Logos clearly make an impression on us at an early age, and continue to influence us (or attempt to) throughout our lives. Some brands pour big money into logo development, while others create logos that are just as effective for only a few dollars.
For example, when Pepsi revamped its logo in 2008, the redesign set the company back $1 million. But Sergey Brin, Google’s co-founder, created his company’s logo himself for free. Also interesting: Twitter bought its logo from iStockphoto for $15.
So, how do million-dollar logos ingrain themselves in the minds of toddlers and adults alike? A lot of it has to do with color, the infographic explains. For example, McDonald’s arches are yellow. We often associate the color yellow with joy and energy. French fries are enough to make almost everyone feel joyous.
Other examples of logos that play off color include:
- Ford: The blue logo inspires confidence, trust and comfort—exactly what you want from a car company.
- The brown logo evokes feelings of reliability, dependability and support. A delivery company should be all of those things.
- Firefox: The orange fox suggests creativity, enthusiasm and high mental activity, which most Web browsers would want to be known for.
For more on logo costs and how the symbols are designed, check out the graphic:
Source: PR Daily
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