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Crystal brand First of all, the fresh design’s leitmotif can be seen in the updated Swarovski logo. The iconic swan in the new iteration is facing to the right, featuring a more elongated neck and two wings, more clearly drawn compared to the old one-wing version. The brand chose the swan as its emblem in 1988 as a symbol of everlasting love and nature’s beauty, the notions that have always been associated with Swarovski’s crystal glass and jewelry. For the logo, the swan has been placed into an octagonal frame that symbolizes a faceted crystal as well as the idea…

The first big rebrand of 2021 unexpectedly comes from the Although CIA’s revamped emblem still represents a roundel, it features an entirely new design, distinguished with wave-like patterns with multiple intersecting white lines against a gray background. It also includes the centered wordmark “CIA” and triple circular lettering “Central Intelligence Agency”. This is a really unusual design solution for such a solid governmental institution which previously used a seal in the style of the State symbols. This cliché-breaking move of CIA perfectly reflects the new recruiting and diversity policy, in which the organization aspires to enroll young and talented Americans…

Casey’s General Store, a gas station and convenience store chain operating in 16 states in the Midwest, is changing its look for the first time since its inception in 1959. Realizing that its name is too long and its logo is too complicated for 2020, the company has shortened the former to just Casey’s and simplified much the latter. According to Casey’s, the rebranding was preceded by a research which showed that the “General Store” was unclear for younger customers, and the logo, representing a big barn with the company’s name in serif fonts and a weathercock on the top,…

Founded in 1835 by Sir Henry Thomas De la Beche, the British Geological Survey is the world’s oldest institution for geoscientific researches. The organization’s competences include giving advices to the government of the United Kingdom on all issues of the geological science, and also informing people about matters of geology. To refresh its look, the BGS has recently rolled out a new visual identity that, according to a press-release, is intended to reflect a safer environmental future. To draw up its new brand, the BGS collaborated with ThreeRooms, a Nottingham-based design agency, that had excellently figured out the way to…

Erected in 1989 to mark the bicentennial of the French Revolution, La Grande Arche de la Défense takes its rightful place among the attractions of Paris. The cube-shaped construction excites with its size of more than 350 ft in height, width, and depth. As conceived by Danish architect Johan Otto von Spreckelsen who won a special competition, it should symbolize a window to the world. In fact, the building houses government offices in its two sides and an observation deck on the top. The Arche is currently undergoing a large-scale renovation, with plans to accommodate here private businesses and companies….

Established in 1835, Havas can be considered the oldest news agency in the world. Evolved into a multinational enterprise, the French company now specializes more in public relations and advertising technology. Havas operates in more than 100 countries, with a staff of 22,000. The brand has recently refreshed its logo to show what Havas is today. Fulfilled in cooperation with the international agency Conran Design Group, the redesign is the first update of Havas’ visual identity in 20 years. According to the company, the new look is intended to tell that Havas is “a creative and integrated power pack that…

Last week, The 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America will be the first global football event with 48 national teams. In total, they will play 104 matches at 16 stadiums (12 – in the US, 2 – in Canada, 2 – in Mexico). As CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani said at the presentation, the upcoming World Cup is going to be the greatest, most inclusive, and most diverse. Presenting the logo, FIFA wants it to be considered as a symbol of football and diversity. According to the association, the basic visual concept, combining a depiction of the trophy and a…

Veg NI is an agricultural cooperative in Northern Ireland founded by four farmers to better market their products amid growing import competition. Recently, the company has updated its visual identity, aiming to strengthen its position and increase the awareness of local vegetables. Veg NI’s new image was developed by Jack Renwick, a design studio from London. Based on a concept called Parful Produce, the branding has to covey the positive effect of Northern Irish food products on people’s health and economy. Seasonal vegs here are indeed fresh and nutritious. Plus, this is a more sustainable way of consumption, compared to…