Sad news today that 131-year-old Kodak has filed for bankruptcy.
As good a time as any to take a quick look at the Kodak logo evolution.

Image via Kodak website
Early 1900′s
Kodak is the first company to integrate its name and look into a symbol.
1930′s
Focus moved to the Kodak name and the red and yellow “trade dress” color.
1960′s
The [...]

Speaking of Olympics…
“Throughout the course of the 2012 Olympic fortnight, an alternative programme of events will be taking place in offices and homes across London.
“While these events enjoy no official status, they represent some of the most popular participation sports in the UK.
“This blog is an attempt to recognise and honour these under-appreciated [...]

“Throughout the course of the 2012 Olympic fortnight, an alternative programme of events will be taking place in offices and homes across London.
“While these events enjoy no official status, they represent some of the most popular participation sports in the UK.
“This blog is an attempt to recognise and honour these under-appreciated events through [...]

In 2016, the Olympic and Paralympic Games will take place for the first time in South America, in the city of Rio de Janeiro. The emblem was launched a while back, but I just watched the “brand video” for the Paralympic Games that gives a glimpse of the work involved.

Official video about the creative process [...]

There has been a longstanding debate on whether graphic designers should follow design trends or pursue their own design aesthetics. Some people profess that creating a trendy design will make a sudden impact on the market since it is in vogue. These trend enthusiasts are of the view that a particular [...]

Signage mockup showing the apostrophe-free wordmark
In May 2010, the UK’s largest high street bookseller Waterstones launched a new brand identity. The design work was created by London-based venturethree.

venturethree’s 2010 design

The following was added to the Waterstones press office yesterday (11th January):
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Waterstones, the UK’s largest high street bookseller, has today revealed a new logo for the [...]

Nowadays, business cards are considered old-fashioned for business promotion. However, the fact is, no matter how old school business cards maybe, they still prove to be a highly effective promotional tool. Some graphic designers stutter at first meeting with clients and expect them to break the ice. This is where business [...]

Via Ray Vellest.
Reminiscent of johnson banks’ logo mash-ups.
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