As a designer I am blown away…
I visited the web site for the phenominal designer Paul Rand today. This man was truly a genius when it comes to logo creation, identity and branding. It might sound entirely absurd but he had a way of analyzing and breaking down a business or idea to its core and then crafting the seeming impossible.
If you haven’t visited the website you should (Click here to visit the home page) you owe it to yourself and your business.
I thought this clip from an article entitled “Logos, Flags, and Escutcheons” was particularly fascinating when you have time it would be good to read the whole article:
“Here’s what a logo is and does:
A logo is a flag, a signature, an escutcheon.
A logo doesn’t sell (directly), it identifies.
A logo is rarely a description of a business.
A logo derives its meaning from the quality of the thing it symbolizes, not the other way around.
A logo is less important than the product it signifies; what it means is more important that what it looks like….
…A well designed logo, in the end, is a reflection of the business it symbolizes. It connotes a thoughtful and purposeful enterprise, and mirrors the quality of its products and services. It is good public relations-a harbinger of good will.
It says “We care.”
This piece is outstanding for anyone who is in business for themselves…if your designer doesn’t know who Paul Rand is your being cheated. Ask for a refund.
Some good food for thought when thinking about your logo.
Watch this Video as Steve Jobs Speaks about his experience with Paul Rand.
Hear Pauls’ own words:
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