AMD Logo PNG
AMD is an American brand of computer processors manufacturer and designer, which was founded in 1969 by Jerry Sanders. The company is focused on production of technologies for business and consumer markets.
Meaning and history
1969 – Today
The company has been pretty consistent in its visual brand identity. Although the original AMD logo was introduced more than half a century ago, it is still part of the current one.
The original emblem was a combination of two arrowheads, a smaller one and a larger one. They could also be described as two square angles. They were oriented in two opposite directions. The arrowheads were solid black on the white background.
1980 – 1990
For a decade, the brand used a slightly different version. Here, the arrows weren’t solid black – they were white with a bold black outline. Also, the arrows from the previous logo appeared slightly bolder.
1995 – Today
AMD is an abbreviation of Advanced Micro Devices, and its logo is composed of all-caps wordmark and an emblem.
The wordmark’s typeface is clean and strict with geometrically perfect lines. The letters are balanced and look confident and masculine.
The AMD famous emblem is an Arrow, composed of two smaller arrows. The AMD Arrow is placed after the nameplate and looks upwards and to the right, which symbolizes movement and progress.
The monochrome palette of the logo reflects the brand’s stability and authority and shows its consumers that the company can be trusted.
The AMD logo is modern and minimalistic, it has a a unique style and celebrates harmony of the lines and design excellence. The logo evokes a sense of confidence and power, respect and expertise.