Alexander Shapkin

Works as a freelance journalist and translator specialised in design, information technology and car reviews. He's keen on books, music and sports.

Guggenheim Highlights Its Global Status with New Identity

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, established in 1937, is a renowned institution dedicated to promoting modern and contemporary art on…

November 19, 2024

A&W Canada’s Rebrand: Rooted in Memories

A&W Canada has been a staple in the country’s fast-food scene since its inception in Winnipeg in 1956. Originally a…

November 15, 2024

More Than Logo Update: Amazon Rebrands With New Font

The online retail giant Amazon is currently undergoing another rebranding. True to form, the company is making gradual and sometimes…

November 12, 2024

Still Young and Strong. A Fresh Look of British Iconic Seafood Brand

Established in 1805, Young's Seafood, a cornerstone of British seafood, has a rich history stretching back over 200 years. Headquartered…

November 6, 2024

Chicago Stars: A New Era for Women’s Soccer in Chicago

Founded in 2006, the Chicago Stars, originally known as the Chicago Red Stars, have long been a mainstay in American…

November 2, 2024

Kleenex Refreshes Its Look With New Design Elements

Established in 1924, Kleenex, one of the most iconic tissue brands globally, has a history rooted in innovation. Launched initially…

October 30, 2024

Mountain Dew revamps its logo, with full name again

Mountain Dew, PepsiCo’s iconic citrus-flavored soft drink, has undergone an evolution in its branding with a fresh identity for 2025.…

October 25, 2024

Robinhood: An Identity For A Mature Brand

Founded in 2013, in Menlo Park, California, Robinhood has grown from a disruptive fintech startup to a prominent financial platform,…

October 22, 2024

Spora: Symbiosis Of Mycelium And Sustainable Luxury

Launched in 2017, in Santiago, Chile, Spora is an innovative company that specializes in the development of sustainable materials based…

October 22, 2024

Kentucky Bourbon Trail: A Fresh Look At Distilling Traditions

The Kentucky Bourbon Trail (KBT) is a renowned tourist program established in 1999 to promote the rich tradition of bourbon…

October 16, 2024

Paris, Basketball, and Eiffel Tower. EuroCup Winner Unveils New Logo

By winning the 2023-24 EuroCup as newcomers, Paris Basketball made a significant impact on European basketball. This success paved the…

October 9, 2024

Ricard: Simple Sun of Life Enjoyment

Ricard, the iconic French brand known for its pastis, was founded in 1932 by Paul Ricard in Marseille. It quickly…

October 6, 2024

Navistar rebrands as International, with modern logo rooted in history

Navistar International Corporation, one of the largest truck and diesel engine manufacturers in the U.S., has rebranded as International Motors,…

October 1, 2024

Bicycle: Precision of Science

Founded in 2009, Bicycle Therapeutics is an international biotechnology company specializing in innovative cancer treatments. The company's patented technology is…

September 28, 2024

Aeromexico: When the Logo Doesn’t Meet the Brand Language

Mexico's flag carrier, Aeromexico, has unveiled its new brand design to celebrate its 90th anniversary. According to the company, the…

September 25, 2024

PayPal’s new logo is a bold redesign of a famous font

Ten years after its previous rebranding, the online payment service PayPal is once again undergoing a visual overhaul. The company's…

September 20, 2024

The Magnificent Six: PWHL Teams Get Names and Logos

Almost a year ago, we reported on the dramatic launch of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) and the unveiling…

September 18, 2024

Zalando: A Redesign With Controversial Typography

Launched in 2006 in Berlin, Germany, Zalando is a publicly traded online retailer offering fashion clothing, shoes, and beauty products.…

September 14, 2024

Twitch Introduces New Identity Revealing Its Energetic Vibe

Twitch has rolled out a fresh brand identity, five years after its latest visual update. The leading streaming service offers…

September 10, 2024

CES Reveals New Brand Identity Aligned with CTA

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES), one of the world's leading technology trade fairs held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada, has…

September 7, 2024

Ghost With Eyes: Snapchat Company Presents A Platform For Creativity

This year, Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, launched an augmented reality studio where developers can experiment and collaborate…

September 7, 2024

Politecnico Milano: Adjusting Tradition

Established in 1863, the Polytechnic University of Milan (Politecnico di Milano, abbreviated as Polimi) is the oldest university in Italy…

August 29, 2024

Arizona Unveils New Tourism Logo To Attract Visitors

Arizona has updated its tourism brand, unveiling a logo that emphasizes an ethnic design. According to the state's Department of…

