Logo Histories

Logo Histories

Compounding Logos

Learn about compounding in logo design.

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Richard Baird
Aug 26, 2026
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Office of Consumer Affairs, Peter Dabinett, 1980, Ireland

A uniqueness of form and a duality of meaning is derived from the natural synergy and intersection of two or more ideas.

Compounding logos find a way to balance two things in one form. For example, Peter Dabinett expresses notions of ‘oversight’ and ‘fairness’ for the Office of Consumer Affairs b…

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