Bic has taken the strategy of appealing to their market by creating a character to represent their brand, in this case a little person in an old fashioned school uniform with a ball-point roller instead of a head. The name to the right is enclosed in a square, which is made more friendly by gently curving the edges. The bold letters create a substantial feeling that is balanced by the angle of the shape, which gives a sense of movement. The yellow is bright and commonly used in office supply logo design.

Because the well-known yellow sticky notes are the hallmark product of this company, they make an appropriate image for this office supply logo design. Not only is the yellow color appropriate for the product, it is also sunny and positive while attracting attention. The square shape implies reliability and straightforwardness, which is appropriate for the industry leader in this area. The writing is bold and plain, implying strength while allowing all of the emphasis to fall on the image. No one could see this logo and not recognize the product it represents.

This brand is a leader in writing implements, which makes the bold writing very appropriate for the logo design. Again we see a square to imply reliability, but this time there is a wave-like shape in front of the square. Because wavy images imply movement and positive change, the implication is that this brand and its products are constantly improving. This simple and straightforward logo is memorable because of its simple, clean lines.

This brand makes a variety of office supplies, a logo that doesn’t refer specifically to products is very appropriate here. The name is written in a thin, rounded font, which gives a friendly feeling and implies that the products are easy to use. The wave-like shapes that make up the ‘Q’ imply movement and make the company feel like an innovator. The blue is calming and serene to underscore the friendly image, while the yellow is happy and pulls in the attention of viewers. This logo design is simple yet powerful, which may be why the brand is so popular despite a lack of marketing and advertising.

This company specializes in office furniture, so there are many elements that suggest this is a higher quality choice. The name of the company is written in rounded, lower case letters to make the brand seem more user-friendly and comfortable. The presence of the word ‘wood’ in the name along with the tree in the image suggest strength and imply that this furniture is made of real wood, which helps the brand differentiate from the plastic and particle board creations that dominate the industry. The way the tree arises from the D and L of the name combined with the horizontal lines through the image gives a slightly more modern feeling, while the black color palette of this logo design suggests simplicity and sophistication.

Millions of office professionals use this brand to stay organized and make good use of their time, so an old-fashioned stopwatch makes an appropriate image for this logo design. The rounded square that is the key shape creates a balance between straightforwardness and inclusiveness, suggesting a highly functional product that is nonetheless easy to use. The simple, newsy print in all upper case letters adds to this straightforward image. This logo design suggests that this product is a basic device for planning your workday, which is exactly what the brand is trying to say.

This brand is definitely designed to appeal to a female market, with a bright purple and hot pink color scheme. The sharp edged square and upper case writing contribute to an image of straightforwardness and functionality, while the three lines in the square subtly resemble file folders. The tagline below the logo design hints at the company’s product line and makes a very appealing promise to keep office workers organized.

This well known label maker chooses to use a triangle instead of a square in their logo design to differentiate themselves with a hint at the brand’s strength and reliability. The patriotic red, white and blue color scheme adds to this suggestion of strength, as does the bold, plain writing in a thick font without a lot of curves or frills.

This brand diverts from the average office supply logo design with a calming, sky blue color and a very different shape. Instead of a square or a triangle, the image is round and friendly, with pages of white paper arranged in an attractive configuration. The writing is also rounded, while the slightly angled font gives a feeling of movement.

This logo design diverts from the usual office supply logo design in several ways. Although the combination of rectangular and wavy shapes is present, it is arranged so that the waves are actually part of the rectangle. Instead of yellow and black, a more youthful orange and black is used. This is appropriate because orange is generally associated with youth, and Fiskars is well-known for making not just office supplies but school supplies as well. The square letters are also round, adding to the overall balance of an otherwise well-balanced logo design.

This film festival has an oceanic theme, with a calm, watery blue and a star. The multi-pointed star could be interpreted either as a sea star, or an astronomical one representing excellence and ‘star quality’ in the films. The many small circles throughout the logo design give a feeling of inclusiveness, while the layered circles in the center of the star create a ‘bulls-eye’ effect that pulls in the eye.

This logo design definitely reflects the artistic nature of the film festival in question, with a woman’s face painted in water color along with a film strip painted over it. The watercolor image is artistic and attractive, while implying that the films are a rich experience that encompasses all of the viewer’s senses. The green color palette is both natural and calming, adding another dimension to an otherwise attractive logo design.

This film festival has a round image that gives a friendly, inclusive image while also resembling both a camera lens and an eye. One of the lights that is in the pupil appears to be a sun rising, adding another dimension to the image. The earthy green combined with the black and white forma sophisticated and modern color palette, while the rounded yet distinctly modern font also suggests sophistication.

