20 Examples of Simplistic but Effective Logo Design
Something we hear over an over in the design world is that less is more. Even though using that statement has become a bit cliche, it is true – especially when it comes to logo design. Sometimes designers can get carried away with trying to incorporate too many complicated elements into a logo. It’s better to keep things simple and make use of clever negative space and typography. These types of marks are usually far more effective and memorable. To inspire you, here are 20 Examples of Simplistic but Effective Logo Design.
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33 comments
Lucho Lalev
August 6, 2010A really inspirational collection!
Alex W
August 6, 2010These are all quite incredible! The originality is amazing. A lot of times when you see cool-looking logos, they may not necessarily properly depict what they’re trying to represent. However in this case, it’s clear what they all mean. I think my favorites are Xavier Fence, Freedom, PixelFlow and Boy
Theo
August 6, 2010Great list of logos, simple and really creative. Favorites… almost everyone of them.
Bret Juliano
August 6, 2010Musicpoet and Dailyjazz are my favorites. Great collection.
David
August 6, 2010I read the first logo as “1 on One”
Jesper
August 6, 2010Don’t know why, but I somehow read the first entry (ONE) as NINE. Must be tired.
Eko
August 6, 2010Nice logo design, thanks for the inspiration
Erick Guerrero
August 6, 2010Really awesome logos!
Zach
August 6, 2010Nice collection, but I don’t think that word means what you think it means.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/simplistic
Harrison
August 7, 2010FYI: don’t confuse simplistic with simple.
Tim
September 24, 2010To echo Zach and Harrison there is a big difference between being ‘childlike’ and ‘childish’.
Referring to something as ‘simple’ can be, and often is, a compliment while ‘simplistic’ simply cannot be.
Glenn Van Bogaert
August 7, 2010Great post! The logos are simple, but you can directly say what they mean. My favourites? All of them
Alex
August 7, 2010Great logos. I like everyone of them.
BebopDesigner
August 8, 2010Brilliant collection! Simplicity says the most. Love Music Poet, Business Airlines and Oak Brothers.
Thanks for sharing
Website Designer Florida
August 8, 2010Really a nice set of logo’s that any new company/ business can draw inspiration off of when looking to create new logo. My personal favorites are One and Media Labs.
Kevin Airgid
August 9, 2010Excellent pics. One of the biggest problems is trying to keep things very simple yet express a lot within those confines. I had this issue when I was designing my own logo recently. Designers that just do logos all day are truly Gods as far as I am concerned. Very, very hard work.
Web design portfolio
August 10, 2010these logos are awesome. I love the oak brothers one!
Ben
August 11, 2010Love the simple but effective designs!
Logo From Dreams
August 11, 2010Great collection of logos, thanks for including LFD as a source.
Victoria Blount
August 12, 2010I like the simplistic and clever logo designs above, some utilize the positive and negative space to manipulate the logo design.
Logo ontwerp
August 12, 2010I love these minimalistic logo’s. Some are very good in my oppinion. Feel like emergancy road service doesnt fit this list to well though. Anyway great list.
Iza van Geelen
August 20, 2010Most people don’t know how complicated great simple design is. Fabulous!
Ivan Tsankov
August 24, 2010Every single logo here deserves a medal or something
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Impressive and clean!
Carmel K
August 26, 2010I read the 1st logo as “One Line” – is there any consensus?
Great inspiration…simple but deep!
andrew
August 27, 2010Great logos, though the majority are self-initiated by designers rather than being for actual existing companies.
Craig
August 29, 2010Really good logo designs, all great and I really enjoyed freedom
Jeff Jones
September 9, 2010Really awesome logos! Cheers
Lisa Thomason
September 11, 2010Lovely logos, amazing collection! LT
Amanda
September 14, 2010Wow! Beautiful logo compilation, Lovely share, cannot pick a favourite!
Audee Velasco
September 28, 2010awesome post.. some of the logo makes you think before you get it..
Sean Farrell
October 17, 2010Thanks for the include! Really appreciate it! Some nice logos up there for sure.
Abhimanyu
February 18, 2011Oh, nice collection there, Henry. I shared some tips on Effective Logo Design on my blog..
http://talenttutorials.com/design/logo/effective-logo-design/
You might wanna check it out!
nikiixcandy
May 9, 2012i like the jazz one. it’s really cute. i also really like the news rocket one. that one was awesome.