

This is the logo for Quark 2014, the annual techno-managerial festival of BITS Pilani K.K. Birla Goa Campus, which I came across on Facebook.

On first glance, it looks nothing different. But the caption with the picture reveals a whole new dimension.


TILT YOUR SCREENS TO SEE BEYOND !


You need to either tilt your laptop screens or move away from your desktops to see what the logo has got to reveal. [ Open the image and then try it for a better effect]

Furthermore, the organizers had an answer for the two streaks across the logo too.

"The streak, right through the middle of the logo, is in two parts, a lighter shade of blue and the darker shade of blue. The lighter shade of blue represents the skill you hold with yourself - something which you build up over the years. The darker shade is nothing but your passion for what you do, which is strong and intense.

Towards the end of the streak, it gets narrower, since you learn to channelize yourself and focus as you gain more experience. You would also notice the two colors interchange which effectively stands for the gain of prospects. With skill, you find your passion; with passion, you gain your skill. "

Source: https://www.facebook.com/bitsquark

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The mountain in the Toblerone logo contains a hidden bear.

(The name Bern in Switzerland, which is the hometown of Toblerone, translates as "City of Bears")

The logo for Motorway (a car buying website) has a hidden traffic light in their logo.

The mountain in the Toblerone logo contains a hidden bear.

(The name Bern in Switzerland, which is the hometown of Toblerone, translates as "City of Bears")

The logo for Motorway (a car buying website) has a hidden traffic light in their logo.

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Some of the lesser famous Ones


Mummy: the Typography welded in the space of a mummy.


Schizophrenic: Display dual moods in the logo.

Food Writers : Pen with a spoon creatively placed in the middle.



Lockey: Both a lock and the key placed subtly.


8 FIsh : there 4 four fishes in the fore-color and four in the backdrop's color..

NOTE: I do not own these designs just a fan of them. found these under inspirational section at Design Tips, Tutorials and Inspiration


Some of the lesser famous Ones


Mummy: the Typography welded in the space of a mummy.


Schizophrenic: Display dual moods in the logo.

Food Writers : Pen with a spoon creatively placed in the middle.



Lockey: Both a lock and the key placed subtly.


8 FIsh : there 4 four fishes in the fore-color and four in the backdrop's color..

NOTE: I do not own these designs just a fan of them. found these under inspirational section at Design Tips, Tutorials and Inspiration

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In the US, one of the most famous brands in the headphones business is Beats Inc, founded by famous rapper Dr. Dre. Their products are some of the most highly coveted in the business and costs hundreds of dollars.

As for their logo, it just looks like a “b” that is cut out from a round circle.

But if you look more closely and treat the circle as a human’s head, the cutout looks like a pair of headphones! Think of it as if the “head” is facing to the left.

So now, do you see a human head with headphones on?

The company was bought out by Apple for 3 billion dollars in 2014 and I’m not surprised the

In the US, one of the most famous brands in the headphones business is Beats Inc, founded by famous rapper Dr. Dre. Their products are some of the most highly coveted in the business and costs hundreds of dollars.

As for their logo, it just looks like a “b” that is cut out from a round circle.

But if you look more closely and treat the circle as a human’s head, the cutout looks like a pair of headphones! Think of it as if the “head” is facing to the left.

So now, do you see a human head with headphones on?

The company was bought out by Apple for 3 billion dollars in 2014 and I’m not surprised the least.

Whoever designed this was an absolute genius and it paid off well.

CZ

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The Guild of Food Writers

The spoon is the center of the ink pen.

The Guild of Food Writers

The spoon is the center of the ink pen.

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GIF source- Google

"There were a number of different colour variations [of the Google logo]," Ruth Kedar, the original brand's graphic designer, explained-

"We went with the primary colours, but instead of following the pattern in order, we added a secondary colour to the L, reinforcing the impression that Google doesn't follow the rules."


