Tag Archives: Graphic Design

3 Reasons to Consider the Website Favicon When Designing a Logo

A website favicon (favorites icon) is a small graphic (usually 16×16 pixels) associated with a particular website, and it appears in a browser’s URL bar, tabs, and bookmarks. When I design logos, I always consider the favicon because:

Cuddle up to your design partner and watch Helvetica

Love it or hate it, you can’t escape the typeface Helvetica. Logos for major brands such as 3M, Microsoft, Toyota, Staples, and American Airlines are set in Helvetica. You’ll also find this popular sans-serif typeface on IRS forms, street signs, and in word processing software.… Continue reading