August 27, 2024

San Francisco International Airport Unveils Modernized Logo

The San Francisco International Airport (IATA code: SFO) has a new logo. According to the facility's management, the fresh design…

August 22, 2024

Harris-Walz Campaign Logo: Typography and History

When it appeared on the web last week, the first graphic motifs of the Harris-Walz campaign generated rather limited enthusiasm.…

August 19, 2024

Maine Is To Vote For New Flag Design

Recently, we've seen several instances of flag changes in U.S. states, such as Utah, Mississippi, and Minnesota. This list is…

August 11, 2024

U.S. 190-year-old Insurer Rebrands With Bold Engineering-themed Identity

Specializing in mutual insurance, FM Global is one of the oldest insurance companies in the United States, founded in 1835.…

August 9, 2024

Goldman Sachs Updates Its Visual Identity, Restoring Classic Typography

Goldman Sachs is rightfully considered one of the giants of the global economy. As the world's second-largest investment bank, the…

August 5, 2024

Forward Bound: The Strategic Rebranding of Piraeus

Established in 1916, Piraeus Bank, Greece's largest financial institution, is currently updating its image against the backdrop of the slow…

August 2, 2024

Merging Traditions: The Logo of South Australia’s New University

Last year, the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia announced their plans to merge into a single…

July 30, 2024

Calgary Unveils Fresh Brand Identity to Shine Brighter

Calgary, Alberta’s largest city with a population exceeding 1.4 million, stands as the fifth-largest city in Canada. Known for its…

July 25, 2024

The Olympic Museum unveils new identity ahead of the Olympics in Paris

Ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games, which will start on July 26th in Paris, the Olympic Museum presented a new…

July 23, 2024

Waves of Wonder in Taiwan tourism brand

Amid the political tensions between China and the United States, Taiwan remains, in fact, an independent territory. A significant portion…

July 18, 2024

Peter Schmidt Group: New technology, new identity

The renowned German design agency, Peter Schmidt Group, is well-known in the global design community for its impressive portfolio of…

July 15, 2024

Florida State University introduces a logo, revamping athletic emblems

Located in Tallahassee, FL, Florida State University is a prominent research institution engaged in various scientific activities. The university comprises…

July 12, 2024

SSC Napoli updates its identity with new logo and font

18 years after its previous logo change, Italian football club SSC Napoli has updated its visual identity. The new look…

July 9, 2024

Verizon logo refreshed with new special feature

The second-largest wireless carrier in the U.S., Verizon, has recently unveiled its new visual identity. The company, with origins tracing…

July 4, 2024

UTU: Refinement in the Sun

Summer, with an abundance of sunlight, invites us to enjoy our free time outdoors. However, getting a suntan can sometimes…

July 1, 2024

Kitzbühel: A tourism brand of the future

Situated in Tirol, Austria, Kitzbühel stands out as a premier ski destination renowned for its elegance and popularity. Every year,…

June 27, 2024

Los Angeles Kings bring back the Gretzky-era logo

NHL's Los Angeles Kings have updated their visual identity by restoring the logo the club had in 1988-98, a glorious…

June 26, 2024

Austrian oil company OMV introduces new compact symbol

Established in 1956, OMV (Österreichische Mineralölverwaltung AG) is an Austrian oil and gas company with the largest market value in…

June 19, 2024

PUKY: Making young heroes ready for life

Established in 1949, PUKY is a renowned German company specializing in the manufacturing of bicycles, scooters, segways, and other light…

June 17, 2024

Truth and real performance of Apex Wheels

In 2007, Apex Wheels rushed into the market with a unique design for BMW racing cars, proving itself as a…

June 11, 2024

West Loop: Lines to unify people

West Loop is one of the most dynamically developing neighborhoods in Chicago, Illinois. Known for its industrial history and urban…

June 7, 2024

Aston Villa restores the shield logo, ahead of its 150th anniversary

Nearly two weeks after the 2023/2024 season ended, Aston Villa, playing in England's Premier League, unveiled a new logo, replacing…

June 7, 2024

UC Berkeley’s academic approach to logo redesign

Established in 1868, Berkeley is one of the major intellectual brands of the U.S., along with Harvard, Stanford, and MIT.…

July 12, 2024

Spotify’s new font means a new logo too

Many brands find it hard to choose the right typography. A big issue is how to express a wide range…

