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Classic Logos: FedEx (1994)
30 June 2017 
Hi MLE,I can see why a lot of people would not consider this a classic - until they see the forward-facing arrow created in the negative space between the “E” and the “x”.Of course this subtlety has been a bit of an issue. The logo designer (who has a great name), Lindon Leader, said that FedEx’s PR firm wanted to make the arrow more obvious, like fill it in with another colour. But of course this would miss the point. What makes this a great logo is what is not obviously there, not what is.Have a nice weekend,SuzanPosted in: logos -
Classic Logos: I ♥ NY (1975)
16 June 2017 
Hello MLE,The I ♥ NY logo is similar to other classic logos in the following ways:1) It is timelessI never realised that this is a seventies logo, thought it was more recent, which is often the case with classic logos. It was created at a time when the state was almost bankrupt (and entered a certain Donald Trump who took advantage of this to get a good chunk of NYC real estate for a deal). New York wanted to increase morale as well as tourism. And it worked.2) It was sketched quicklyRenowned designer Milton Glaser had a typographic logo finished and signed off (I wish I could see what this was!) Then, a week later in a taxi, he sketched the sketch above and said to the client, “wait I have a better idea!” The client was reluctant to entertain yet another logo when everything was done and everyone was happy, but luckily he gave in.3) The designer did not get richGlaser designed the logo at no charge, so he never did get any money for this logo. He had thought it was just a very small project that would vanish in no time that he could do for free.Have a nice weekend!SuzanPosted in: logos -
MandR NEW WORK: illustration
2 June 2017 
Hello MLE,
The Poitras Center for Affective Disorders Research was established in 2007 through funding from Patricia and James Poitras to the McGovern Institute for Brain Research at MIT. To celebrate its 10th anniversary, an illustration was created for the Poitras family which features key imagery from the past decade.
More here.
Have a nice weekend. I'm quite happy to be on holiday next week!
SuzanPosted in: MandR work