From Amazon to BMW: the meaning behind the world’s most iconic logos
Creating an original, creative, and intelligent logo is not easy, even for the most experienced designers, but there are several successful examples that can serve as inspiration. The meaning behind some of these logos are ingenious and represent these companies really well. In this blog post, we will explore some of the most famous logos in the world and what they are trying to convey.
Amazon
The arrow that starts in the letter ‘a’ and ends in the letter ‘z’ represents the wide variety of products that can be found at Amazon - it’s like they’re saying they have everything from ‘a’ to ‘z.’ In addition, the arrow also shapes as a smile, which is intended to represent customer satisfaction.
BMW
The first key to the meaning of the BMW logo are its colors: white and blue are the colors of the State of Bavaria in Germany, home of BMW. A 1929 BMW ad depicts the BMW emblem, complete with the four colored quadrants, in a spinning airplane propeller. The interpretation that the BMW logo represents a propeller has endured ever since.
Beats
This is one of the simplest logos and one of the most creative ones as well. The circle around the ‘b’ was made to represent the head of a person. Consequently, the letter ‘b’ is not only the initial of the brand but also the representation of headphones on a person’s head.
This is probably one of the most well-known logos in the world and has a very creative meaning. The green represent Google’s ‘think outside the box’ ethos: it served as a way to ignore design rules and put a secondary color on a primary color palette.
These are just some examples of how logos can communicate more than just a name or a product. They can also express values, visions, and stories that make them memorable and distinctive. What are some other logos that you find interesting or clever? Let us know in the comments below!










