Bi-Weekly Blog Round-Up

FEATURED Design Of The Week

Hi everyone!
While it was not the contest winner, we love this gorgeous design submitted by Andsue to a recent logo design contest for a high-end leather manufacturer. 

Browse dozens of other active design contests

See below why Hatchwise is the #1 Design and Naming Contest site!

FEATURED POST: Famous Car Logos With Horses In The Design

In the dynamic realm of automobiles, where every emblem counts, the choice of a logo is paramount—it’s the first glimpse into a brand’s identity. And for some, that identity gallops forth with the strength and grace of a horse.

Horses, revered across cultures, symbolize not just speed but also power, wisdom, and freedom—attributes synonymous with the world’s most coveted automobiles. From the iconic prancing horse of Ferrari to the sleek stallion adorning Porsche’s crest, these symbols embody a legacy of excellence and prestige.

Today we’re diving into all the automotive brands that are now so iconic – known largely for their logos and emblems adorned with these majestic creatures.

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The Evolution of the Deadpool Logo: From Creation to Modern Icon

Since his inception in the early 1990s, Deadpool has become one of the most beloved antiheroes in the comic world. Created by artist Rob Liefeld and writer Fabian Nicieza, the Deadpool character is known for his loquaciousness and comedic pessimism.

Many fans also connect with Deadpool’s iconic logo, which has evolved alongside the character. In this article, we trace the key milestones in the evolution of the Deadpool logo and highlight how these changes have impacted the character’s brand identity.

The origin of the Deadpool logo can be traced back to his first comic book appearance in “The New Mutants” #98, released in February 1991.

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The Complete History Of The KFC Logo

Once a straightforward, text-based brand symbol, the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) logo has become a modern, global trademark of delicious and crispy golden fried chicken.

From its modest origins to its rise as a worldwide sensation, the fast-food giant’s visual identity has undergone quite a metamorphosis. Here’s a look at the key milestones in the history of the KFC logo and how it reflects the brand’s evolution.

The first logo, introduced in the early 1950s, featured a simplistic design with an illustration of Colonel Harland Sanders, the founder of KFC, which quickly became symbolic of the brand’s commitment to quality and tradition.

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Featured Design Contest: ZM Fabrication

As a graphic design company, we are always excited to see the many different and beautiful designs that come through our Hatchwise office daily. We take great pleasure in examining the contest logo designs; occasionally, one will catch our eye.

For this blog post, we wanted to share some of our favorite designs with our readers, so we chose a contest that caught our attention and featured some of the best designs that we had seen. We hope our readers will enjoy seeing these designs and appreciate the hard work that went into creating them.

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