Whenever I’ve got a client that wants a very specific type of logo design, the first thing I do is research, research, research. In this case, a client wanted a natural-​​looking, “green” logo design. So, I pulled together a big list of logos from which I could get inspiration and aid in guiding the client.

Sometimes, I pass the research on to my client to get us both on the same page. Often, they’ll point out a specific few that they like, giving me a lot of clarity into what they’re looking for in their own logo.

In the roundup below, of course, there’s an obvious pattern of greens and browns in the designs. There are some exceptions like the Blue Oak logo and Gas Natural. You also can’t help but notice the “swoop” in the more leafy designs. But, notice the exceptions to this in the logo designs of Werner, Coastline, and OLT where they have hard lines and sharp points. Enjoy!

Ecobox

Werner Lumber Company

Coastline Industries

Encon

BlueOak Contruction

Outdoor Living Today

Green Eagles Development

EvoTweet

Hardtree

Tee

Tulipa

BioRegions

Vox Verde

EcoDiva

TreeGuard

Love Nature

Bio Hotel

AIDC

Naturally Essential

World 2012

Natural Art Images

Natural Design

Swanleaf

OdoroxAir

Xmasong

Big Colors

Beetle Nut

EcoCluster

Sunbrick

Suncity

Cyclic Energy

Newleaf

Costa Rica Tour

Fresh Foods

Pure Oils

Optimal Organic

Artisan Organics

EcoAmmo

Freshleaf

Life Church

Envato

Green Planet

Green Thumb Social Icon

Clean Integration

Econotable

Green Tech

Cibo Naturals

Natural

Lume

Gas Natural

Notice any patterns that I didn’t point out? Let me know which were your favorites and if there are any that you think are not effective designs for a green business.

Related posts:

1. Showcase of Logo Designs from 20 Inspiring Designers
2. Looking at Logos: Pixel Logos
3. Logos: Getting Ready for Trademarking
4. Creating Typographic Logos
5. Logo Design 101: Six Tips For Creating Iconic Logos

Tara Hornor

Tara Hornor has a degree in English and has found her niche writing about marketing, advertising, branding, graphic design, and desktop publishing. She is a Senior Editor for Creative Content Experts, a company that specializes in guest blogging and building backlinks. In addition to her writing career, Tara also enjoys spending time with her husband and two children.

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