  • Pinterest

Image source- Pinterest

Pinterest has got it’s namesake from the idea of ‘pinning’, and so the logo represents.

The ‘P’ in the logo forms a pushpin 📌.


  • LG

Image source- Google

The pink circle makes face.

The ‘L’ makes nose and the ‘G’ makes the rest f

Footnotes

  • Google

GIF source- Google

"There were a number of different colour variations [of the Google logo]," Ruth Kedar, the original brand's graphic designer, explained-

"We went with the primary colours, but instead of following the pattern in order, we added a secondary colour to the L, reinforcing the impression that Google doesn't follow the rules."


  • Pinterest

Image source- Pinterest

Pinterest has got it’s namesake from the idea of ‘pinning’, and so the logo represents.

The ‘P’ in the logo forms a pushpin 📌.


  • LG

Image source- Google

The pink circle makes face.

The ‘L’ makes nose and the ‘G’ makes the rest face.

It looks like Pac-Man, isn’t it?


  • Amazon

Image source- Forbes

Their logo's yellow arrow begins with the letter 'a' and finishes with the word 'z,' signifying that they offer everything from a to z.

The arrowhead is a stylised dimple or grin line, while the arrow indicates a smile.

The grin represents the joy that consumers get when they purchase on Amazon.


~Mannu…

Footnotes

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Many of the brilliant logo designs have already been mentioned. Here are a few more. The awesome meanings and exemplary intelligence behind designing them is praiseworthy. :)

1. London Symphony Orchestra


Designed by The Partners, the London Symphony Orchestra logo is in its entirety a marvelous example of hidden meaning in logo design. Most likely the first thing you’ll notice in this logo are the letters LSO, an acronym for the name of the company, but with an extra effort you’ll also be able to visualize an orchestra conductor holding a baton in his hand.


This seems to me one of the best exa

Many of the brilliant logo designs have already been mentioned. Here are a few more. The awesome meanings and exemplary intelligence behind designing them is praiseworthy. :)

1. London Symphony Orchestra


Designed by The Partners, the London Symphony Orchestra logo is in its entirety a marvelous example of hidden meaning in logo design. Most likely the first thing you’ll notice in this logo are the letters LSO, an acronym for the name of the company, but with an extra effort you’ll also be able to visualize an orchestra conductor holding a baton in his hand.


This seems to me one of the best examples of hidden meaning, first because is hidden in plain sight, but more importantly, because the secondary element—the conductor—has a very strong conceptual connection with the essence of the business; which makes this logo very special.


2. EIGHT

This logo was made by Stylo Design, a design agency from Covent Garden, London. The entire logo is created with only one number; the number 8. By omitting certain parts of this number, they were able to create the brand name.


3. MERCK Pharmaceuticals

The pharmaceutical company's logo is made up of a capsule and two pills. In a very scientific poll of the two people next to me, 50% were surprised, while the other 50% said that's the only thing that logo could possibly be.

4. CLUENATIC

This was a logo created for a puzzle game called Cluenatic. This game involves unraveling four clues. The logo has the letters C, L, U and E arranged as a maze. and from a distance, the logo looks like a key.


5. Elettro Domestici Home Appliances

The designer of ED Logo – “Elettro Domestici -Home Appliances” in English, changed the concept of traditional logo designing through this logo. The designer has amazingly used the negative space to demonstrate the letter “E” and “D” making the logo look like an electric plug.


6. XNA


This collection of tools used by video game developers has a clever logo. The orange portion of the “X” actually represents the letters “XNA” in morse code.

7. Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation of America

This logo communicates so much with such a simple design. The company’s tag line is “We rebuild lives, step by step by step.”


8. PICASA


The colorful portion of Google’s Picasa logo represents a camera shutter while the negative space is a house. Casa means “house” in Spanish and Pi can be short for “pixel index”. If you put them together you have a house for your pictures.

9. Eighty Twenty


If you spotted the hidden symbolism you have earned yourself +2 geek points. The squares above the ‘Eighty20′ when read in binary (1010000 & 0010100) form the numbers 80 & 20 respectively.


