With the Euro 2012 tournament in full swing, the quarter finals being battled as we speak, now is a great time to take a look at some creative uses of soccer balls in logo design. The simplicity of a soccer ball lends itself well to some bold logos, and allows the clever designer lots of room for creativity. Here are some of our favorites, starting with the official UEFA Euro 2012 logo. UEFA Euro

Even if you are not a professional designer, it’s worth getting involved in the process of developing your own logo. Whether you pull together inspirational designs that you want a designer to draw from or you want to take the process into your own hands, these resources can help you get the job done. This list focuses on sources for inspiration where you can find ideas and trends. At the end of t

From the depths of the oceans to the highest peaks of mountains, shaped by winds and scourged by fire, nature’s gifts to our planet have always been fuel for the inspiration of artistic movements in history. In logo design, such elements are used to engrave a venture’s identity based on its core features. This article showcases 40 elemental logos, divided into four sections: earth, water, fire and

We all need time to relax and relieve ourselves from daily stress. We should all make time for a relaxing vacation once a year. Travel agencies and hotels lure tourists with special offers and services, competing between themselves for customers. You may be a designer tasked with creating a stunning identity for one of these travel, tourism and hospitality logos, so check out these 40 examples for

Have you ever thought of human beings as the center of the universe? It’s a common fallacy, and is known as anthropocentrism. Though we know on an intellectual level that we’re a mere speck in reality, we instinctually think this way. In this post, we look at 50 logos in which logo designers infused their work with human representations to take advantage of our inherent anthropocentrism. These log

Last week, we looked at 50 black and white logos and talked about the need to design logos in black and white first so that they can be reproduced in the broadest array of media. This week, we’re looking at the flip side: exuberantly colorful logos. You might not want a logo as bright as one of these, but adding some color to your finished black and white version can help a logo pop out in a desig

One of the most commonly given pieces of advice on the topic of logo design is that you should always start the project in black and white. There are a number of reasons for this. For one, it keeps you from using color as a crutch and getting the lines and shapes perfect because there is nothing present to distract from them. Secondly, it means that in the myriad situations where your logo will be

Restaurant logo design is tricky business. Logo design is a balance between what are often conflicting interests: representing the values of your brand, and standing out from other brands. When it comes to the topic of food, designers need to be especially careful — consumers are picky about what they put in their mouths! You need to ensure the logo is first and foremost appetizing, before you thi

Every now and then, we like to scour the web for recent logos by fantastic designers, and collate them here on Fuel Your Creativity for your inspiration. In this edition, we’ve got a wide range to get you thinking, from wordmarks to illustrated logos covering styles from classic to retro to modern Web. Current trends getting a bit much for you? Take a walk down memory lane with this roundup from A