Why a Logo?
hieroglyphs/petroglyphs
Let us begin with motive. Man’s desire to claim ownership is inherent. Whether this is a result of pride, greed, or hope of immortality is personal. We mark our names on childhood drawings. We develop a signature, unique to each of us, to protect our identity. We carve initials into tree trunks with a heart, hoping to make a union permanent. The logo is an extension of these acts. It redefines these motives from the individual to the collective.
historical context
300 AD
The idea of using marks to claim ownership ...
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