Sources:
Smart Logos with Hidden Symbolism, 20 Clever Logos with Hidden Symbolism, Stylo Design - Design & Digital Consultancy - Surefire

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This is acually one of the best I know: the german climbing clothing brand "Monkee"


Of course, the gorilla stands for the climbing - but if you look closer you will see the angel in it's arms - representing the respect for humanity and environment, as Monkee is producing "eco fair wear" only from bio or recycled materials.

This is acually one of the best I know: the german climbing clothing brand "Monkee"


Of course, the gorilla stands for the climbing - but if you look closer you will see the angel in it's arms - representing the respect for humanity and environment, as Monkee is producing "eco fair wear" only from bio or recycled materials.

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1. Nokia – Name of city in Finland…

2. Mercedes – Name of the daughter of the founder …

3. Pepsi – Named from the digestive enzyme pepsin …

4. Honda – From the name of its founder Soichiro Honda …

5. Sony – from the Latin word ‘sonus’meaning sound …

6. Maggi – Food company named after its founder, Julius Maggi …

7. Suzuki – From the name of its founder, Michio Suzuki …

8. Samsung – Meaning ‘three stars’ inKorean …

9. Toyota – From the name of founder, Sakichi Toyoda …. .

10. Yamaha – After Torakusu Yamaha, who founded the company

11. Adidas – From the name of the founder Adolf (Adi) Dassler. (das)

12.Del

1. Nokia – Name of city in Finland…

2. Mercedes – Name of the daughter of the founder …

3. Pepsi – Named from the digestive enzyme pepsin …

4. Honda – From the name of its founder Soichiro Honda …

5. Sony – from the Latin word ‘sonus’meaning sound …

6. Maggi – Food company named after its founder, Julius Maggi …

7. Suzuki – From the name of its founder, Michio Suzuki …

8. Samsung – Meaning ‘three stars’ inKorean …

9. Toyota – From the name of founder, Sakichi Toyoda …. .

10. Yamaha – After Torakusu Yamaha, who founded the company

11. Adidas – From the name of the founder Adolf (Adi) Dassler. (das)

12.Dell- From the name of its founder Michael Dell …

13.Volkswagen-In German, Volkswagen means people’s car.

14.Vodafone- The name is combination of the words voice, data and telephone.

15.Microsoft-combination of two words microcomputer and software.(‘Micro-Soft’. Later the company dropped the hyphen.)

16.Infosys- The name is short form of information system.

17.Amazon- One of the largest rivers in the world the Amazon River.(The company founder Jeff Bezos wanted the name to represent the potential for a larger volume of sales.)

18.Audi - The translation for Horch(founder August Horch) is Audi in Latin, which means ‘listen’

19.Coca-Cola- The name was derived from the coca leaves and kola nuts originally used as flavouring. The K in Kola was replaced with a C for marketing purpose.

20.Google- The name Google was an accidental misspelling of the word googol, which is a large number equivalent to ten raised to the power of hundred.

Source: Google

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Whole name of the company in one logo… awesome ryt..

The highw...

Whole name of the company in one logo… awesome ryt..

The highw...

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The new World Trade Center logo contains at least 6 hidden messages in its design including a tribute to the two fallen towers.

According to Belinda Lanks, the Bloomberg Businessweek design editor:

1. The trident was the signature architectural element at the Twin Towers' base. It has become a symbol of strength and resilience.

2. The 17.76-degree angle reflects the 1,776-foot height (with spire) of One World Trade Center. The jaunty tilt also suggests the upward momentum of optimism.

3. The spaces between the three bars echo the light beams of the Tribute in Light, an art installation that create

The new World Trade Center logo contains at least 6 hidden messages in its design including a tribute to the two fallen towers.

According to Belinda Lanks, the Bloomberg Businessweek design editor:

1. The trident was the signature architectural element at the Twin Towers' base. It has become a symbol of strength and resilience.

