Case 1: The FedEx Logo (Lindon Leader, 1994)
Combines simplicity (clean sans-serif letterforms) with an embedded subliminal arrow between “E” and “x,” symbolizing speed and precision. Works in full color or one-color.
Case 2: The WWF Panda (Sir Peter Scott, 1961)
Uses negative space masterfully. The panda is not drawn fully; the viewer completes the form. Timeless, universal, and emotional.
Case 3: The New York City “I ♥ NY” (Milton Glaser, 1977)
Proves that a logo can be typographic, use an iconic symbol (the heart), and scale infinitely. Its appropriations by other cities demonstrate adaptability without losing identity.
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