Evolution of a Logo

Logo Development
Before you further develop your logo, read through the following websites:

Logo Definition
In your blog, briefly define what a logo is.

How to Design a Logo
Then list and define the #2- 5 Principals of Effective logo design.
Compare the three logos and their effectiveness in section #3- Successes and Mistakes.

View the following links and take note particularly the note the evolution of Olympic logos. Notice how they continue to be simplified; the lines, shapes, colours are reduced to the most simple possible. Logos are like poetry, they say the most with the least amount of marks made.

Evolution of Pepsi and Coca-Cola Logos
Olympic Logos

Post the definition and logo design tips to your blog.

The % below identifies the percentage of these 50 brands that hold to this view:

• The name does not describe the product sold (94%) (ie. in most cases a logo is used to identify a company, not describe what it does.)
• The by-line tag is not included in the logo (90%)
• The font style is clean and clear (84%)
• The logo design uses one colour only (74%) (white & black not counted as a colour)
• The logo design uses letters only without the symbol (74%)
• The logo design is a made-up name or ACRONYM (72%)
• The logo design is rectangular in shape (66%)
• The logo design is one word only (62%)
• The logo design includes the trademark symbol (54%) and is placed in the top right (48%)
• The name is 6 letters or less (52%)
• The name uses upper & lower case (44%) (excluding ACRONYMS)
• The background is filled and solid. (52%)
• The pronunciation includes three sounds/syllables (44%)
• The predominant colour base is blue (40%)

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