2. The 17.76-degree angle reflects the 1,776-foot height (with spire) of One World Trade Center. The jaunty tilt also suggests the upward momentum of optimism.

3. The spaces between the three bars echo the light beams of the Tribute in Light, an art installation that created two luminous columns in remembrance of the 9/11 attacks.

4. The letter W is an abbreviation for both the World Trade Center and the Westfield World Trade Center, a luxury shopping center that will be built on the site.

5. The reflecting pools at the National September 11 Memorial, where the towers stood.

6. The buildings either already standing or slated for the 16-acre site: 7 World Trade Center, the first to be built; One and Four World Trade Center, almost complete; Three World Trade Center, now under construction; and Two World Trade Center, in the planning stages.

Full explanation here: Six Meanings Behind the World Trade Center’s New Logo

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The new Linkin Park logo.

As you might have noticed the logo contains the letters LP (abbreviation of Linkin Park) inside an incomplete hexagon. This logo has been adapted to be used as the band logo for their One More Light tour and henceforth.

  • Meaning behind the missing side of the hexagon

The missing side represents the incompleteness of the band which has come about as a result of the tragic passing away of their lead vocalist Chester Bennington.

Had Chester been alive, each of the six sides would’ve represented a current band member.

  • Chester Bennington- Vocals
  • Mike Shinoda- Piano, Vocals
  • Joe Hah

The new Linkin Park logo.

As you might have noticed the logo contains the letters LP (abbreviation of Linkin Park) inside an incomplete hexagon. This logo has been adapted to be used as the band logo for their One More Light tour and henceforth.

  • Meaning behind the missing side of the hexagon

The missing side represents the incompleteness of the band which has come about as a result of the tragic passing away of their lead vocalist Chester Bennington.

Had Chester been alive, each of the six sides would’ve represented a current band member.

  • Chester Bennington- Vocals
  • Mike Shinoda- Piano, Vocals
  • Joe Hahn- Turntable
  • Rob Bourdon- Drums
  • Brad Delson- Bass guitar
  • Dave Farrell- Bass guitar

To pay homage to Chester and his contributions towards the band, one side of the hexagon was removed following his passing away.


This was the tweet that Mike Shinoda posted during the announcement of the logo, which is his current profile pic (as seen below)


A really touching gesture indeed.

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Hong Kong logo:

Contains the Chinese characters for Hong Kong, 香港 in the shape of a dragon's head. Even better, look towards the bottom and you'll see the letters HK.

More here: Brand Hong Kong

Hong Kong logo:

Contains the Chinese characters for Hong Kong, 香港 in the shape of a dragon's head. Even better, look towards the bottom and you'll see the letters HK.

More here: Brand Hong Kong

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If you are a designer or just an average Joe, you’ve seen hundreds of logos in your lifetime. Being bombarded with advertising, we naturally learn to ignore it. Some companies slack and use Microsoft Word to create their logo. Innovative companies on the other hand, put thought in their logo design. Have you ever stopped to appreciate the hidden details in a logo? Today we have collected many famous logos that contain hidden messages. Some might be well known, but we hope you will learn about new ones as well!

1. FedEx

You probably already know this one, but for those who do not: Look between th

If you are a designer or just an average Joe, you’ve seen hundreds of logos in your lifetime. Being bombarded with advertising, we naturally learn to ignore it. Some companies slack and use Microsoft Word to create their logo. Innovative companies on the other hand, put thought in their logo design. Have you ever stopped to appreciate the hidden details in a logo? Today we have collected many famous logos that contain hidden messages. Some might be well known, but we hope you will learn about new ones as well!

1. FedEx

You probably already know this one, but for those who do not: Look between the “E” and the “x”. In the white space there is an arrow that subliminally represents speed and precision. Now that we mentioned it, you will probably see the arrow all the time!

