Articles by The Logo Smith from January 2012

Enjoy watching Herb Lubalin discuss his PBS logo. Read more →...

Can't say I had ever looked at the Gmail logo that closely enough to notice the mix of the original serif font Catul for the G, and the sans-serif Myriad Pro for ail. Read more →...

The 2012 Calenclock by Blow is a remarkably novel, and useful, idea for keeping track of the date and the time. Read more →...

And another creative mash-up comes our way in the form ofalcoholicbeverages spiced up as various baby brands. PopBottles would be the work ofAnna Utopia GiordanoThe teet’s are asmashingtouch. F...

Found these Coca-Cola advertisements by creative legend: Pete Hawley over on Fantasy Ink Read more →...

What an incredibly delightful design from vintage Air Canada. Read more →...

Thing on a Spring, by Gremlin Graphics, is the 8th game in my retro C64 (tagged to all other C64 posts) photo collection series. Read more →...

Kong, by Anirog, is the 7th game in my retro C64 (tagged to all other C64 posts) photo collection series. Read more →...

Wasn't sure what to file Wrecking Ball Coffee under as it's of interest to me on two fronts, much like Ink Butter. Read more →...

The Open Library provides you with an ever growing collection of digitised vintage and rare type specimen books. Read more →...

The work that Paul Rogers turns out inspires me no end. There are many more examples of Paul's work over on his website. Read more →...

Pantone Superhero Posters by Gidi Vigowhich you can view more over on Artflakesis one of those incredibly annoying ideas that one can't quite understand how one didn't think of it. Read more →...

If you enjoy the almost ultra-minimal then this COLT + RANE themed WordPress theme may just be one to try. Read more →...

A fair few blogs of late have completey turned off comments following in the footsteps of more well-known blogs to never have had them in the first place. Read more →...

I particularly enjoy looking at one of the example's they pulled for SECCA (also written about by FastCoDesign) by Pentagram. Read more →...

The LEGO & Moleskine notebook is a deadly combination. Read more →...

Color Method is fun. Found on Quipsologies...

The Chicago Neighborhoods is a typographic logo fest by Steve Shanabruch which involves a typographic logo for each Chicago neighborhood. Read more →...

Gridiron League, a "collection of idealized NFL insignias that pay tribute to each teams' history and geography in a period-specific aesthetic that glorifies the Vince Lomardi-era" by Wes Kull. Read m...

Hostages, by Infogrames, is the 6th game in my retro C64 photo collection series. Read more →...

Mind blow. In a good way. Exactly the sort of passionate brand identity that a 25 logo design won't get you. Read more →...

Mind blow. In a good way. Exactly the sort of passionate brand identity that a 25 logo design won't get you. Read more →...

A interesting investigative experiment conducted by Mat Dolphin, and posted on Creative Review, after finding out about a company doing logo design for $42. Read more →...

I am shocked and dismayed that I didn't know that the Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising existed in London. Read more →...

Going to reserve initial thoughts on the ITG (Investment Technology Group) Rebrand by Landor until I've had time for this to sink in. Read more →...

Five & Dime Eatery designed by Bravo Company. Read more →...

We caught a teaser of the new More4 identity a few months back with a showing of just the logo by ManvsMachine. Read more →...

Think I can relate to most of these statements from these Quotes from the World of Design, by Anneke Short. Read more →...

Alison Carmichael has the right idea when it comes to self promotion. Read more →...

There is everything right with Ink Butter - Tattoo Aftercare from the package design, the typography and the actual idea of looking after your "ink". Read more →...

Christopher Rozzi has managed to capture a number of dog, cat and famous people associations as Tiny Confessions Read more →...

Eliter, by Firebird, is the 5th game in my retro C64 photo collection series. So many games would put my imagination into overdrive, and Elite being no different. Read more →...

More examples of Vintage Science Ads from the 1950s and 1960s over on Brainpickings Read more →...

Short design in the 1980's really did suck. Read more →...

Spy vs Spy, by FirstStar, is my 4th game in this C64 photo collection. Spy vs Spy provided hugely entertaining and edge-of-seat gameplay, and thrusted my young teenage mind into day dream overdrive. R...

Little Computer People, by Activision is my 3rd game in this C64 photo collection. Read more →...

Juicy indeed. It's really worth taking a look at the sketch process for this logo. Nice pencilmanship. Read more →...

DeathPop - Pop Bands Rebranded as Black Metal Bands created by Mark Hall-Patch. Read more →...

Socialico is another decent set of social media icons combined with a single-weight font designed by Jelio Dimitrov. Read more →...

Frankie Goes to Hollywood is the 2nd game in this C64 photo collection. I Read more →...

Steven Heller, over on Imprint, has reproduced the Bauer's Family Tree of Printing Types which was created in 1937 by The Bauer Type Foundry to celebrate it's 100th Anniversary. Read more →...

Modern Pictograms is a typeface made for interface designers and programmers. Designed to work on-screen at sizes down to 18 pixels. Read more →...

All this week I have been preparing my accounts for period April 2010 through to April 2011, and it has been a tiring experience. Read more →...

