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Location Arrow on iPhone: Icon Meaning, History and New Significance
Location Arrow on iPhone: Icon Meaning, History and New Significance

The iPhone is already a computer in a smartphone with up to 1TB storage, a 48MP camera on the new iPhone 15 Pro Max, as well as tons of settings and notifications. But do you know the meaning and usage of all of them? Let’s say, what is the arrow next to the time on an iPhone? What if it indicates that someone can spy on you? It is possible to track phone number and locate you through apps or other technologies. So, let’s take a comprehensive look at what the location arrow means.  What Does the Arrow Mean on…

Mountain Hardwear: Industrial aesthetics for fearless adventurers
Mountain Hardwear: Industrial aesthetics for fearless adventurers

In 1993, a group of young and bold iconoclasts created Mountain Hardwear, a company that grew into a leading name in the outdoor apparel and equipment industry. Now, the brand embodies the spirit of adventures and discovering, uniting technology innovations and thoughtful design to meet the needs of outdoor enthusiasts all over the world, while Mountain Hardwear products can be used in versatile outdoor activities, including camping, climbing, cross-country running, and mountain sports. To liven up its production strategy and expand its reach and celebrarte its 30th anniversary, the Richmond, CA-based company has recently carried out a complete revision of…

Crusaders replace their emblem after the terror attack in Christchurch
Crusaders replace their emblem after the terror attack in Christchurch

The Crusaders, who were winners of Super Rugby for 10 times, have unveiled a new logo. The renovation of the club’s badge is said to be driven by the terror attack on the Al Noor mosque in Christchurch this March. The Crusaders’ previous logo featured a knight with a sword, and many people believed that it should be replaced as the crusader may be associated with the religious enmity between Muslims and Christians in the Middle Ages. Also, there were propositions to change the team’s name but this idea hadn’t found much support. For the new emblem of the Crusaders,…

Fashion brand Bonprix considerably reworks its logo
Fashion brand Bonprix considerably reworks its logo

The German fashion retail company Bonprix has updated its visual identity that has to express its positioning as a “smart fashion brand”. The redesign includes a simplified wordmark logo and a new visual language which have been unveiled as a part of a promo campaign presenting the brand’s fashion tendencies for Spring 2023.   Founded in 1986, Bonprix has long been one of the most successful fashion retailers in Germany and abroad. Headquartered in Hamburg, the company has a staff of 3,700 and nearly 15 million customers in 30 countries. Initiated by Otto Group, the parent company of the brand,…

France’s Ligue 1 introduces new logo, as McDonald’s takes over sponsorship
France’s Ligue 1 introduces new logo, as McDonald’s takes over sponsorship

On April 3rd, France’s top football division, Ligue 1, unveiled its new logo, set to officially represent the league from the 2024/2025 season. The reveal coincided with the end of the competition’s sponsorship deal with Uber Eats. This identity shift signals a fresh era for Ligue 1, opting for a sleeker, more contemporary design. McDonald’s is announced as Ligue 1’s upcoming sponsor, with the competition moving away from the green hexagon introduced in 2020 to a simpler yet elegant emblem combining a “1” and an “L.” This new logo features a modern, stylized typeface. By updating its visual symbol, Ligue…

Nutiva rolls out nature-inspired logo
Nutiva rolls out nature-inspired logo

Founded in 1999, Nutiva is a food brand that pioneered the technology for producing organic plant-based foods, including baking oils, nut spreads and butters, and nutrition categories. Advocating healthy natural foods, the company, headquartered in Richmond, California, supports organic farming communities, regenerative agriculture, and programs for stopping global warming. To articulate the “green” agenda more clearly, Nutiva has rolled out a new visual identity forged by the New York-based design studio Sterling Brands. For Nutiva’s new look, the studio took inspiration from the colors of nature and the energy of the sun. Prevailed by green and blue shades, the brand’s…

Norton refreshes its logo
Norton refreshes its logo

Norton, a brand owned by software developer NortonLifeLock Inc., is known for utility applications as well as the Norton Security anti-virus program. Recently, the software brand’s visual identity was refreshed to position it as a “digital ally for customers”, offering a modern and comprehensive design. The Norton products are developed by NortonLifeLock which, in turn, is a part of the software company Symantec. As the company’s press release says, the rebranding marks a new era for Norton. Like people and life, the Norton brand and its products have been developing over the last twenty years. Digital life means just life…

When Pixels Influence Profits: The Intertwining Paths of Branding and Cryptocurrency Exchanges
When Pixels Influence Profits: The Intertwining Paths of Branding and Cryptocurrency Exchanges

In a world where digital platforms battle fiercely for attention, the branding of a cryptocurrency exchange is not just about good looks. It’s a subtle dance of psychology, trust and market presence. Let’s dive into how the visual identity of these digital marketplaces plays a crucial role in their success, and yes, this includes keeping an eye on the updated Bitcoin price. Exploring the visual evolution of cryptocurrency exchanges From their nascent days, cryptocurrency exchanges have undergone a significant transformation. Initially, the focus was purely on functionality, often at the expense of user interface (UI) and experience (UX) design. Early platforms…

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