2. Online Shopping for Electronics, Apparel, Computers, Books, DVDs & more

The yellow swoosh looks like a smile: Amazon.com want to have the best customer satisfaction. While providing great serve, they want you to know that their store has everything from a to z. Simple yet effective right?

3. NBC

You probably watched their programming in the past, but did you know their logo has a secret Peacock? Ever since they came out with their new logo though, the peacock has been a little harder to spot.

4. Presbyterian Logo

This is the logo of Presbyterian church and it has several hidden messages. If you wish to learn them all, take a look at this article.

5. Goodwill

The “g” in “goodwill” and the smiling face look quite similar huh?

6. Sun Microsystems

This logo was designed by professor Vaughan Pratt of the Stanford University. Having a clever ambigram you can read the brand name in every direction; horizontally and vertically.

7. Elefont

Simple yet effective; part of an elephant’s trunk in the negative space inside the letter e.

8. Baskin Robbins

Baskin Robbins has 31 flavors! The pink in the BR acts as the 31 and as the BR in the logo.

9. LG

Life is good, especially when playing Pac-Man!

For More to Read : 30 Clever Logos With Hidden Messages

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  1. Xiaomi LOGO

If you rotate the logo 180 degree, you can see a Chinese character 心(heart)which means the company create product using their heart.

2.China Unicom logo

China unicom is the second largest telecom service provider in China. It resembles a Chinese knot when you glance it. It also contains two hearts when you look it carefully.

  1. Xiaomi LOGO

If you rotate the logo 180 degree, you can see a Chinese character 心(heart)which means the company create product using their heart.

2.China Unicom logo

China unicom is the second largest telecom service provider in China. It resembles a Chinese knot when you glance it. It also contains two hearts when you look it carefully.

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Logo of a student body, Student Alumni Relations Cell, IIT Bombay.
It can be related to the "
Alumni Student Mentorship Program" organised by SARC. The letter "a" depicts the alum ( on the right) pouring his knowledge and experiences into the hands of a student, who is depicted to be gracefully accepting it.

Logo of a student body, Student Alumni Relations Cell, IIT Bombay.
It can be related to the "
Alumni Student Mentorship Program" organised by SARC. The letter "a" depicts the alum ( on the right) pouring his knowledge and experiences into the hands of a student, who is depicted to be gracefully accepting it.

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1.

Twins

: Does the 'N' look like a different font? It says "2".

2.

New Man

: The logo was designed in 1969 and used till date. Looks stylish, but when you flip it you won't find anything...

1.

Twins

: Does the 'N' look like a different font? It says "2".

2.

New Man

: The logo was designed in 1969 and used till date. Looks stylish, but when you flip it you won't find anything...

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Here is an article that highlights "50 Fantastically Clever Logos":
http://designshack.co.uk/articles/graphics/50-fantastically-clever-logos

Some of my favorites, which the writer describes as visual double entendres are as follows:




Here is an article that highlights "50 Fantastically Clever Logos":
http://designshack.co.uk/articles/graphics/50-fantastically-clever-logos

Some of my favorites, which the writer describes as visual double entendres are as follows:




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ED (Elettro Domestici, Home Appliances)
It's a plug.

Carrefour
"Carrefour" means "crossroads" in French. Look at the logo: it consists of two opposite arrows, right?
Secondly, the empty space forms a beautiful letter "C", which is obviously the first letter of "Carrefour".

elefont
Is that a letter "e", or just an elephant's nose?


Continental
The letter "C" and "o" formed a automobile tire, which is exactly their product.


NBC
Six colors represent six departments of NBC. Look at the empty space in the middle: aha, that's a peacock!



Toblerone
The famous chocolate producer Toblerone in Bern, Sw

ED (Elettro Domestici, Home Appliances)
It's a plug.

Carrefour
"Carrefour" means "crossroads" in French. Look at the logo: it consists of two opposite arrows, right?
Secondly, the empty space forms a beautiful letter "C", which is obviously the first letter of "Carrefour".

elefont
Is that a letter "e", or just an elephant's nose?