May 29, 2024

Personal care giant Kimberly-Clark modernizes its look

Established in 1872 in Neenah, Wisconsin, Kimberly-Clark, a company behind such popular personal care brands as Kotex, Kleenex, and Huggies,…

May 27, 2024

Primark adjusts its identity with some emotional touch

Founded in 1968, Primark is an Irish multinational fashion retailer that operates over 400 stores across Europe and the United…

May 22, 2024

Nature Museum: Prairies, flowers and butterflies

Established in 1857, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is one of the oldest natural science institutions in the United States,…

May 20, 2024

Fragrance brand Puig rolls out new logo, respecting its design heritage

Such cosmetic and perfume brands as Paco Rabanne, Nina Ricci, and Jean-Paul Gaultier are rather popular among fashion and luxury…

May 15, 2024

Aagrah: All the colors of Indian cuisine

The story of Aagrah begins in 1977 when Mohammed Sabir, an immigrant from India, opened a small restaurant in Shipley,…

May 11, 2024

Aircraft maker Bombardier revamps its logo to designate new business paradigm

Founded in 1942, Bombardier is a Canadian business jet manufacturer. While commercial aircraft are currently the main products of the…

May 7, 2024

Swiss tourism brand unveils new design

Switzerland has revamped its tourism brand, replacing the logo known as Goldblume (“golden flower”) with a new emblem featuring the…

May 3, 2024

The world’s oldest animal welfare charity refreshes its identity

Established in 1824, the Royal Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) is the oldest animal protection organization in…

April 30, 2024

PAC NYC: Simplicity and refinement

Officially opened in 2023, the Perelman Performing Arts Center, known under the brand PAC NYC, is an arts venue located…

April 28, 2024

New identity for Luxembourgian football. Modern or vintage?

The Luxembourg Football Federation (Fédération Luxembourgeoise de Football – FLF) has unveiled its new logo and emblems for the national…

April 24, 2024

Happy Socks: Small pleasure for your feet

There's nothing better than starting your day with bright, stylish socks. Happy Socks, a Swedish brand, simplifies and makes this…

April 21, 2024

New York Jets restore jet to team logo in nostalgic rebrand

NFL's New York Jets have updated their visual identity, including a new logo and uniforms. In fact, new look is…

April 18, 2024

Manischewitz: Mazel tov on the new look!

Since 1888, the food brand Manischewitz has been represented in American stores as an iconic example of high-quality traditional Jewish…

April 13, 2024

Disney+ unveils new green logo called Aurora

Disney+ has officially presented its new logo, different from what the service's subscribers are accustomed to seeing. The branded blue…

April 10, 2024

France’s Ligue 1 introduces new logo, as McDonald’s takes over sponsorship

On April 3rd, France's top football division, Ligue 1, unveiled its new logo, set to officially represent the league from…

April 5, 2024

Premium clothing brand Massimo Dutti modernizes its logo

Established in 1985, Massimo Dutti is a Spanish fashion brand that operates 782 stores in 72 countries. The company belongs…

April 3, 2024

Lamborghini updates its shield for the first time in 20 years

The renowned Italian luxury car brand Lamborghini has updated its logo for the first time in 20 years. Following the…

March 31, 2024

B for balance. A multi-meaning logo for French recruiting firm

In the ever-evolving world of professionals, it is crucial to illustrate how individual satisfaction and collective success are interconnected. This…

March 28, 2024

Murray’s Cheese: Respecting tradintions

Established as a spin-off of a food company in 1962, Murray's Cheese is a food retailer specializing in artisanal cheese…

March 26, 2024

Radeberger Pilsner: The finest beer design

Radeberger Pilsner is one of the popular German beers, which has been a favorite of many high and mighty, including…

March 24, 2024

Decathlon refreshes its identity with first-ever symbol

Founded in 1976 in Lille, France, Decathlon is the world's largest company involved in producing and retail trade of goods…

March 17, 2024

Norwegian airline brand rolls out new identity

Established in 1993 as a subsidiary of Scandinavian Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle is one of the leading low-cost airlines in…

March 14, 2024

Toledo Museum of Art invites visitors, with new innovative branding

Founded in 1901 by glassmaker Edward D. Libbey, the Toledo Museum of Art, located in Toledo, Ohio, is a well-known…

March 10, 2024

Monterey Bay Aquarium updates its idenitity, celebrating the 40th anniversary

The Monterey Bay Aquarium, located in Monterey, California, is one of the leading environmental, educational, and research institutions in the…