This logo suggests that the films will leave an indelible mark on the people who watch them, with a black head and shoulders painted on in white. This black and white color scheme is stark in this case, which is further implied by the hand-painted nature of the writing. The general square shape of the logo design gives a feeling of solidity that balances the image, while the rough framing of the picture creates a finished feeling to the image.

The Cannes Film Festival is perhaps the best known film festival in the world, and the logo design is simple and expressive enough for an industry leader. The circular shape surrounds a laurel leaf, suggesting that anyone can be included in the excellence of this event. The writing is plain enough to neither add to nor detract from the image, although the all upper case letters are decidedly substantial. The blue is serene and calming, suggesting a low-stress experience.

This film festival has a logo that relates directly to its setting. From the martini to the dice, it’s hard to think of a way to fit another Sin City image into this logo design. The film strip is wrapped around the glass, relating back to the subject of the festival. The dark red and black colors are both representative of Las Vegas while also creating a vivid and yet sophisticated color palette for the logo design. The bold letters in a thick font give an impression of strength that suggests this film festival has the clout to pull in major films.

A science film festival of course needs a very different logo from any other type. This logo almost looks like a Web 2.0 logo, with rounded lower case lettering and round shapes. The shapes in this case look like thought bubbles, which ties directly into the name of the festival. The shades of gray imply abstract thought. The gray together with the pointy serifs implies a serious edge, which is appropriate for the genre. Altogether, this logo design is very different from other film festival logos, tying into the main subject while maintaining individuality.

This logo appears simple at first glance, but it is more complicated than the first impression suggests. First, the Mickey Mouse like image is actually some sort of cartoon character with an old fashioned video camera as its head. The fingers are clasped together in a classic Zen pose as the character walks away from the wording. This suggests that people who attend this film festival will walk away enlightened. The writing is modern with sharp serifs, giving a serious image that implies these are not your average children’s cartoons. The black and white color palette gives a sense of sophistication.

This Los Angeles film festival has a logo that ties directly into the city in which it is based. A section of the LA skyline is shown with a gold halo, tying into the name. The writing is simple and plain, as is the gray color scheme. The tagline below promises ‘the most inspiring, important and imaginative independent films of the year’, which suggests that the halo applies to more than just the city, but to the film festival’s ideals as well.

A surf film festival certainly needs a different type of logo from any other, and this logo design meets that need. Instead of subdued or sophisticated tones, bright pinks and blues are used. The checkerboard pattern suggests playfulness, while the squares in the image add a more traditional image. A section of filmstrip becomes an oceanic wave at the top, which ties both subjects together seamlessly. The scattered stars imply excellence and star quality.

This church puts a new spin on the traditional Christian cross, with a small green cross shape enclosed in a gray circle in their logo design. Because circles imply inclusiveness, this combined with the rounded lower case lettering creates a friendly and inviting feeling. The green is both organic and alive, which is an excellent impression for a church, while the two shades of gray create a modern feeling.

This church also tries to foster an image of liveliness and growth with a leafy image. If you look closely, the sprig has three leaves, representing the Holy Trinity. The thin, rounded lettering gives a friendly feeling while being plain enough not to detract from the simple beauty of the image. This logo design suggests a simple church with natural leanings.

The logo design here shows that this church will help people on their journey to a better life. A road is shown, which coincidentally looks like several stacked H’s. The sunset at the end of the road suggests a beautiful ending. The orange color is youthful while also relating both to the harvest and the sunset, while the gray adds a more adult side to the image. The lower case writing is friendly, while the use of two different fonts, one round and one newsy, adds to the sense of balance between opposites.

This logo design combines the strength of the square with the feeling of movement that a wave brings. The square is gently rounded for a more friendly feeling, while the wavy shape is formed into the letter V, tying into the name of the church. Again we see the orange color that implies youthfulness. Instead of using two different fonts, this logo uses the same font in two different sizes and thicknesses, creating an edgy modern look while bringing balance to the image.

Again we see the cross enclosed in a circle with a calming green color. However, there are a few key differences. Instead of a highly stylized image, this one is a little rugged and appears hand-drawn. Another commonality with other church logo designs on this list is the use of lower case letters in a rounded font imply friendliness and inclusiveness, while the tagline below shows one of the church’s key values in hand printing. The many apparently handmade aspects of this logo design suggest that the people here really care about the finished product, which in this case is the quality of the spiritual leadership.

This church shows their human side with a cross made of thumbprints, complete with splatters. The deep blue is calming, suggesting a serene and non-stressful experience. Again we see two different thicknesses of writing and a rounded, friendly font. The tagline of this logo design is above the name, giving the promise of ‘more to life’ marquee treatment that shows how central this principle is to the church’s brand.

