these are the world’s most iconic
symbols that are recognized by just
about everyone welcome to watchmojo.com
and today we’re counting down our picks
for the top 10 business logos what a
great ad they fooled us again pure
genius were Vic for this list we’ve
based our selections not simply on each
logos design aesthetics but also on
their level of prominence and capacity
to influence the designs of other
commercial brands come to Marlboro
country number 10 the castle Disney
let’s get right down to business with
the most widely recognized castle from
one of the world’s most iconic and
beloved companies this spectacular
Chateau is modeled after both
Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle and
Cinderella’s castle at Disney World’s
Magic Kingdom while not many ventures
would utilize such a fantastic piece of
architecture to represent their brand
Disney’s Castle undoubtedly towers above
the rest making appearances and almost
every piece of intellectual property
within the Disney family though this
simple logo is an icon in its own right
Disney’s various renditions of the
castle for its film openings make it all
the more magical number nine the mermaid
Starbucks with this coffeehouse empires
reputation for setting up shop on every
other corner it’s difficult not to
acknowledge this constantly expanding
company’s mark
named after a character in Herman
Melville’s novel moby-dick the coffee
chain embraced a maritime theme in its
logo as well in part to represent its
home city of Seattle the iconic
twin-tailed mermaid has since become
synonymous with the company but existed
in another lifetime before Starbucks
founding as a 16th century Norse
engraving it’s been through numerous
iterations but today’s is a modern
simplified logo that speaks to the
company’s past and future so now here we
are and the world has changed in
Starbucks exchange number 8 the Windows
Microsoft Windows whether it’s the
original blue quadrilaterals from 1985
the colorful reimagining z’ that lasted
20 years from 92 to 2012 or the full
circle blue rectangles for Windows 8
this iconic logo is widely recognized by
many generations start multitasking
start Windows 95 appropriate considering
the name of the product it advertises
the Windows symbol is found on every
Microsoft product you’ll ever purchase
and considering the company at one point
held a 90 percent share in the PC market
its logo was ubiquitous as well that’s a
ton of screens and even more eyeballs to
see and appreciate the efforts of the
world’s largest computer company number
seven the VW Volkswagen speeding things
along is the sole automotive industry
logo on our list while there are many
equally respectable car emblems out on
the road Volkswagens modified initials
get top vehicular honors for its fusion
of simplicity with a futuristic feel
with more currently produced vehicle
models in the top 10 best-selling cars
of all time than any other company this
logo is a legendary icon beheld by
billions of pedestrians and motorists
alike and who can forget the punch buggy
game
how do you do that ah God nothing how
you did that ha ha number 6 the
calligraphy coca-cola found in your
everyday grocery stores parties
restaurants fast food or fancy and just
about anywhere else these delightfully
designed letters foreshadow an equally
delightful taste from the world’s
best-selling beverage brand like many of
the business logos on our list these
letters have seen their share of
reworkings some fancier and curvier than
others but always using the Spencerian
script font and while other soda logos
have enticing designs that pop out just
as beautifully
coca-cola’s seat on the proverbial
market throne has made it clear that
more have seen and bought the red can
with the colorful cursive number 5 the
modern bite Apple the story behind the
company name and its subsequent logo is
shrouded in mystery but one thing’s for
sure there’s no mistaking what this
symbol means while we’ll always have a
special place in our hearts for the
rainbow colors it’s the contemporary
illustration of Apple’s logo that bore
witness to the company’s emphatic rise
with Apple carrying a unique reputation
for modern and sleek designs it’s no
surprise that its colorful logo
eventually experienced a modern overhaul
keeping the basic architecture that
illustrated the company’s name Apple
upgraded its mark to parallel its
products classic lines and to showcase
its growing presence in the computer
market
number four the GE General Electric you
know imagination is at work when your
business has a logo like General
Electric’s originally designed in the
late 19th century the interlocked
initials of the GE logo have gone
through a few changes since then most of
them fairly subtle all in all this is
one logo that has stayed true to its
roots ignoring modern trends and
sticking to the trustworthy blue symbol
