Comments on: FIFA World Cup logo designs

By: David Airey

David Airey — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:25:02 +0000

Coda,

Thanks for setting us straight about the South Africa 2010 logo. Much appreciated.

By: coda

coda — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:24:59 +0000

Thought I'd add my bit. The South Africa 2010 logo you've added isn't actually correct, it's missing a lot of detail and the colours are incorrect. You can view the correct version here, or on FIFA.com. I think the version you're using was added to "Brands of the World" and has been spreading in the wild ever since. I've also blogged about this in quite some detail!

By: Algert

Algert — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:26:50 +0000

My favorite is France 98. The blue shape on the bottom that looks like the globe and the soccer ball like a rising sun. Pretty catchy.

By: David Airey

David Airey — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:01:12 +0000

Van Hong,

I’m with you on the 2004 logo / emblem. Wonderfully horrifying. :)

By: Van Hong

Van Hong — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:55:57 +0000

Nicetype is right about ‘60-’92, with the only exception being a hideous daisy in 1980. It is, however, very “that time,” and I like the ball/flower concept. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:UEFA_Euro_1980.png

1996 onwards are all different, with ‘96 and 2012 being the strongest, I think. 2004 almost made me laugh out loud! Wonderful and horrifying at the same time! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Euro2004_logo.JPG
Does anyone have any more back story on the concept for it? How was it generally received?

By: David Airey

David Airey — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:21:34 +0000

Thanks for the insight, nicetype. I’d never really compared the Euro logos that are on offer. Doesn’t sound like I missed much.

By: nicetype

nicetype — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:00:47 +0000

David, too bad there aren't so many Euro logos, 60-88 look all the same* :) That leaves 4 relevant logos, which take a very different path than WC logos and only look good on TV. Well maybe they should. *except the colours were tweaked to match the country's flag. nicetype's last blog post...Caviar Productions

By: David Airey

David Airey — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:29:23 +0000

Marco, Lava, Ricky,

Cheers for stopping on by. I appreciate it.

Van Hong,

That’s a good post idea – logos of European Championships. Stay tuned.

By: Rikky Moller

Rikky Moller — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:19:52 +0000

I love Mexico 86 for personal reasons. But both Mexico 70s and 80s logos at the time were following examples of designers like Saul Bass and Paul Rand. I Love them!!

By: Lava Chris

Lava Chris — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:42:49 +0000

The WM 74 – Logo is my most favourite – it is not full of colours and simple and smart. This was in my opinion a great time of clear typography and design – Germany will rock the EM2008!