{"id":3854,"date":"2019-07-11T14:15:35","date_gmt":"2019-07-11T14:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onlinelogomaker.com\/blog\/?p=3854"},"modified":"2019-07-11T14:15:36","modified_gmt":"2019-07-11T14:15:36","slug":"10-seriously-clever-logos-youll-love-for-creative-design-inspiration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onlinelogomaker.com\/blog\/10-seriously-clever-logos-youll-love-for-creative-design-inspiration\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Seriously Clever Logos You’ll Love for Creative Design Inspiration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sometimes it\u2019s hard to tell which logo will hit because it\u2019s not always the most expensive, most well-planned, or time-consuming that ends up among clever logos that define brands perfectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take the Nike swoosh. It cost $35 paid to design student Carolyn Davidson. She needed money to take a class and got the freelance gig from Phil Knight, an accounting professor. He had a company launching a football shoe brand called Nike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It took 17.5-plus hours to make. No huge ad team. No fortune paid. Although Nike later compensated Davidson\u00a0with stocks and a diamond ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But how do you get the most creative logos without an ad team and marketing planning?\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, many great logos use these tools. They cost money but are often the recipe for success. So, if you\u2019re looking for a great logo for your business, you can put the right steps into action rather than holding your breath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To start, look at what\u2019s working for other brands. We\u2019ve put together 10 favorites of ours\u00a0to help<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading to see interesting logos, then let these ideas inspire you to design your own logo or put together a team that can.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10 of Our Favorite Logos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many of these we like because they\u2019re logos with hidden meanings. Some are just creative logos that work well. Let them put your brain in creative mode and have fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And if you\u2019re stressed about the finances of hiring your team to get your logo and business launched, do your due diligence in planning and budgeting just like when you create your logo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are always options in financing if you think it through, brainstorm (like the creative part), and stick to your plans. Even guaranteed payday loans<\/a> work if you plan it right and stick to that plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, go check these out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Le Tour de France<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

They use such fun lettering and the bright orange sun gives it that extra pop. Mostly, we love how there\u2019s a cyclist in the letters and sun. The O, U, and R form the cyclist and the back of the bike, and the sun is the front wheel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. The 2024 Olympics in Paris<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We seem to love some of the French ones. Check out how those Olympic medal ribbons form the Eiffel Tower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Coffee Night<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s so simple! Look close and you\u2019ll see the moon in that cup of Joe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Iron Duck Clothing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have fashion and ducks, it\u2019s not obvious how to put them together. But this clothing hangar that looks like a duck does the trick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. CodeFish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Again, this one is clever and simple. Check out that fish made of code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Sushi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The name of this company may be a bit vague, but the logo isn\u2019t. The H turned into chopsticks in a fun and clever way gives you that quick visual that might just make your mouth water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Beats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You know you gamers look for hidden eggs in the game? This is the logo version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In case you didn\u2019t see it, the \u201cb\u201d in the white circle is actually half a headphone.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Chick-Fil-A<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With bright curvy cursive lettering to get your customers\u2019 attention, what more could you want? We\u2019d say it wouldn\u2019t be as good without that chicken in the C!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Cisco<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tech giant Cisco has way more panache for a tech giant than you\u2019d think, even just looking at the logo. Why? Because they have a San Fran skyline in the lines above the letters to honor their hometown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Nike<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yes, we love the swoosh. It shows movement. It is called the swoosh, giving it a built-in sound effect to signify speed. You know you want to be fast and those shoes will help. Instant clever branding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clever Logos for You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know some of our favorites when it comes to clever logos, you can start working on yours. Be sure to identify your brand and market clearly so you can convey what you want to the designer and\/or ad team.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also play around with our free logo maker and get in touch with our team if you want help with further branding. We\u2019re here to help you get the best logo for your needs.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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