they know works with the multinational
conglomerate retaining a presence in
numerous consumer industries from
household appliances to electronics this
logo has discreetly found its way to
billions of homes one way or another
number three the tube you tube will bet
you’re watching this video on our number
three pick right now as the world’s most
popular video streaming domain and one
of the most visited websites in general
it should be no surprise that this
business logo would stream its way onto
this list while there’s something
colorful about the logo of its parent
company Google YouTube’s logo ultimately
takes the bronze for its semi simple
design which gives newcomers a hint of
what they’re in for watching lots of
stuff number two the Golden Arches
McDonald’s the golden arches and the
company they represent are a fast food
force to be reckoned with as the most
successful fast food restaurant chain in
terms of revenue McDonald’s logo has
been seen the world over as the company
has served literally billions of
customers originally part of the store
design but eventually incorporated into
the logo as part of the restaurants name
in the late 60s the golden arches were
an attempt by the McDonald brothers to
get their burger joint noticed and it
worked for better or worse this logo has
appeared everywhere from the company’s
commercials to amusement park outlets
Camtasia
before we unveil our leading logo here
are some honorable mentions
number one the face watchmojo.com haha
just kidding
number one the swoosh Nike taking the
top spot on our list is the check mark
logo from the world’s most successful
athletic and footwear brand designed in
1971 by graphic designer Carolyn
Davidson who was originally paid thirty
five dollars for her work the swoosh
became a living legend in commerce
despite company founder Phil nights
initial hesitation about it worn and
advertised by thousands of athletes
around the globe professionals and
little leaguers alike the swoosh stands
as the quintessential trademark
acknowledged above and beyond its
sportswear roots emerging as a fashion
statement for non-athletic trendsetters
and as a pop-culture phenomenon in
entertainment now relations all right do
you agree with our list what do you
think is the most iconic business logo
for more business e top 10s published
every day be sure to subscribe to
watchmojo.com so Apple is the appliance
of the 80s for all those pesky household
chores
you
symbols that are recognized by just
about everyone welcome to watchmojo.com
and today we’re counting down our picks
for the top 10 business logos what a
great ad they fooled us again pure
genius were Vic for this list we’ve
based our selections not simply on each
logos design aesthetics but also on
their level of prominence and capacity
to influence the designs of other
commercial brands come to Marlboro
country number 10 the castle Disney
let’s get right down to business with
the most widely recognized castle from
one of the world’s most iconic and
beloved companies this spectacular
Chateau is modeled after both
Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle and
Cinderella’s castle at Disney World’s
Magic Kingdom while not many ventures
would utilize such a fantastic piece of
architecture to represent their brand
Disney’s Castle undoubtedly towers above
the rest making appearances and almost
every piece of intellectual property
within the Disney family though this
simple logo is an icon in its own right
Disney’s various renditions of the
castle for its film openings make it all
the more magical number nine the mermaid
Starbucks with this coffeehouse empires
reputation for setting up shop on every
other corner it’s difficult not to
acknowledge this constantly expanding
company’s mark
named after a character in Herman
Melville’s novel moby-dick the coffee
chain embraced a maritime theme in its
logo as well in part to represent its
home city of Seattle the iconic
twin-tailed mermaid has since become
synonymous with the company but existed
in another lifetime before Starbucks
founding as a 16th century Norse
engraving it’s been through numerous
iterations but today’s is a modern
simplified logo that speaks to the
company’s past and future so now here we
are and the world has changed in
Starbucks exchange number 8 the Windows
Microsoft Windows whether it’s the
original blue quadrilaterals from 1985
the colorful reimagining z’ that lasted
20 years from 92 to 2012 or the full
circle blue rectangles for Windows 8
this iconic logo is widely recognized by
many generations start multitasking
start Windows 95 appropriate considering
the name of the product it advertises
the Windows symbol is found on every
Microsoft product you’ll ever purchase
and considering the company at one point
held a 90 percent share in the PC market
its logo was ubiquitous as well that’s a
ton of screens and even more eyeballs to
