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wordmark

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A logo made only of the company's name set in a distinctive, custom style of lettering, with no separate icon. Think of names like Google or Coca-Cola written in their signature type.

Synonyms

  • logotype
  • text logo

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In plain words

  • the company name written in its own special font
  • a logo that's just the name

Usage example

Because the studio's name is short and memorable, they chose a clean wordmark over an icon.

Don't confuse with…

  • lettermarkA wordmark spells out the full name; a lettermark uses only initials.

Categories

  • Branding & identity

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