Logo Designing Trends 2009

Nick Awkward · 11-18-2008, 10:19 AM

With, 2008 coming to an end, does any of you have any predicitions which type of trends will be followed in lgo designing in 2009? I am sure, with more advancement and innovations, we will be able to contribute more to the designing world.

alyCe · 11-22-2008, 03:17 PM

Well, the globe is dead, so I predict a square, or maybe a triangle...

TBD3.14 · 11-24-2008, 01:30 PM

ha wow the bubble/button effect i never saw the xerox one though.

im guessing design's going to get more grittier before it becomes slick again because of these freakin photoshop brushes that 13 year olds have but overall i think that it will become even more bubbly and futuristic without hard edges ofr new companies

Distill · 11-24-2008, 11:04 PM

I can't speak for the design world as a whole, but I'm becoming a big fan of realistic textures and lighting that sets a mood [dramatic?]... it adds an element of tactility to an otherwise flat or glossed-over web.

I don't just mean "grit" (that's already playing out), but more subtle textures like metal or paper or "fuzz". Am I explaining myself well?

Distill · 11-24-2008, 11:06 PM

Didn't notice that this thread was directed toward logo design... the above post pertains more to web design as a whole. Sorry!

Nick Awkward · 12-04-2008, 03:11 AM

Hey friends, this changing trends of logo designing are same way we get our hairstyles and clothes trends change with every coming year. I think upcoming year will come up with lot of bubbly and vibrant logos.

OzFighter · 12-04-2008, 09:08 PM

Im thinking the whole 'glass button' thing. Have you noticed how common its getting? When i first saw them on the net or on vista i thought they were kinda cool. I learnt how to make them and used them once or twice but now theyre everywhere so i dont like them anymore.

It sucks sometimes that these head marketing managers will flick through a bunch of websites and magazines then throw them at you and go "make it look like that". Problem is, every marketing director is saying the same thing so something that once looked good, gets old real fast.

So in saying that, as designers most of us are over the whole glass look, but marketing heads are just getting into it, so we will see alot more this coming year i think.

alyCe · 12-09-2008, 02:38 PM

^yuck!!!

bjzdesign · 12-11-2008, 01:23 PM

I have noticed that logos are becoming more complex. What ever happened to keeping it simple so it can be used on multiple platforms?

Bryan Z

Nikki · 12-11-2008, 01:42 PM

That's a great point about the sphere shapes. I didn't realize there were so many of them until I saw them all together like that. I would assume for 2009 any new designs would have to do with technology advancement and futuristic looking images. Something in 3-D type styles. Companies have been messing with this for years and maybe finally they will break through and make things look truly 3-D without the use of the red and blue glasses.

Also touch screen is so big anymore that maybe logos will have some kind of button effect or something related to that. Not sure, just looking for inspiration in all places. There is so much out there to stimulate minds, who knows what you can find.

11-18-2008, 10:19 AM	#1
Nick Awkward Designer Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 37	Logo Designing Trends 2009 With, 2008 coming to an end, does any of you have any predicitions which type of trends will be followed in lgo designing in 2009? I am sure, with more advancement and innovations, we will be able to contribute more to the designing world. __________________ Graphics Luv

11-22-2008, 03:17 PM	#2
alyCe Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Posts: 709	Well, the globe is dead, so I predict a square, or maybe a triangle... __________________ everyone runs, nobody hides

11-24-2008, 11:04 PM	#4
Distill Designer/Copywriter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: DePere, WI Posts: 106	I can't speak for the design world as a whole, but I'm becoming a big fan of realistic textures and lighting that sets a mood [dramatic?]... it adds an element of tactility to an otherwise flat or glossed-over web. I don't just mean "grit" (that's already playing out), but more subtle textures like metal or paper or "fuzz". Am I explaining myself well? __________________ Brand Consultant, Designer, Copywriter . . . All-around Good Guy my blog \| my site

11-24-2008, 11:06 PM	#5
Distill Designer/Copywriter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: DePere, WI Posts: 106	Didn't notice that this thread was directed toward logo design... the above post pertains more to web design as a whole. Sorry! __________________ Brand Consultant, Designer, Copywriter . . . All-around Good Guy my blog \| my site

12-04-2008, 03:11 AM	#6
Nick Awkward Designer Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 37	Hey friends, this changing trends of logo designing are same way we get our hairstyles and clothes trends change with every coming year. I think upcoming year will come up with lot of bubbly and vibrant logos. __________________ Graphics Luv


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11-24-2008, 01:30 PM	#3
TBD3.14 Critic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ATL! Posts: 10	ha wow the bubble/button effect i never saw the xerox one though. im guessing design's going to get more grittier before it becomes slick again because of these freakin photoshop brushes that 13 year olds have but overall i think that it will become even more bubbly and futuristic without hard edges ofr new companies

12-04-2008, 09:08 PM	#7
OzFighter Intern Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 14	Im thinking the whole 'glass button' thing. Have you noticed how common its getting? When i first saw them on the net or on vista i thought they were kinda cool. I learnt how to make them and used them once or twice but now theyre everywhere so i dont like them anymore. It sucks sometimes that these head marketing managers will flick through a bunch of websites and magazines then throw them at you and go "make it look like that". Problem is, every marketing director is saying the same thing so something that once looked good, gets old real fast. So in saying that, as designers most of us are over the whole glass look, but marketing heads are just getting into it, so we will see alot more this coming year i think.

12-09-2008, 02:38 PM	#8
alyCe Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Posts: 709	^yuck!!! __________________ everyone runs, nobody hides

12-11-2008, 01:23 PM	#9
bjzdesign Designer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Center Valley, Pennsylvania Posts: 4	I have noticed that logos are becoming more complex. What ever happened to keeping it simple so it can be used on multiple platforms? Bryan Z

12-11-2008, 01:42 PM	#10
Nikki Designer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: PA Posts: 7	That's a great point about the sphere shapes. I didn't realize there were so many of them until I saw them all together like that. I would assume for 2009 any new designs would have to do with technology advancement and futuristic looking images. Something in 3-D type styles. Companies have been messing with this for years and maybe finally they will break through and make things look truly 3-D without the use of the red and blue glasses. Also touch screen is so big anymore that maybe logos will have some kind of button effect or something related to that. Not sure, just looking for inspiration in all places. There is so much out there to stimulate minds, who knows what you can find. __________________ Logo Design Guru The Image Builders

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