Continental
The letter "C" and "o" formed a automobile tire, which is exactly their product.


NBC
Six colors represent six departments of NBC. Look at the empty space in the middle: aha, that's a peacock!



Toblerone
The famous chocolate producer Toblerone in Bern, Switzerland, colored their logo in shiny chocolate brown.
Switzerland is famous for its mountains, and the bear image hidden inside implies the nickname of the Bern city, "The City of Bears".


Families
A magazine for families. The "iii" (notice that it is supposed to be "ili") represents a nuclear family: mom, dad, child.


Eight
It may not look pretty, but if you look harder, the 5 letters in the word "eight" are all composed of pieces of a same letter "8"!


Eighty20
Binary code of 1010000 and 0010100. Decimally, 80 and 20.


Cluenatic
You need some clue to figure out that the square thing is the word "clue".


Myfonts
The word "my" looks like a palm.


Northwest Airlines
The red letter "w" was cut off a little, forming another letter "N", and a triangle cursor pointing to northwest.


Baidu
A Chinese search engine. The bear's paw implies how their web crawlers behave: find and index.


NBA
Rumors said that it's Jerry West. Who knows?

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This is a favourite of mine from the last couple of years. The MyFonts logo, which contains a hand in the 'My'


http://new.myfonts.com

This is a favourite of mine from the last couple of years. The MyFonts logo, which contains a hand in the 'My'


http://new.myfonts.com

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Ever noticed the Amazon logo?

The arrow in the logo has actually been placed with a subtly specific purpose in mind. On careful inspection, you can observe that the arrow connects the letter A to the letter Z, signifying that on the website you'll find everything you need from A to Z — offering an exhaustive range of products.

Ever noticed the Amazon logo?

The arrow in the logo has actually been placed with a subtly specific purpose in mind. On careful inspection, you can observe that the arrow connects the letter A to the letter Z, signifying that on the website you'll find everything you need from A to Z — offering an exhaustive range of products.

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Domino's Logo:

The Three Dots


The very first Domino's logo was created in the 1960’s. The three dots on the logo symbolize the three original Domino's locations that were open at the time. As the company planned to work hard on franchises, they planned to add a dot each time that a new location opened. Of course, with the incredible success of the Domino's brand, this plan was scrapped because the logo would otherwise need thousands of dots.

A Small Flip

In 1987, the company decided to apply a minor change to their logo. They decided to flip the log

Domino's Logo:

The Three Dots


The very first Domino's logo was created in the 1960’s. The three dots on the logo symbolize the three original Domino's locations that were open at the time. As the company planned to work hard on franchises, they planned to add a dot each time that a new location opened. Of course, with the incredible success of the Domino's brand, this plan was scrapped because the logo would otherwise need thousands of dots.

A Small Flip

In 1987, the company decided to apply a minor change to their logo. They decided to flip the logo on its side. This had the effect of making the logo even easier for passersby to see, bringing in more customers.

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this is the logo of Central Pulp & Paper Research Institute (CPPRI).. if you see this logo you can find both CPPRI & 'KAAGAJ' (in devanagari script)..!! I found this institute-logo very amazing & creative.

this is the logo of Central Pulp & Paper Research Institute (CPPRI).. if you see this logo you can find both CPPRI & 'KAAGAJ' (in devanagari script)..!! I found this institute-logo very amazing & creative.

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Ericsson's Bluetooth logo named after tenth century King of Denmark, Harald Bluetooth. The logo is a combination of two Germanic alphabets Hagall that is

and Berkanan

which resembles the initials of King's name and both these symbols have been merged to form a logo.

Ericsson's Bluetooth logo named after tenth century King of Denmark, Harald Bluetooth. The logo is a combination of two Germanic alphabets Hagall that is

and Berkanan

which resembles the initials of King's name and both these symbols have been merged to form a logo.

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