Cats are amazing creatures, which, as it is believed, have not been tamed to the end. There are many myths and stories about them, and many logos are created with the image of cats. Few animals can rival the popularity of cats.
These graceful creatures have quite a lot of symbolic meanings. The cat in many mythological traditions is associated with the moon, with the idea of fertility and fecundity. In addition, in some cultures, it is a solar symbol, associated with the idea of royalty. The fecundity of cats, their ability to see at night, and their brilliant round eyes turned them in folk beliefs into a mysterious beast that knows secret powers.
Cats are often considered symbols of independence and self-reliance. They embody a sense of freedom and autonomy. Cats are also revered for their keen senses and their ability to perceive things that are hidden or beyond human comprehension. They symbolize intuition, mystery, and the subconscious. Also, a cat is a symbol of femininity and sensuality.
However, about logos, cats also represent other qualities. For example, the image of a wild cat is widely used by sports teams, for which this animal is associated with quick reaction and power. Today we will talk about the most famous cat logos and we will be able to form our own opinion about the symbolism of this beautiful animal in modern branding.
The fierce wild cat can be found on the logo of Abilene Christian Wildcats. Inscribed into a composition with the bold sharpened abbreviation, the image of the cat is executed in a purple and gray color palette, drawn with sharp contours and aggressive mood.
The visual identity of the Cats Protection organization looks very cool, as the designers managed to unite the lettering and the graphical part, making the “Cats” stylized inscription on the body of the contours purple cat. The additional lettering is set under the image.
The black cat in the logo is the most popular image. Due to the contrast, it highlights the picture itself quite well. This is exactly what the designers of the Cats R Us logo were inspired by, placing three stylized black cats whose silhouettes resemble letters due to the position of their tails.
The logo of Cincinnati Bearcats from the 1990s features a funny caricature of a gray and white cat, which aims to look aggressive and powerful, but the way it is drawn in makes you laugh when you see it. The light palette of the graphical element here is balanced by the bright red lettering.
The animal from the Davidson Wildcat logo looks very elegant and sharp. Executed in quite a minimalistic manner, the style of the badge is elevated by the use of the all-time-winning red, black, and white color palette, which can make any composition strong and sleek.
One of the most famous logos with an image of a cat. This adorable white kitty with a red bow, invented in the 1970s, has become an international symbol. Its image can be found on a wide variety of products, from clothing and accessories to toys and household items.
Even though the name of the team has the “Wild” part in it, the logo is super friendly and kind. The cartoonish black-and-white cat in a long-sleeved jersey with the bold purple “K” on it, is holding a delicate purple flag where the white serif “State” is written.
The logo of King Catnip is full of humor. This very memorable badge, executed by thin black, gray, and green lines, depicts a minimalistic image of a cat in a crown, with its eyes closed and a plant in its paw. The animal is placed behind the bold waved ribbon with a handwritten serif inscription, where the dot above the “I” is surely placed by the same crown as on the king’s head.
The logo of the LumaPet brand depicts a cat and a dog, playing with a ball. Both animals are drawn in a gradient rainbow palette, which makes them shine and evoke a sense of happiness. The bright emblem is balanced by a cape and simple lettering in gray.
In the Meow Mix logo, the cat is hidden. You can guess its silhouette in the contour of the “W”, with its right bar elongated and slightly curved, as a cat’s tail. The coral-red color is the stylized inscription that makes the badge look bright on any background, and its interesting font distinguishes it from the logos of its competitors.
As on most other sports logos, the cat from the New Hampshire Wildcats looks very dangerous and strong. Drawn in a cold blue and white color palette, the animal with its mouth open, is showing its large sharp teeth, which symbolize determination and threat.
The Northern Michigan Wildcats badge is based on just one element — the image of a cat, executed in an orange And green color palette, with additions of white and red. The wildcat has bold contouring lines with small sharp elements and looks very confident and powerful.
The Northwestern Wildcats logo designed in 1981 featured quite a naive style of the cat’s image, however, its minimalistic manner made the badge look pretty strong. The white head of a wild cat was inscribed into a large purple “N”, which grounded the whole composition, giving it stability.
Another logo with an image of a black cat is the Sheba badge. The abstract minimalistic silhouette of a graceful pet is placed above the smooth diagonally oriented lettering, having just the large eyes in white. These eyes are what make the logo look mysterious and interesting.
The aggression and strength of the cat from the Villanova Wildcats logo, designed in 1996, is harmonized by the bright and lively color palette, composed of light blue and pink. This scheme makes the wild animal look a bit softer, however, its pose and sharp claws and fangs are still terrifying.
The lynx from the Weber State Wildcats logo is drawn in a very elegant manner, with sharp and slightly curved details of the head’s contour. The badge, executed in a gray, white, and purple color palette, looks very modern, yet at the same time sleek and sophisticated.
Another super-famous logo with an image of a cat is the badge of the Whiskas brand. But here the animal is drawn in a minimalistic style and makes up a background for the bold lowercase lettering in white. The extended geometric image of a cat’s head became synonymous with the quality symbol of a cat’s food.
And the funniest badge in the today’s selection. The logo of the Yeowww! brand depicts a mad orange cat, drawn on a yellow roundel and accompanied by a stylized sans-serif lettering in red and black. Full of character, full of humor, this image can’t leave anyone indifferent.
The visual identity of Alley Cat Comics is executed in a modern geometric style with the use of black and red lines and a clean white background. The silhouette of a black cat with a red collar here replaces the letter “A” in the “Cat”, and features an elegant angular contour.
The animal on the Black Cat Fireworks logo looks very powerful. The black panther with an open mouth and fierce eyes is drawn on a solid yellow background and accompanied by extra-bold red and black lettering. All the brightest shades in the composition are used for the tongue and the eyes of the cat.
The detailed old-style drawing from the Cheshire Cat Inn logo represents the brand’s vision of the famous smiling animal from Alice in Wonderland. The cat is executed in a black and orange color palette, and placed on a transparent background, inside the traditional stretched oval medallion with the simple dark-gray lettering.
The classic American diner badge of Cool Cat Café features a stylized drawing of a fancy disco cat in its top part. The animal is wearing a red Panama hat and massive sunglasses, and holding a juicy large burger in its paws. A very bright and cool logo, as cool as the cat.
The symbol of the Tom Cat Bakery brand, the black-and-white cat, is drawn against a plain white background, above the laconic geometric sans-serif inscription; with no framing or additional details. Minimalistic, neat yet at the same time strong and stylish.