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Logo Design Love: A Guide to Creating Iconic Brand Marks, 3rd Edition
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Logo Design Love: A Guide to Creating Iconic Brand Marks, 3rd Edition

by David Airey
March 2026
Beginner to intermediate
225 pages
5h 2m
English
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Overview

Now in its third edition, Logo Design Love is a trusted resource for designers who want to create iconic brand marks.

Fully revised and expanded, this edition features new case studies, updated professional insights, and a deeper look at the evolving role of logos in todays brand landscape. With a focus on real-world application, writer and identity designer David Airey walks readers through the complete process of crafting a successful logofrom shaping a project brief to presenting final work with confidence.

Inside, you'll find practical guidance on everything from idea generation to pricing and client collaboration, along with behind-the-scenes sketches and stories that show how enduring designs come to life.

The book features work from acclaimed designers and studios including Pentagram, Chermayeff & Geismar & Haviv, DutchScot, MetaDesign, Bedow, Moving Brands, and others, sharing the creative thinking behind a wide range of identity projects, from widely recognized brands to lesser-known but equally thoughtful work.

In Logo Design Love: A guide to creating iconic brand identities, 3rd Edition, youll learn:

  • Why logos matter, and how they shape the way we experience brands

  • How storytelling, strategy, and simplicity work together in iconic design

  • What to consider when creating a new mark or refreshing an existing one

  • How to price your work and communicate its value to clients

  • How to navigate client conversations, from first meeting to final presentation

  • Ways to stay motivated, manage feedback, and grow your confidence as a designer

  • Practical advice to sharpen your logo design process

  • What it takes to build an identity system that goes beyond the logo

Whether youre designing your first logo or refining an established process, Logo Design Love is a valuable guide to producing work that lasts.

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ISBN: 9780135476727