This beautiful infographic by Finances Online contains fascinating information about how big brands go about choosing logos, and how different kinds of brand logos evoke different emotions on consumers.
For example, the color red (seen in the logos of YouTube and Red Bull) is said to represent emotion, passion, intensity and an active lifestyle. Blue is associated with calm, trust and understanding and is favored by corporate and business services logos. Meanwhile yellow is subconsciously said to be associated with sunshine and represents energy and joy, making it a good fit for Ferrari and McDonald's.
The infographic also contains interesting factoids about some of the brand logos we see everyday. For instance, the artist who designed Twitter's original logo is said to have received $6 for his efforts. On the other end of the scale, the BBC spent $1.8 million on logo design efforts when it redesigned its logo in 1997.
The infographic also shows how logos influence us very early in life, and very young children are able to effortlessly match logos and products.
Brand Logo Infographics
This Colorful Infographic Dissects How Brand Logos Impact Consumers
Trend Themes
1. Emotional Brand Logos - Opportunity for businesses to create impactful logos that evoke specific emotions in consumers.
2. Color Psychology in Logos - Opportunity for businesses to use specific colors in logos to influence consumer perceptions.
3. Logo Design Investment - Opportunity for businesses to strategically invest in logo design for brand recognition and consumer appeal.
Industry Implications
1. Advertising and Marketing - Opportunity for companies to leverage emotional brand logos and color psychology to create memorable branding campaigns.
2. Graphic Design - Opportunity for designers to specialize in logo design, considering the influence of color psychology and emotions.
3. Consumer Goods and Services - Opportunity for brands to improve consumer appeal by investing in logo design that aligns with target emotions and perceptions.