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Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas rolls out new logo invoking criticism
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas rolls out new logo invoking criticism

The Bangko Senrtal ng Pilipinas (Central Bank of the Philippines) has unveiled a new logo, replacing the old emblem introduced ten years ago. The management of BSP said the “brand refresh” is intended to make the institution more relevant to the people of the Philippines. BSP’s new seal represents a roundel featuring a golden eagle with spread wings, three stars above it and the inscription “Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas” below. The eagle and stars — which are also depicted on the Philippines’ flag and coat of arms, and symbolize the three major island groups of the archipelago – are the…

Bauer Media Group rolls out breakthrough identity, signaling its global status
Bauer Media Group rolls out breakthrough identity, signaling its global status

Founded in 1875, Bauer Media Group is one of the oldest publishing companies in Germany. Evolving into a multimedia conglomerate, the business group owns and operates over 1000 magazines and electronic products, as well as more than 50 TV and radio channels in Germany and abroad. Adapting to contemporary market conditions, BMG recently unveiled its new visual identity, which celebrates diversity and aims to inspire and enrich the entire community. With its headquarters in Hamburg, Bauer Media Group has a workforce of nearly 15,000 employees across 18 countries. Under the leadership of Yvonne Bauer since 2010, the corporation is gradually…

Google is about to replace Gmail logo
Google is about to replace Gmail logo

For a number of years, Google has systematicly been changing the logos for its online services, making a consistent visual brand range. Now it’s time for Gmail as the company has released a teaser demonstrating the outlines of the upcoming While the teaser can’t be considered as an official announcement, it’s worth noting that the Gmail emblem is a rare Google logo which doesn’t maintain Google’s yellow-red-blue-green color palette. So, it won’t be a big surprise if Google’s mail service will officially receive a new logotype to be more coherent with the other products of the company. As you can…

Location Arrow on iPhone: Icon Meaning, History and New Significance
Location Arrow on iPhone: Icon Meaning, History and New Significance

The iPhone is already a computer in a smartphone with up to 1TB storage, a 48MP camera on the new iPhone 15 Pro Max, as well as tons of settings and notifications. But do you know the meaning and usage of all of them? Let’s say, what is the arrow next to the time on an iPhone? What if it indicates that someone can spy on you? It is possible to track phone number and locate you through apps or other technologies. So, let’s take a comprehensive look at what the location arrow means.  What Does the Arrow Mean on…

Expensify: Colorizing expense control
Expensify: Colorizing expense control

Founded in 2008 by software engineer David Barrett, Expensify is an online platform providing expense management tools for companies of different scales and orientations. Expenditure control can be managed through one app, including such financial accounting means as expense tracking, corporate cards, invoicing, and others. Headquartered in San Francisco, the software company also operates several offices in the United States, the UK, and Australia. Celebrating its 15th anniversary, Expensify has recently unveiled its new visual identity, which was created by a joint unit of its in-house design team and The Collected Works, a studio from New York. Realizing that the…

Norfolk Coast natural are unveils modern look
Norfolk Coast natural are unveils modern look

Covering nearly 280 sq miles, Norfolk Coast is a so-called area of outstanding natural beauty. Designated for conservation 55 years ago, this protected landscape, located in Norfolk County, Eastern England, includes some sites that are of interest to biologists through its natural reserves. Besides, Norfolk Coast is a popular recreational destination, welcoming four million tourists annually and generating almost £300 million, which makes up a fair share of the local economy. Norfolk Coast Partnership, a managing body for the area, has recently presented a new visual identity for this natural brand, created by London-based design studio Lantern. The refreshed Norfolk…

Toyota flattens its emblem
Toyota flattens its emblem

The automaker has recently presented its new logo designed to be fitted mainly for digital materials. Like other car manufacturers before, Toyota has opted for the flat design and simplicity. The emblem keeps its three ellipses, but has rid off the 3D forms. According to a press-release from Toyota, the new visual identity look simple and has been shaped around four principles: experimental ideas, affordability with a premium look and feel and consistency between all the variations of the brand. Much appreciated by brands for several years, the flat design has become preferable for being easily adaptable to web requirements…

Seattle releases the Kraken
Seattle releases the Kraken

On December 7th 2017, the NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced Seattle had been granted the right to file an extension team application which was eventually approved in late 2018. After that, Seattle Hockey Partners, the team’s owning company, launched a process of voting on the name and logo for the Seattle team. Recently, both the name and its emblem have been presented to the public. The team’s attributes were unveiled at a special event under the motto “Release the Kraken!”. Reportedly, 13 names, including the Cougars, Eagles, Emeralds, Seals and others, were registered to choose from. But most of the…

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