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Well Known Examples

Here are examples of some of the most well known and effectively designed logos. Note their similarities: all of these logos are bold, very simple in form, and functional in grayscale. They all immediately convey the core essence or brand of the organization they represent.


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Logo: Airtrain, New York City's first rail link to JFK International Airport
Designed by: Pentagram


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Logo: Curious Pictures, Production company for television programs and commercials
Designed by: Pentagram


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Logo: The Noguchi Museum, Dedicated to the life and work of the Japenese-American sculptor Isamu Noguchi
Designed by: Pentagram


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Logo: Citibank, Consumer dividion of the world's largest financial company
Designed by: Pentagram


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Logo: Fine Link Features, Film production company based in New York
Designed by: Pentagram


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Logo: UPS (United Postal Service)
Designed by: Paul Rand


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Logo: amazon.com
Designed by: Turner Duckworth


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Logo: Fed Ex (Federal Express)
Designed by: Landor Associates


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Logo: Song, airline corporation
Designed by: Landor Associates


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