Baby Koala

 I really enjoy this logo for Baby Koala because it clean and cute. The cute aspect of this design works because it is for babies, and people think babies are cute. I also think having the koala head on top of a clothing pin is perfect. The pin is used to hold up the dippers and anything else that cannot fit the baby. The color palette is a baby blue and little gray, which is calming.

Source: http://cloud7.co.za.dnpserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Inspiring-logo-designs-part7-funny-logos17.jpg

Food Fish

I really enjoy this logo because of the imagery  and color palette. The colors of black and white keep it simple so the viewer can easily see the details within the fish. The fish is made up of different eating utensils. I like how the design chose to have the knife in the middle because that is the longest utensil you can use and that is the tallest portion in most fish. The text is clean and clear making it easy to see and the details interesting.

Source: http://maxcdn.thedesigninspiration.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Fish-Food-l.jpg

It's Time To Say HOWDY!

I went to Hickory River for dinner on Friday. I had to wait in line, which got me looking around. I saw this sign and loved it. I like how they used the horse shoes to spell out the word "howdy". It gives it more character instead of just a flat normal looking sign. I also particularly like the "W" because it has layers of horse shoes. Very fun and  nice piece!

Get Wired!

I found this logo simple and beautiful! It takes the saying "get wired" two ways. One is expressed through the energy coffee can give, but also having colorful wires rap around to create a cup. The color choices are fantastic because they are rectangle (tetradic) color scheme. Also having the get and wired be a different thickness is interesting. Like this piece a lot!

Tostitos!

I have never really paid that close attention to the Tostitos logo before to see the figures within in it. I like this imagery because it shows a group of people coming together to have a good time. Having the Tostito chip be the dot of the "I" is fantastic because it makes that "I" unique. The "I" base is also serving as a table with the salsa on top. The typography has a verity of curves and straight lines showing you direction, but also movement throughout the piece. Overall fun and inviting design.

Animal Typography

This image uses typography successfully. I love this design. Having the "C" with a triangular center instead of curved makes the eyes of the cat become visible. The placement of the words made it so that the imagery can come to life. The contrast is what really makes this piece complete. I took a look at other animal typography designs and was amazed by what I saw. The creativity and time to create each individual logo is inspiring. Being an animal lover I found them all every interesting and fun to follow each ones particular pattern.

Source: http://rit-artworld.blogspot.com/2013/09/40-amazing-typographic-animals.html

The Nuttier! The Better!

I love everything that has to do with sweets! I looked up ice cream logos and came across this. I found this logo very creative. They used the same two colors of brown and tan throughout with the background color of white. This concept is smart because it brings the imagery forward. I like how the typography has a bubbly feel to it because ice cream, in this case gelato, is supposed to be fun and energetic. Also the text isn't straight across which also plays with the nuttiness of the logo. Lastly, the squirrel is brilliant. Having it so that the tail forms the tip of the gelato swirl is a perfect finishing touch. Another thing the squirrel adds to this piece is the body creates the roundness of the gelato. The Nutty Squirrel seems like a very fun place to visit, but its only location is in Washington. Looks like I'll have to plan a vacation. 

Source: http://moderndog.com/18/wp-content/uploads/NuttySquirrel1_s.jpg

Meowingtons!!

I have been listening to Deadmau5 the past few days so I decided why not do one of his album covers for my blog post. I love this album cover because of the imagery as well as the color choices. The font style has remained the same throughout all of his releases, which is great because the fans recognize that. The fonts color scheme ties in with the background colors.The black and green background colors work well with the mouse and cat because they too are black and green. Majority of the time Deadmau5 only includes a mouse on his covers, but this time he put his cat, Meowingtons, breaking through the mouse. This gave it a unique and personal feel. Overall great design because of the simplicity and imagery!

Got Time To Ketchup?

I really enjoy this ad that Heinz Ketchup did! They made it unique by making the bottle sliced into many pieces of tomato. This allows the viewer to move their eyes around the bottle instead of just seeing a perfect bottle. The slices of tomato is a great affect because it looks fresh and rich with flavor. Also having the bottle cap be the top of a tomato is clever. I also like how the ad used a toned down white font at the bottom instead of your basic white. The font is also in lower case, but Ketchup and Heinz (apart from No). Having those two words have capitals shows their importance. Furthermore, the toned down white and lowercase letters make it so the viewer looks right at the tomato slice bottle first.

Color Says A Lot

I chose this image for my blog post because it has to do with everyday life. I see at least twenty of these logos daily. I thought it was cool to see where each one stands. The yellows have many different businesses in its category because it shows that they are clear and understanding in what they are doing. Blue one the other hand has many companies that build machinery. You want to know that they are built to last a long time and that it is trust worthy. It is crazy to think that color can give us these feelings. The color red is energetic, whereas green is relaxing. I had a lot of fun looking at the differences between all of these famous logos.

Just Do It!

This image is for a Nike Ad. The purpose of this design is to promote Nike Tennis products. I definitely think that it was a success because it shows a tennis player with the rapid movements they must be able to do to accomplish their event. The ghost trails of the player’s actions indicate the explosive nature of the game. The angles at which the models are in show strength and determination for this sport. The pop in color in both pictures work great with the simple gray scale.  The typography is great because it is in all caps showing bold and toughness. Also having the type in the same pop of color as the athlete ties it all together.

Source: 100 Best In Design .... New York : Graphis Inc., [2012], c2012. Print.

iHotel Logo

The following two images are of the iHotel and their logo. Every time I drive past I cannot help but look at their sign. The logo informs people of what services they provide. The iHotel is located in the Research Park at the University of Illinois, minutes away from central campus. The design style is a classic, simple and orderly. I love the typography used. The placement of "I" within the "H" is a very creative idea. Also having the "H" orange brings out the "I". The colors and placement of the letters are what attract my eyes to this logo.

Sources: http://news.illinois.edu/WebsandThumbs/ihotel/iHotel4_b.jpg AND http://stayatthei.com/wp-content/themes/ihotel/images/logo-ihotel-top.gif