corporate identity

What’s in a Logo?

Well, there’s a lot more than what you see in a logo. A logo is not just a combination of different shapes and colours. It has in-depth meaning to every single element incorporated in it. These elements together give out the ideas that the brand or company stands for.

The Unilever logo is one of the renowned logo designs which has a very strong message about the company. Look closely at the logo and you will find about 25 icons joined together to form the shape of the letter ‘U’. Each of these icons represents different things which are closely related to the corporate identity and products.

Unilever Logo

Here is what each of the icons in the Unilever Logo are and what they stand for.

1.    Sun – the primary natural resource. It also refers to Unilever’s origin in Port Sunlight.
2.    Bee – represents pollination, hard work, bio-diversity. Also represents symbolise environmental challenges
3.    DNA – the genetic blueprint of life. Symbol of bio-science and represents health.
4.    Hand – symbol of sensitivity, care and need. Also represents skin and sense of touch
5.    Flower – stands for fragrance, joy etc and when placed with the hand it symbolize moisture, softness etc.
6.    Palm Tree – a natural resource. Represents nature and certain products of Unilever including the palm oil
7.    Hair – symbol of feminine. Represents beauty and good looks. Placed near a flower to mean softness, fragrance, cleanliness etc.
8.    Sauces/spreads – suggests blending of flavours, taste etc
9.    Bowel – represents ready to eat food
10.    Spoon – represents taste, cooking, nutrition etc
11.    Spice – represents flavours, fresh ingredients taste etc
12.    Fish – represents non-vegeterian food
13.    Sparkle – represents energy, shine, cleanliness, health, goodness etc
14.    Bird – the symbol of freedom, getting more out of life.
15.    Plant – symbolize growth, nature, natural ingredients etc
16.    Lips – represents beauty, looks, good taste etc
17.    Ice cream – represents joy, delight, pleasure, celebration etc
18.    Recycle – represents part of the company’s social responsibility and commitment to sustainability
19.    Particles – refers to science, bubbles, fizz etc
20.    Frozen – represents frozen items, freshness, etc. It is a transformational symbol.
21.    Container – refers to good packaging
22.    Heart – the symbol of love, care and affection and can be extended to mean healthy heart
23.    Clothes – stands for fresh laundry, good looks
24.    Wave – signifies cleanliness, freshness and vigour
25.    Liquid – symbolize purity, clean water, freshness and so on

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