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The Art Of Logo Design: PBS Off Book

This episode of Off Book is a mini master-class on everything logos, featuring the incredibly prolific design writer Stephen Heller. This is one more reason why you should subscribe to the Off Book channel. ​

Logos surround us in digital and physical space, but we rarely examine the thought and artistic thinking that goes into the design of these symbols. Utilizing a silent vocabulary of colors, shapes, and typography, logo designers give a visual identity to companies and organizations of all types.
Logos surround us in digital and physical space, but we rarely examine the thought and artistic thinking that goes into the design of these symbols. Utilizing a silent vocabulary of colors, shapes, and typography, logo designers give a visual identity to companies and organizations of all types. From cave painters to modern designers, artists throughout history have been reducing the complex down to simple ideas that communicate with the world.

Featuring:

Stephen Heller
​Sagi Haviv
​Kelli Anderson
Gerard Huerta

Previously:

Seeing Beyond The Human Eye
​Pop Culture Through The Lens Of Nostalgia: The Evolution Of 8-Bit Art

The Culture Of Reddit
The Vast World Of Lego Art
Three Points Of View On Fandom, Fan Fiction & Fan Art
The Art of Film & TV Title Design: PBS Off Book
Tattoos: Pop Portraits, Japanese Traditional, American Eclectic
Art In The Era Of The Internet: The Impact Of Kickstarter, Creative Commons & Creators Project
Animated GIFs: The Birth of a Medium
Off Book Series One: The Complete Series