see and appreciate the efforts of the
world’s largest computer company number
seven the VW Volkswagen speeding things
along is the sole automotive industry
logo on our list while there are many
equally respectable car emblems out on
the road Volkswagens modified initials
get top vehicular honors for its fusion
of simplicity with a futuristic feel
with more currently produced vehicle
models in the top 10 best-selling cars
of all time than any other company this
logo is a legendary icon beheld by
billions of pedestrians and motorists
alike and who can forget the punch buggy
game
how do you do that ah God nothing how
you did that ha ha number 6 the
calligraphy coca-cola found in your
everyday grocery stores parties
restaurants fast food or fancy and just
about anywhere else these delightfully
designed letters foreshadow an equally
delightful taste from the world’s
best-selling beverage brand like many of
the business logos on our list these
letters have seen their share of
reworkings some fancier and curvier than
others but always using the Spencerian
script font and while other soda logos
have enticing designs that pop out just
as beautifully
coca-cola’s seat on the proverbial
market throne has made it clear that
more have seen and bought the red can
with the colorful cursive number 5 the
modern bite Apple the story behind the
company name and its subsequent logo is
shrouded in mystery but one thing’s for
sure there’s no mistaking what this
symbol means while we’ll always have a
special place in our hearts for the
rainbow colors it’s the contemporary
illustration of Apple’s logo that bore
witness to the company’s emphatic rise
with Apple carrying a unique reputation
for modern and sleek designs it’s no
surprise that its colorful logo
eventually experienced a modern overhaul
keeping the basic architecture that
illustrated the company’s name Apple
upgraded its mark to parallel its
products classic lines and to showcase
its growing presence in the computer
market
number four the GE General Electric you
know imagination is at work when your
business has a logo like General
Electric’s originally designed in the
late 19th century the interlocked
initials of the GE logo have gone
through a few changes since then most of
them fairly subtle all in all this is
one logo that has stayed true to its
roots ignoring modern trends and
sticking to the trustworthy blue symbol
they know works with the multinational
conglomerate retaining a presence in
numerous consumer industries from
household appliances to electronics this
logo has discreetly found its way to
billions of homes one way or another
number three the tube you tube will bet
you’re watching this video on our number
three pick right now as the world’s most
popular video streaming domain and one
of the most visited websites in general
it should be no surprise that this
business logo would stream its way onto
this list while there’s something
colorful about the logo of its parent
company Google YouTube’s logo ultimately
takes the bronze for its semi simple
design which gives newcomers a hint of
what they’re in for watching lots of
stuff number two the Golden Arches
McDonald’s the golden arches and the
company they represent are a fast food
force to be reckoned with as the most
successful fast food restaurant chain in
terms of revenue McDonald’s logo has
been seen the world over as the company
has served literally billions of
customers originally part of the store
design but eventually incorporated into
the logo as part of the restaurants name
in the late 60s the golden arches were
an attempt by the McDonald brothers to
get their burger joint noticed and it
worked for better or worse this logo has
appeared everywhere from the company’s
commercials to amusement park outlets
Camtasia
before we unveil our leading logo here
are some honorable mentions
number one the face watchmojo.com haha
just kidding
number one the swoosh Nike taking the
top spot on our list is the check mark
logo from the world’s most successful
athletic and footwear brand designed in
1971 by graphic designer Carolyn
Davidson who was originally paid thirty
five dollars for her work the swoosh
became a living legend in commerce
despite company founder Phil nights
initial hesitation about it worn and
advertised by thousands of athletes
around the globe professionals and
little leaguers alike the swoosh stands
as the quintessential trademark
acknowledged above and beyond its
sportswear roots emerging as a fashion
statement for non-athletic trendsetters
and as a pop-culture phenomenon in
entertainment now relations all right do
you agree with our list what do you
think is the most iconic business logo
for more business e top 10s published
every day be sure to subscribe to
watchmojo.com so Apple is the appliance
of the 80s for all those pesky household
chores
you
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