Logo Brilliance

What makes a logo not just great, but iconic? Charlie Johnson at Graphic Design Blog shares 25 examples that will either make you go, “HMMMMM” or “Wow, I wish I’d thought of that.” Check it out. And get back to me if you knew there was an arrow in the FedEx...

It’s the relationship, stupid.

How are successful brands surviving—even thriving—in this recession? It seems one secret weapon is a change in mindset. Instead of making consumers loyal to the brand, make the brand loyal to the consumer. But here, Joel Rubinson, chief research officer of the...

A message amid the wrappings

While cleaning up the detritus of the holidays—scraps of wrapping paper and packing lists—I discovered this card in the bottom of a J. Crew shipping box. I was immediately struck by the simplicity of the message and wished I’d come up with something half as eloquent...

Operators are not standing by

If you haven’t purchased your Barack Obama commemorative plate, the latest Time-Life Classic Soft Rock collection (Air Supply, anyone?), or you’re just a sucker for that smooth-talking Billy Mays, have I got a store for you: Or, do your part to save the planet (and $1...