Logos…The world seems like a colorful pastry with all these lively emblems all around us. No one can deny the fact that a proper logo is one of the simplest ways to create brand recognition because a visual symbol is more memorable than words.
However, when you notice these emblems, you will notice some icons and symbols which are used most repeatedly in today’s logo designing. I have listed few of them and the impact they leave on the viewers mind.
Swoosh:
Although the Nike swoosh is one of the oldest and most recognizable logo of the world but nowadays also designers add swoosh to their designs to give it a trendy and contemporary feel and make people remeber it for ages.
Logo for a Resort![]() |
Logo for an Italian School![]() |
Arrows:
Stylized arrows are always found to be a part of successful logos as they give a sense of motion and forward thinking.
Logo for an Enviromental Company![]() |
Logo for a New Church![]() |
Globe:
To add a universal feel to a logo, designers prefer adding a sign of globe which gains worldwide recognition for your brand/product.
Logo for an Online ThinkTank![]() |
Worldwide Logistics Provider![]() |
Human/Cartoon Figures:
Human and cartoon figures help conveying a brand message effectively, telling the customer what positivity it can bring to one’s life.
Logo for a Dairy Farm![]() |
Logo for a Pastry Shop![]() |
Crests:
We get to see crests very often in designs, which display or describe arms and badges. Logo designs with crests define the steadiness and stability of a company.
Logo for a Football Team![]() |
Logo for a Yearly Concert![]() |
Hearts:
Heart, is the most overly used icon in logo designing and after tat successful New York Logo by Milton Glaser “I Heart NY”, this symbol became a must ingredient for logos.
Logo for Italian Kitchens![]() |
Logo for a Foster House![]() |
Spirals:
Funky spirals in logos make a logo look more stylish and fresh. These spirals make the logos more attractive for viewers.
Logo for a T-Shirt Brand![]() |
Logo for Pharmaceutical Company![]() |
Pixels:
The molecular effect is used in logos to express technological and computing aspect of a company.
| Logo for a Software House |
Logo for Designing Company |
Wings:
Showcasing angels and birds in logos with wings express freedom and progressive nature of company.
A Music Label![]() |
An Italian Fashion Company![]() |
Tree:
To make a logo leave a positive and energetic impact on the viewers mind, a designer uses symbol of tree or leaf. It helps them trust you product and credibility of your company.
Event Management Company![]() |
Logo for a Designing Company![]() |
So guys, do you agree with me…don’t you think these symbols/icons are used too often in Logo Designing and seem to stay here for many years to come.
If you think you can add any symbol to this list, you are more than welcome.























Hey Charlie,
I really liked the way you compiled such simple symbols of logo designing, which we usually don’t notice. Initals and stcik figures can also be added to this list….wat say?