This church has an extremely nontraditional logo design, which suggests a very nontraditional structure. The layered squares hint at tradition, but this message is softened by the rounded corners. The arrow is a symbol of movement that suggests a congregation that is open to change and new ideas. The red color grabs attention while implying a need for urgency, while the taupe and black are as business-like as can be. The writing is extremely thin but still visible due to the high contrast of white on black. This logo is very modern and similar to that of a luxury hotel or other upscale business.

This logo design is very similar to a Web 2.0 logo, with rounded lower case letters and bright colors. The letters are friendly and informal, suggesting a less traditional church experience. The layered shapes suggest a multilayered and complex experience. The bright colors are modern and bright, which also implies certain things about the church. If a church wants to project a modern, friendly image, a logo like this will definitely promote their desired brand.

The North Star is the light that guides sailors in the correct direction, so this is an appropriate basis both for the name and the logo design of this church. The star in the image does not just tie into the name; it also suggests excellence. The top of the star is separated from the rest of the image so that it points up, which gives the impression that this church will help people grow and move onward and upward. The yellow adds to this impression because it is such a positive and happy color.

This logo is interesting because it incorporates the name into a shape, obviously the layered squares in the central image. This creates a substantial image that is befitting a church in the center of one of the country’s most famous locations. The writing is plain and entirely upper case, adding to the strength of the logo design. As with many churches, a mixture of thick and thin writing is used to show balance. This is an attractive yet curiously nonreligious logo for a church located in an area known for less than religious behavior.

The shape of this beautiful logo follows the general shape of the islands that make up the Bahamas, although the petal-like appearance of the individual shapes makes it also appear to be a garland of tropical flowers. The colors are bright and most definitely tropical. The rounded, mainly lower case writing is friendly and inviting. In all, this logo design is an excellent representative of this group of islands, and one that will be beautiful when placed on t-shirts and other tourist merchandise.

This research organization focuses on saving reefs and rainforests, two key components of tropical areas. The fish in the image refers to the reef, while the leaf refers to the rainforest. The way both of these is given a roughly similar shape is attractive and makes for a well balanced image. The blue and green color palette combined with the thin, rounded writing creates a friendly and calm image that suggests that this organization is an answer to problems.

This company creates home products, which is why a straightforward and trustworthy square is such an appropriate shape. The image is of thick palm branches, appearing to create a shelter over the wording. The plain, bold letters combined with the line between the two words gives a simple, strong image that is exactly what people want in products for their roof and home.

In order to create a logo design for a business such as this, the designer must combine tropical images relating to the name with images related to high quality and elegance, befitting a style-oriented catering and decorating business. This logo fits the bill exactly. First, the leafy images normally seen in tropical logos are present, but smaller and more symmetrical. The company’s initials are written in an upscale, swirling font reminiscent of a five star hotel. The spa-like colors are calming, with tropical green and gray accented by a small amount of dark red. This logo design blends the two considerations perfectly, and is definitely the work of a professional.

A travel company definitely must have a logo that makes people want to get away, and this logo definitely achieves that goal. The blues and yellows are a nice departure from the often used greens. The rays coming off the sun and the ocean waves are both made from similar wavy shapes that give a feeling of movement that is particularly appropriate in this field. The tagline implies that a tropical Pacific vacation is a more unusual choice that offers a very different experience than the usual island getaway.

This line of organic coffee requires a very different logo design from the average tropical company. First, we see an earthy brown that is relevant to the product, rather than bright colors. Second, the central shape is of an inclusive circle. Last, rather than crisp lines, this logo has jagged edges that give an artisan image. However, the inclusion of a palm tree image makes sure this logo is distinctly tropical. The tagline below promises that organic is not the only benefit that this brand offers.

This logo is as tropical as it gets, from the palm trees to the waves to the Caribbean color scheme. Wavelike shapes line the logo, invoking image of water and waves. The thin writing fits well between the many different images in this logo design, which creates an attractive whole.

Instead of bright colors, this logo design uses earthy tones that make it stand out among tropical brands. A desert island sits invitingly in the midst of a light blue ocean, with a red sun setting in the background, which is an attractive image for people seeking a desert getaway. While the round shape is inviting, the most noticeable shape is the wavy pattern on the sand, which communicates movement. The impression is that the Caribbean is an island getaway, but one that is friendly to outsiders and offering a constantly changing range of attractions. This modern image presents the region as an up-to-date and stylish place to have a holiday.

