VelvetAnt.net » Logo Design http://velvetant.net/blog A design blog revolving around all things design Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:59:46 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 45 logos that utilize negative space effectively http://velvetant.net/blog/45-logos-that-utilize-negative-space-effectively/ http://velvetant.net/blog/45-logos-that-utilize-negative-space-effectively/#comments Thu, 07 May 2009 16:12:50 +0000 Antonea Nabors http://velvetant.net/blog/?p=648 negativespacethmbLogos that utilize negative space effectively are always exciting and inspiring to look at. I really enjoy spotting elements created within negative space alone. Negative space is very important to any composition because it creates balance. It takes a designer’s very keen eye to be able to balance positive and negative space in any composition, and that is why it is a true talent when a designer is able to utilize that negative space to convey a message.

Here are 45 logos that I believe utilize negative space effectively:

aah

adobe

alphabetee

bermudaaquarium

blackobserver

bootstop

brandunion

cafemelody

catch5-logomotive

childrenoftheking

culturebus

david

democracynow

diannedieplo

ecengineering

elefont

enteneller

fedex

fido

fishlounge

flipside

hanuet

harris

iii

invisiblechildren

jandc

kolnerzoo

lockey

nationwide

neighbowhoodservicecenter

peterryan

pianoforest

pyramid

sapientgroupdachech

spoonbistrobar

subspeak

tacksalces

truce

whiteboxmarketing

wiesingermusic

williamsonpottery

winesearcher

woodenhouse

zip

zopa

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A couple months ago Jacob Cass of Just Creative Design introduced a new inspirational logo design site to the public, Logo Designer Blog. It is a great blog full of inspirational discussion and information pertaining to branding, logo, and identity design. I recommend subscribing to this blog as well as taking some time to read through some of the great articles written by an assortment of other designers.

Jacob has published an article I’ve written for Logo Designer Blog and I’d like to share it was all of my readers: The Power and Meaning Behind Bank Logos. If you find the article interesting in the slightest bit please feel free to join in the discussion by commenting on the article. I’d love to hear what some of my readers have to say about the featured bank logos and any other opinions pertaining to the topic.

On another note, Brian Hoff of The Design Cubicle has also done an amazing round-up article. It is an article featuring 50 Creative Business Cards of 50 Creative Graphic Designers. I was very honored to be featured on this list right along with other amazing designers. It is quite the collection of business cards and chuck full of inspiration. The diversity of the business cards range from large to small, letterpress to diecut, solid color to multicolor, and so much more. The diversity of these cards is inspirationally overwhelming and is worth browsing through once or five times! Be sure to check out many other useful articles posted by Brian. While you are there go ahead and subscribe to The Design Cubicle.

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