The 10 best logos of all time

Apple logo
(Image credit: Apple)

Our list of the best logos ever hasn't changed in quite some time. That's because we really believe that the below logos are the most iconic out there. They're logos that haven't been subject to drastic redesigns, only iterative tweaks where needed – and that's because they're so embedded in our brains. A brand won't mess with a logo that everyone knows (as has been seen with Walmart's latest branding refresh).

Iconic logos like these are a great source of inspiration for anyone working in design, branding or advertising. For more tips on how to create a brand mark that stands out, explore our tips on how to design a logo and where to find the best logo design inspiration.

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Tom May

Tom May is an award-winning journalist and editor specialising in design, photography and technology. Author of the Amazon #1 bestseller Great TED Talks: Creativity, published by Pavilion Books, Tom was previously editor of Professional Photography magazine, associate editor at Creative Bloq, and deputy editor at net magazine. Today, he is a regular contributor to Creative Bloq and its sister sites Digital Camera World, T3.com and Tech Radar. He also writes for Creative Boom and works on content marketing projects. 

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