Few images are as distinctly tropical as that of a sun setting on the ocean, which makes this the perfect image for this logo design. An airplane takes off in the foreground, which obviously relates to the industry at hand. The waves are a symbol of movement that is also appropriate here. The simple black and white combined with the minimalist images give a modern and sophisticated touch that completes the picture of this brand as a contemporary choice for tropical air travel.

This is not exactly a tourist industry, but it may have reached further into American households than any other tropical brand. This company, which is more than one hundred years old, adopted this logo in the 1960’s. The woman relates to the meaning of the name, which is Spanish for a small girl. The woman originally was half human and half banana, which can now only be seen in the way her body curves at the bottom of the image. The fruit basket on her head relates directly to the product as well. The yellow obviously is reminiscent of the bananas, while the blue is calming and contrasts well.

This logo design has a main image that is a lower case B in the shape of a curving road. Not only is this image directly relevant to both the company name and the industry, it gives an impression of movement as well as a casual feeling. The name of the company is written below in similarly friendly rounded, lower case letters, with a small bird dotting the I to tie in to the name. This image obeys one of the cardinal rules of skateboarding logos: create an image that is simple and iconic enough to be recognized both from far distances and while the logo itself is attached to a moving object.

The main graphic of this logo design is two bars wrapped around a rounded inverted triangle, which refers directly to the name Circa. The triangle is generally seen as a symbol of strength, but the rounded edges give a more friendly feeling. The bold but gently curving letters add to the general message of strength and friendliness. The way the I is formed to resemble a number 1 implies excellence in their field, a positive image for a company aimed at creating products for a competitive sport.

Most people recognize immediately that the central image is that of a stylized B, but if you turn the image on its side, it looks like a skateboard shape. The square communicates straightforwardness and quality, which sets the brand apart in a genre where rounded shapes dominate. The green is a fresh, organic color that is a pleasant contrast to the reds and other bright hues typically seen in a skateboarding logo design. The wording is simple and neither adds to nor detracts from the power of the image.

This image may look vaguely like an eyeball looking down at the company name, but it is in fact an O situated at the bottom of an inclusive circle. The circular graphic is interesting and definitely attracts the eye, which makes it effective in this constantly moving industry. The writing is plain and rounded to compliment the image. There isn’t a lot to say about this simple image, but it is definitely attractive and unique, making it highly effective as can be seen in the role of the sports logo design post.

Many people think that the cross image in this logo design is an Iron Cross, but it in fact is an Alisee cross that has been used dating back to the Templar Knights and the Crusades. Shortly after the company was formed in 1978, the Pope was featured on the front of Time magazine wearing a similar image. The founders thought it was iconic and strong, which is the image they wanted to give their burgeoning company. The rounded nature of the logo makes it a little less threatening, while also resembling a skateboard wheel. Because the Independent cross has been the symbol of the company for more than three decades, it’s easy to call this logo design a success and should in fact have been included in the top 10 sports teams logos.

Despite the distinctly feminine name, this company does not make skateboarding products for females alone; in fact, most of their sponsored skateboarders are male. The name refers to the fact that the original Girl skateboards were splashed with images of attractive and scantily clad women. The image that makes up this logo design is the classic girl image seen on bathroom doors everywhere, giving the logo a recognizable and slightly dirty brand that is distinctly counterculture. Although the logo is not always printed in this feminine mint green, this nonetheless is an attractive and appropriate color for the company and should have been included in the Top 10 Sports League Logos.

This name comes from an African tribal word for unity, but this theme is unfortunately not incorporated into the logo design. Nonetheless, this is an attractive logo, with an A formed into a wavy shape that is reminiscent of many of the concrete ramps seen at skateboarding parks while also communicating movement. The writing is bold and angular, lending strength to the image. This heavy image is bold and recognizable, although not entirely connected to the name.

This is the brand of skateboarding stars; at least, that is what this logo design communicates. The winning star is enclosed in a pentagon, which for obvious reasons is associated with intelligence and strength. The wavelike S in the center is a wavy shape that communicates movement while also resembling a road. No wording is included, but none is necessary due to the uniqueness of this logo.

While many skateboarding companies choose a simple, abstract image for their logo design, Toy Machine goes against the current by having a monster, one that has now reached icon status in the industry. Not only does this tie in (loosely) to the name, the monster is frightening enough to be edgy and cool. The all lower case, rounded writing gives a friendly, informal image that makes the image more fun than frightening, creating a balanced design that can be seen on skateboards everywhere.

Again we see a strong image, this time also looking like two roads converging into one. Because trucks are roughly triangular, this shape ties into the product as well. The rounded lettering balances the strength of the image, while the E turned on its side adds interest to an otherwise very plain image. If you look closely, the lines in the image are the same thickness as the letters, creating a balanced and cohesive logo design.