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New branding for American Library
New branding for American Library

Founded in 1963, the American Library (formerly known as the 2nd Air Division Library) is an institution established to honor the US Air Force troops who fought in Europe during WWII. Located in Norwich, UK, the library contains a collection of materials dedicated to the USAF, American relationship with Britain and American culture in general. Adopting its current name, the American Library was looking to a new visual identity as well. The institution’s brand, including a logo, printed materials and some merchandise, was renovated by The Click, a Norwich-based design studio. In the brand creation, the designers started from the…

We Compost: Composting for everyone
We Compost: Composting for everyone

Launched in 2009, We Compost is a company from Auckland, New Zealand, providing a food waste collection service. Each week, it collects more than 50 tonnes of organic waste from health care institutions, schools, hotels and restaurants. Advocating for cleaning environment and recycling waste, the company aims to promote the ideas of sustainability and eco-friendliness. This goal is also contributed by We Compost’s new brand identity. The central element of the We Compost look is an earthworm. This animal was chosen as the company’s symbol for its ability to digest a wide range of organic matter that helps fertilize soil,…

The subtle craft of infusing identity into fabric
The subtle craft of infusing identity into fabric

The world of textiles is not just about patterns and prints; it’s a realm where designers and artisans work meticulously to impart a unique character to their creations. Through the use of color, texture, and form, a piece of fabric can tell a story, evoke emotions, and represent a distinct identity. Central to this narrative is the personalized touch that defines a brand or an individual’s style. A custom hang tag with a logo can be an integral element of this expression, acting as the finishing touch that communicates more than just the name—it can signify quality, creativity, or heritage….

Expensify: Colorizing expense control
Expensify: Colorizing expense control

Founded in 2008 by software engineer David Barrett, Expensify is an online platform providing expense management tools for companies of different scales and orientations. Expenditure control can be managed through one app, including such financial accounting means as expense tracking, corporate cards, invoicing, and others. Headquartered in San Francisco, the software company also operates several offices in the United States, the UK, and Australia. Celebrating its 15th anniversary, Expensify has recently unveiled its new visual identity, which was created by a joint unit of its in-house design team and The Collected Works, a studio from New York. Realizing that the…

United States Space Force reveals its new logo and motto
United States Space Force reveals its new logo and motto

This January, the US Space Force, as a separate branch of the US Army, presented its logo that, however, drew a lot of criticism for being pretty similar to the emblem of the Starfleet from the Star Trek tv-series. In the wake of critical reactions and a lawsuit from Netflix, the military service made a decision to change the logotype. Recently, USSF has rolled out its new insignia on Twitter. Back in June, Netflix initiated a lawsuit over the right to the Space Force trademark after it had launched a new comedy series with the same name. The real Space…

La Liga’s Real Valladolid presents refreshed crest
La Liga’s Real Valladolid presents refreshed crest

Established in 1928, Real Valladolid is one of the prominent football clubs in Spain. The team have played in Real Valladolid’s new crest is only a part of a comprehend rebranding carried out by the London-based design agency FutureBrand. It includes multiple details and nods referring to the city of Valladolid, such as the new corporate typography called Pucela after the city’s nickname, or the revamped color gamma with the yellow-and-red flame connected with the history of Valladolid. Since its inception, Real Valladolid has used a crest similar to the coat of arms of the city. Although the emblem was…

Twitter founder’s company Square rebrands to Block
Twitter founder’s company Square rebrands to Block

Established by The company reported its upcoming rebranding in its Twitter account, saying “Not to go all meta on you… but we’re going to!”. While it was, for sure, a playful nod to the recent renaming of Facebook to Meta, the renewing of Square itself is likely connected with the fact that Dorsey lately resigned as CEO of Twitter, probably having great plans for his other invention. As Block, besides financial brands, runs some other businesses in the entertainment and cryptocurrency sectors, the new name has to reflect the company’s new positioning as an overarching ecosystem. The word block, the…

AT&T and Discovery present merged Warner Bros. Discovery logo
AT&T and Discovery present merged Warner Bros. Discovery logo

Last month, The name and visual identity for the company were presented by Discovery’s CEO David Zaslav, who will also be the head of the emerging venture. Warner Bros. Discovery’s logo represents a 3D wordmark designed in gold which is associated with the iconic WB shield. It is complemented with the slogan “The stuff that dreams are made of”, a phrase taken from the 1941 href=”https://www.picpapa.com/discovery-logo”Warner Bros. movie “Maltese Falcon” – this is an additional respectful nod to the rich heritage of the studio, giving a hint what we should expect from the company. While the emblem’s design has already…

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