Creator: In 1963, Harvey Ball, an American commercial artist, was commissioned by an advertising agency to create a happy face for the New York radio station WMCA. Purpose: WMCA were running a competition was to promote ‘WMCA Good Guys’ and as a result the smiley logo was designed to fit on a button. Icon Manifesto…
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Nazi Swastika
Creator: The NAZI Party of Germany adopted the swastika in 1920. Purpose: The swastika was used by the NAZI party to represent racial purity. It was chosen because of its long history and reference to the Aryans of India. The Nazi’s believed the Aryan culture as the pre-eminent race on the planet. Note: The Nazi…
Hindu Swastika
Creator: Dates back to the Indus Valley civilisation of Ancient India and in classical Europe. It is still widely used in Indian religions namely Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. (Wikipedia) Purpose: The Hindu Swastika is a sign of good luck and well-being. It is a lucky charm. Icon Manifesto Source Wikipedia and the Swastika Tweet…
AusFlag: A New Australian Flag
Creator: Ausflag is an apolitical, non-profit organisation. Purpose: The AusFlag manifesto aims to secure the popular support of the Australian people for the adoption of a truly Australian flag, anthem and colours. Manifesto Source Ausflag the Organization and the history of the Australian flag Wikipedia and the Australian Flag Debate Tweet This…
Australian Flag
Creator: The Australian Flag design was the result of a national competition in 1901. Five people submitted similar designs and were all declared equal designers. Purpose: The flag competition was commissioned shortly after the federation of the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901 and is a public identity symbol of this country. Icon Manifesto Source A…
Milton Glaser: I Love New York
Creator: Designers Milton Glasser and Bobby Zarem. Purpose: Designed as part of an advertising campaign to promote tourism to New York. Icon Manifesto Source I Love New York on Wikipedia Milton Glaser on Wikipedia Tweet This Post
Gerald Holtom: Peace Symbol
Creator: British designer Gerald Holtom, created the Peace Symbol in 1958. Purpose: This image was originally designed to represent the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. The design is an iconic version of the flag semaphore alphabet for the letters ‘N’ and ‘D’ representing Nuclear Disarmament. Icon Manifesto Source The story behind the Peace Symbol design…
