Symbols & Monograms
Articles about symbols & monograms.
40 posts
Two Letter Logos: Choosing a Two-Letter Symbol for a Favicon
What two-letter logos are, how they compare with single letters and wordmarks as favicon symbols, and what to check in the vector source, font licence and final files.
Negative space logo
How to use negative space to separate the internal elements of a logo: build real knockout gaps in the vector paths, test them, and prepare reliable artwork.
Star Logo Design: Turning a Star Into a Clear, Usable Favicon
How to design a star symbol that stays legible as a favicon: choosing the star form, building clean vector paths, testing at tab size and preparing delivery files.
Monogram logo design
How to choose and build a monogram as a favicon symbol: picking letters, drawing clean vector geometry, simplifying for tiny sizes and verifying the result.
G Letter Logo Design
What a G letter logo is, how the letter's shape affects spacing and tracking, and how to check that a G logo file holds real editable vector artwork.
Negative Space in Logo Redesign
How negative space works in a logo redesign, how it supports visual simplification, and how to build it correctly in vector artwork so it holds up in real use.
Once You See It, You Can’t Unsee It Logos
Understand hidden shapes and unintended readings in logos, and learn how to evaluate them when creating or preparing vector artwork.
Once You See It, You Can't Unsee It: Logos and Hidden Shapes
Understand hidden shapes in logos, assess whether they help or distract, and prepare vector artwork that preserves the intended reading.
Old FaceTime Logo vs. Current Icon: A Design Comparison
Compare the old FaceTime logo with the current app icon: camera geometry, color, silhouette, scalability, and what those differences mean for vector use.
Energy Star: History of Logo Changes and Their Evaluation
An evidence-led look at the ENERGY STAR mark: what is documented about its origin, how the lockup works as vector artwork, and what partners may and may not change.
WWE Shield Logo Changes: Before-and-After Evaluation
A before-and-after evaluation of The Shield’s WWE logo: what the newer mark is, how the artwork developed, and what those changes mean for vector files.
Once you see it you can't unsee it logos
How hidden-read logos work in vector artwork: negative space, dual paths, and what to check before you design, source, or deliver the file.