Typographic Wooden Teething Toys, by Little Alouette, would be on subtle way to get your new-born on a creative path. Read more →...

Apple Serial Number Info is quite a handy site if you like gathering data and information about such things. Read more →...

I will be giving life to my C64 once again by posting one image a day from my collection. Read more →...

KOUSHIKI SANS FONT keeps the basic shape of Gothic Fonts, while allowing a presence of individuality and unique visibility. Read more →...

If you have read Symbol then you should see something familiar with these posters designed by Symbol's author, Angus Hyland. Read more →...

Typetoken as the low-down on the Meek Typographic Synthesizer by Rob Meek and Frank Mller. Read more →...

Beautiful colour photography restoration by Sanna Dullaway: who is setting up a new photo restoration business. Read more →...

How about this 1TB Swiss Army USB Flash Drive, from Victorianox, in your arsenal of gadgets? Yours for only $2000 Read more →...

These coloured Moleskine luggage tags can be yours for $10 a tag. Read more →...

Had the Taxi Caf identity bookmarked for a while, but Shelby reminded me of it when he tweeted it via the Designspiration Twitter account earlier. Read more →...

I think drinking 20 cups of coffee in one gowhich is what this porcelain coffee cup holdswould just kill you. Read more →...

No doubt The iPoo Toilet soon to be on Kickstarter. Read more →...

Not wanting to plot-spoil DO give this a chance. If John Gruber recommended this then you know it's worth a look. Read more →...

These pencil inspired mills, by Frank Kerdil, might just be the set of mills I am looking for. Read more →...

Hello from ant1mat3rie on Vimeo is a pretty damn clever mash-up of the ol' croner Lionel Ritchie song, Hello. Read more →...

Movie Posters From An Alternate Universe by Peter Stults. These are just so good, but what on earth will people mash-up next? Read more →...

Always liked Brad's comic strip on NetMagazine as well numerous toon's on his own website. Read more →...

swissted is an ongoing project by graphic designer mike joyce, owner ofstereotype designin new york city. drawing from his love of punk rock and swiss modernism, two movements that have absolutely not...

Chocographic chocolate bars designed/chocset by Dynamo with motivational/positive mantras for friends, family and clients. Found on Quipsologies....

Are these not just the mutz nutz? As The Dieline states there is no designer credit, as yet, as were originally found on FFFFound. Read more →...

The memories Found viahttps://therestartpage.com/...

Anything stamped with Polaroid seems toattractattention, but more so when it’s the older variety. Would we be bothered if it wasn’t Polaroid? Or is it mostly because it’s vintage des...

Make this case happen. Read more on this legacy case over on HighSnobiety. Found on Thisisnthappiness...

A Tumblr calling out all Apple inspired electronic products. Found on DaringFireball...

Miss Charlie and Mr Dylan both know I know they have done something that will tick me off. Can you guess what? I left them in the house and on my return after opening the front door they both bolted &...

I love everything about this particular French book cover (100 Alphabets Publicitaires 1946). Read more →...

These vintage typographic calendars for Fenzi can be seen on my favourite new website by Wary Meyers. Read more →...

An anti-war poster designed by Herb Lubalin for a competition back in 1968 for Avant Garde magazine. Herb didn’t win, but what an impressive, and bold design. Found on Wary Meyers...

My friend has a black Capri Ghia. I honestly believe that a paint job like this Colorida Barracudo would just set if off rather nicely. Found on TwoWheels+...

Ah. Mimosa Found on TwoPlusWheels...

This is a continuation of an existing logo and brand identity redesign project for Abacus Insurance Brokers. Read more →...

Pepsi-Cola World vintage advertising by Chermayeff and Geismar from 19658-1965. Images via AIGA Design Archives. Read more →...

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Found onCuriosity Counts...

Such fine typemenshop by Dan Cassaro, and this "Don't Let the Bastards Grind You Down" is just sublime. Read more →...

Can't quite put my finder on why I precisely like this logo and identity for Galerie C by Onlab, Read more →...

What the View in all it’s pixel glory over at TjRus Found on Google+ byVeerle Pieters&Behzad Ghaffarian...

Shoebox is in combination with 1000memories: a website dedicated to sharing and discovering old photos and memories. Read more →...

Division of Labor have updated their previous set of New Rules of Work poster set with new designs and letterpress printing. Read more →...

From a scrap of paper an iconic world famous logo is given life by Milton Glaser. Read more →...

“You can now date and title your negatives,permanently, and almost instantly at the time you make them.” View moreAutographic Kodak Camera advertisements over on Retronaut,...

Some nice vintage logo saves by Aaron Draplin for the Adventure People. Incidentally, it is well worth subscribing to Aaron’s RSS feed as he is a prolific logo designer blogger...

The following post provides useful imagery, information and resources on the CN logo designed by Allan Fleming. Read more →...

Snapseed as a terrific photography app, and comes with pretty much all you need in one nice package. Grab it now whilst it’s a limited time free download....

A solid list collated by Stephen Coles for Typographic. Found on Typographica....

The British Steel logo designed by David Gentlemanabandoned in 1999is one of those rare logo designs that truly stands the test of time. Read more →...