The Logo Geek Podcast

A Brief History of Logo Design - An interview with Steven Heller

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The Logo Design Idea Book is the latest inspirational book from Steven Heller, which shares the story behind 50 successful logos. In this episode Ian Paget interviews Steven to discuss the new book, which leads down a path to discover the origins of logo design.

Steven Heller is the author, co-author, and/or editor of over 100 books on design and popular culture. For 33 years of his career he was art director at the New York Times, and among many other successes, is a recipient of the AIGA Medal for Lifetime Achievement.

Books & Resources Mentioned
  • The Logo Design Idea Book – Amazon UK | Amazon US
  • The Graphic Design Idea Book – Amazon UK | Amazon US
  • The Typography Idea Book – Amazon UK | Amazon US
  • The Illustration Idea Book – Amazon UK | Amazon US
  • Paul Rand (a Biography) – Amazon UK | Amazon US
  • Paul Rand Inspiration and Process in Design – Amazon UK | Amazon US
  • The Swastika: The Earliest Known Symbol – Amazon UK | Amazon US
  • Stencil Type – Amazon UK | Amazon US
  • Teaching Graphic Design History – Amazon UK | Amazon US
  • Unit Editions Standards Manuals – Manuals 1 | Manuals 2
  • The Butler Box – Everything you need to level up and run your creative agency. Use promo code LogoGeek to get 25% off.

    • For full show notes, and an interview transcription head here: https://logogeek.uk/podcast/steven-heller/

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