March 7, 2024

Go.Compare: Singing cheerfulness to help

Go.Compare, a well-known financial service comparison website in the UK, is expanding its range of services to include home insurance,…

March 3, 2024

LA Clippers unveil new nautical-themed logo and unis for the next season

Getting ready to relocate to the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California for the upcoming season, the Los Angeles Clippers are…

March 1, 2024

The Mora: Take a pause for luxury holiday

As one of the world's leading players in the tourism industry, Germany's TUI Group is striving to broaden its range…

February 25, 2024

French top basketball league introduces new, unique logo

The Ligue Nationale de Basket, the top tier of men's professional club basketball in France, has updated its visual identity.…

February 22, 2024

Tiger Woods launches his own brand, breaking with Nike

In anticipation of the Genesis Invitational golf tournament, Tiger Woods unveiled his new apparel brand. Thus, Nike's Swoosh has been…

February 20, 2024

Iittala: Glowing color of Finnish design

Founded in 1881, Iittala is a Finnish design brand, owned by Fiskars Group, that is known for its premium glassware…

February 17, 2024

Paramount Global’s online TV streaming service rolls out new logo

Founded in 2014, Pluto TV is an online television service owned by Paramount Global. The platform is based on a…

February 14, 2024

NYBG: An appealing look to represent splendor of flora

Located in the Bronx, the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) is a special place that has served as a connective…

February 9, 2024

CW overhauls its visual identity with new programming strategy

The CW Television Network is currently undergoing a complete image revision to coincide with the company's 18th anniversary and transition…

February 2, 2024

UNWTO rebrands as UN Tourism with new brand identity

The World Tourism Organization, headquartered in Madrid, Spain, is a specialized agency of the United Nations. Its goal is to…

January 30, 2024

Demel: Sweet imperial procession to online

Established in 1786, Demel, a pastry shop and chocolaterie, is a renowned gourmet and cultural attraction in Vienna, Austria. During…

February 11, 2024

OpenAI DevDay: A bit of intelligence

Artificial intelligence is constantly expanding its influence. OpenAI, the company behind the dialog agent ChatGPT, has launched an annual conference…

January 25, 2024

Rockstar Games is fighting Remedy Entertainment over its new ‘R’ logo

Rockstar Games, owned by Take-Two Interactive, has initiated a legal suit against the Finnish game developer Remedy Entertainment over its…

January 19, 2024

Honda introduces new logo for its next-gen EVs

Honda has announced that its new models will feature a redesigned "H" logo. This innovation is set to debut in…

January 16, 2024

Omlet: Tender loving care for animals

Founded in 2004, Omlet is a British brand involved in the production of various breeding and care devices for chickens,…

January 12, 2024

America gets new logo to celebrate her 250th birthday

As part of the preparation for the United States Semiquincentennial, the nation's 250th anniversary to be celebrated in 2026, the…

January 8, 2024

Minnesota unveils its new flag and seal

Last year, the Minnesota legislature initiated the change of the state flag. The final version was selected by a special…

January 3, 2024

Bluesky declares itself as Twitter’s successor with new identity

The renaming of Twitter to X in July 2023 caused quite a stir, as Elon Musk's unexpected move disappointed many…

January 3, 2024

Mexico’s Telcel updates its logo for the first time in 30 years

Launched in 1989, Telcel is a leading Mexican wireless telecommunications company. Currently, Telcel's cellular network covers over 73% of the…

December 26, 2023

Swiss ski resort unveils modern look to appeal global tourists

Located not far from Lucerne in central Switzerland, Titlis is one of the highest peaks in the Swiss Alps, reaching…

December 23, 2023

Boehringer Ingelheim: A redesign with traditionalist approach

Established in 1885, Boehringer Ingelheim is a German pharmaceutical brand that ranks among the top 20 companies in the global…

December 19, 2023

National Landscapes: Vivid mosaics

Many of the most beautiful landscapes in the United Kingdom are currently protected and supported by the National Association for…

December 16, 2023

Bauer Media Group rolls out breakthrough identity, signaling its global status

Founded in 1875, Bauer Media Group is one of the oldest publishing companies in Germany. Evolving into a multimedia conglomerate,…

December 13, 2023

The Big Blue of Landor

Today, many brands have to express their identities through an increasing number of communication channels, including print, audio-visual, and digital…

