12 More LogoType Designs – Have you Seen These – Part 2

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12 LogoType Designs – Have you Seen These Series – Part 1  proved to be quite a hit, mostly I think because it was not an overwhelming list post but also included a varied selection of styles.

So part two carries on the theme of logos created from type using words and or just letters to create typemarks.

If you have missed Part 1, then may be an idea to head over there and read my introduction to the series, just so you know where I am coming from with these lists.

But to very quickly sum up, I am trying to find logo designs deeper within the interweb. So they are hopefully logo’s that you may not have seen before. I am trying to avoid sourcing them only from galleries for this reason, although some are too good not to showcase.

If you are a freelance logo designer, then hopefully you will also come away with some fresh views on using only typography to get your message across.

Have you Seen These Series – Part 2

The logos showcased in this series are type orientated, in that they only use type or sets of characters to convey the message. They are free of icons and imagery. This style of logo design is one that I love, the logos are message focused, they are bold and strong, yet they can also be smooth and subtle. The emotion of the message changes with the typeface used.

Focus on typography in logo design, guarantees, if you can pull it off, a strong and memorable message.

They are also often free of colours, usually one solid colour, or a 2nd high light colour. Clever use of letters, characters and shapes can create interesting and brand relevant logomarks. Creating a type only logo is a challenge and there is a fine line between a emotionless bundle of words and a powerful logo design.

advelorem logo design

DesignerStudio KXX

decipha logo design

Designer : Keith Evans

deep logo design

DesignerWe Make Designs

dezacardoso logo design

Designer : Pigmeto

dope logo design

DesignerNiklas Rosén

embassy logo design

DesignerMuggie Ramadani Design Studio

energy logo design

Designer : VIK

gt logo design

DesignerCansu Cender

mogibo-logo-design

DesignerIvan Turčin

portfolio cph logo design

DesignerMuggie Ramadani Design Studio

scdgroup logo design

Designer : Official Classic

society27 logo design

Designerzka11

The Continuing Story – Part 3

As long as there are type focused logos, I will continue to show the logo designs that really inspire and interest me. Part 3 will continue the journey with type focused logo designs and identities. Further posts will focus on specific trends and styles.

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Article Posted On: June 3, 2009 by

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  • Really Nice Logos,
    Inspired me a lot.
    Thanks Graham for this beautiful post.
  • The "energy" typeface I like the best. It reminds me of "swing" logo if I`m not wrong. Just briliant.
  • Yeah, it's a simple idea and really nicely executed. Not overdone in anyway, which is always the temptation.
  • Pooface
    Not that good.
  • Oh, and in that case, would love to see some of your work then.
  • Thank you PooFace for that enlightening constructive feedback. Awesome.
  • well put Graham. haha
  • Thats is inspired, all you could do only with typographie. incredible.
  • div
    superb. waiting for more parts to follow.
  • I actually haven't seen any of these until this post and they're all really nice. I love the concept of the "energy" logo as it takes something familiar and re-appropriates it to a simple yet really expressive logo
  • Wow, very nice! And very inspiring! Amazing what can be done with nothing but type.
  • It's my favourite form of communicating by far. Logomarks often need to be used, but when they don't, and I have a choice, I will try to just use type and combinations of characters.
  • I love this series really thanks a lot for sharing the cool logos .. good post ;D
  • Thanks Geee, and thanks for your earlier comment on Twitter, appreciate it. Following your blog via Google as well.
  • Nice selection! Great use of typography! Love those kind of logos to!
  • Glad you like the selection, trying to keep it varied for each edition. :)
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