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The 2014 Airbnb rebrand by British designers Paul Stafford and Ben Wright is a landmark in modern identity design. Moving away from the company’s original blue script, they introduced the "Bélo," a minimalist symbol representing "belonging." To capture the brand's soul, the duo embedded their team at Airbnb’s headquarters and sent designers to stay with hosts across four continents. The resulting logo is a synthesis of four icons: a head, a location pin, an inverted heart for love, and the letter ‘A’. However, the launch was met with controversy over its striking similarity to the 1975 logo for the Azuma Drive-In, designed by Akisato Ueda.
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Sometimes a small detail can shape the entire identity.
An architecture and interior design studio, wanted a brand that felt more approachable within the industry.
One small detail became key: the dot in the name.
Instead of keeping it perfectly geometric, we softened it. Made it more fluid. From there, it evolved into a linear form that helped shape the brand icon, reflecting the idea of transforming a space.
That same point, combined with textures, became a recurring element across the identity. A simple detail, but one that makes the brand feel more recognizable and cohesive.
Do you usually find concepts in small details like this, or start from something bigger?
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JAMMED is such a fun brand concept. The identity is loud and playful in the best way. That strawberry packaging is so good
I've been lucky to be featured in a few books over the years, but when David Airey asked me to be in his new book, I jumped at the chance!
I've been a huge fan of his previous work, two of which I own.
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So, to be in his new 'Logo Design Love - A Guide to Creating Iconic Brand Marks' is nothing short of awesome!
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