December 9, 2023

Sirius XM unveils new “star-ish” visual identity, launching new-gen app

Launched in 2008, Sirius XM is the US's largest satellite and online radio company, with an audience of more than…

December 6, 2023

Reddit evolves as a brand through its new 3D logo and discussion-themed visual identity

In 2017, Reddit launched its mobile app, bringing a new brand positioning. Now, five years later, the company believes its…

December 3, 2023

Feeld: Field of love

In the era of social media, dating apps, like Tinder, Badoo, or Match, are changing the nature of relationships by…

November 30, 2023

Australian online retailer unveils indicatively modernized identity

Launched in 2020, Wholesome is an Australian online retailer that offers a wide range of products, including foods and drinks,…

November 23, 2023

Digital agency Mozoo presents infinitely adaptable visual system

Founded in 2010, Mozoo, a digital agency, is entering a new era, launching a rebranding. The company's fresh visual identity…

November 19, 2023

Cats Protection: Purrfect design for warmth and authority

Established in 1927, Cats Protection (formerly Cats Protection League) is one of the oldest animal care organizations in the United…

November 16, 2023

Online music brand Deezer updates its visual identity

Launched in 2006, Deezer is a French music streaming service that allows users to listen to the musical tracks of…

November 12, 2023

Expensify: Colorizing expense control

Founded in 2008 by software engineer David Barrett, Expensify is an online platform providing expense management tools for companies of…

November 8, 2023

Norfolk Coast natural are unveils modern look

Covering nearly 280 sq miles, Norfolk Coast is a so-called area of outstanding natural beauty. Designated for conservation 55 years…

November 4, 2023

Stern Grove Festival: Combining music and nature

Since 1938, the Stern Grove Festival has been regularly held at a beautiful park in the center of San Francisco.…

October 31, 2023

New pro women’s hockey league unveils its logo centered around the “W”

The collapse of the Premier Hockey Federation in July 2023 was a disappointment for many fans. Fortunately, a month later,…

October 28, 2023

Clothing brand Eddie Bauer modernizes its identity with new symbol

In 1920, inventor and outdoor enthusiast Eddie Bauer launched his first store under the name "Eddie Bauer's Tennis Shop” in…

October 25, 2023

Danaher: A poweful asset for a global leader

Established in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, Danaher is an American company manufacturing commercial, industrial, and medical products.…

October 22, 2023

Two identities behind one brand. The story of Aldi

Dating back to 1946, Aldi is a popular discount brand across Europe, offering food products at low prices. Aldi stores…

October 18, 2023

Wolff Olins redesigns its own logo, with more flexible design

In our reviews, we have repeatedly talked about new logos and brand identities that were developed by Wolff Olins. The…

October 16, 2023

The Netherlands’ mobile carrier reborn as a new brand

The Dutch mobile carrier T-Mobile, a former subsidiary of Deutche Telekom in the Netherlands, is carrying out a rebranding. From…

October 13, 2023

Mountain Hardwear: Industrial aesthetics for fearless adventurers

In 1993, a group of young and bold iconoclasts created Mountain Hardwear, a company that grew into a leading name…

October 8, 2023

Seattle Sounders modernize their look

Last year's winner of the CONCACAF Champion Cup, the Seattle Sounders FC, has unveiled its new visual identity, created by…

October 5, 2023

Facebook brings some refinements to its visual identity

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta continues developing the Facebook brand, this time by adjusting the visual design of the social network. The…

May 9, 2024

Johnson & Johnson carries out the first rebrand in its history

It's hard to believe, but Johnson & Johnson has changed its logo for the first time in its 135-year history,…

September 28, 2023

London Natural History Museum unveils new visual identity

Officially established in 1881, the Natural History Museum in London is one of the world's oldest institutions dedicated to the…

September 25, 2023

Dribbble updates its logo, growing to a design social network

Launched in 2008, Dribbble is a social network where digital designers can publish their portfolios and search for jobs, and…

September 25, 2023

Lufthansa’s airline brand gets independent, with a new visual identity

Two years ago, Germany's Lufthansa launched the airline brand Eurowings Discover. Now, the company is going to change its name…

September 12, 2023

Minnesota initiates redesign of the state flag

Following Mississippi and Utah, which adopted new flags not so long ago, Minnesota is moving toward a new flag design.…

September 10, 2023

Cupra facelifts its car brand emblem, named the future of SEAT

In 2018, SEAT launched Cupra as a separate car brand. And it was a complete success, as the creation of…

September 7, 2023