Comments on: Do you follow logo design trends?

By: David Airey

David Airey — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:21:35 +0000

Marcin,

Thanks very much for commenting.

Alan,

I completely agree. Better to lead than follow.

In saying that, I also believe you must first follow before you can lead.

By: Alan

Alan — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 21:35:43 +0000

I agree we can all be influenced by logo trends, but don’t believe you have to follow them. How did these trends start in the first place…? Someone tried something different and the rest followed. It all depends if you’re the innovator or the follower. Personally, I think the innovator is the best position to be in.

By: Marcin

Marcin — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 23:14:02 +0000

I must say, that i hate trends in logo. I’m trying to walk my own way in logodesign. For the first, i use my head, empty sheet of paper and pencil ;) when i see a trends’n’stuff (like gradients etc.) in logo, without any deeper idea, i see that this design is very poor. Good logo is an idea and black color! Nothin’ more…

By: David Airey

David Airey — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:27:36 +0000

Miroslav,

Whether you believe in trends or not, it’s important to at least acknowledge them, and to know that other people place value in them (whether that’s right or wrong).

I agree that a simple logo isn’t going to be effective unless used wisely. It’s only one part of a brand.

By: Miroslav /Prague

Miroslav /Prague — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:21:43 +0000

Everybody has own style, when u look at the Saul Bass’s posters, when u listen to U2, when u watch Inarritu Gonzales movies, Gaugain or Mondrian paintings. You r distinguished by our style. And that is the deal. U can create nice logo, but it has to work with corporate identity guidelines. Logo is one thing, but match it all in identity and be unique, that is not that easy. I don’t beleive in trends, I beleive in vision, practical use and no balance in relation logo vs customer. Represent it truly

By: Acopic Web Design

Acopic Web Design — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 20:17:53 +0000

I think design trends are always at the back of your mind. The subconscious mind is a powerful thing!!

By: David Airey :: Graphic Designer

David Airey :: Graphic Designer — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 09:45:56 +0000

Nice one, Paul.

Ken,

It’s what keep me in the field, the creative expression.

Toni,

More of a coincidence really, but a good one!

By: Toni

Toni — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 09:36:51 +0000

Thanks David, Should have known you would have blogged on this! ;)

By: Ken Xu

Ken Xu — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 23:51:22 +0000

It seems nowadays design is a bit complex. :) Oh, creativity never end. Never ending creation of a design is just so cool.

By: Paul Enderson

Paul Enderson — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 20:47:24 +0000

Noted - althought it’s mostly paperwork and prayer! ;) I’ll see what I can do..!