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Apart from the obvious association with the wheel, why is it that so many car manufacturer logos it seems are either circular or oval? BMW Lexus GM Holden Ford Toyota Nissan Daewoo Hyundai VW Audi Mercedes Benz Mazda Eunos Chrysler (give or take) Kia Subaru Tata Opel Land Rover/Range Rover Saab
The only exceptions I can find are: Volvo (sorry OP but they will always be boxy, even the logo) Ferrari Porsche Honda - still kinda round-ish GM (US)
Maybe I need to stop looking at other peoples designs. So anyway why is it so, has the design world been sucked so dry that even the best credentialed designers can't break the mould? Enquiring minds want to know. David
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My guess is that it is easier to incorporate into the car as this shape... like into the grill and onto the hubcaps etc.
When I did the little emblem on the funky truck at Giggle Ridge... yup you guessed it I did it as an oval.
I guess I'm one of those designers "sucked so dry that I can't break the mold"
-dan
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Hmmm... maybe their vehicle designers didn't want to be bothered with the "grunt work" so they had no choice but to turn to "graphic designers"?
Round logos are easier to incorporate into a vehicle design, although I am sure the people that came up with the logos would have a much more intrinsic explanation to make themselves feel important.
At any rate, all vehicle manufacturer logos have one thing in common - simple, basic design.
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Mike Pipes stickerpimp.com Lake Havasu, AZ mike@stickerpimp.com Posts: 8746 | From: Lake Havasu, AZ USA | Registered: Jun 2000
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i asked the same question couple months ago ...about all the SQUARE logos: H&R BLOCK NATIONWIDE J.C.PENNY AND A BUNCH MORE....brain not workin 5 pm.
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I think it must be that they look more aerodynamic "sleek" or otherwise less constrained. Kinda makes them look FASTER with less fuel consuption. ie.Sales Gimmick
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