50 Famous Brand Logo Designs Then And Now

In a world constantly chasing the new, it’s fascinating to look back at the origins of what we now consider iconic.

The logos we recognize in an instant—those simple yet powerful symbols—have stories to tell, tales of a time when they were just taking their first visual breath. They reflect the zeitgeist of their era, crafted with the tools and trends of their day.

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4. Starbuck’s

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10. Playboy

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Jason Mustian

Jason Mustian

Jason is a Webby winning, Short-Award losing humor writer and businessman. He lives in Texas with his amazing wife and four sometimes amazing kids.