What a Chase

Original: Chase Manhattan Less Original: United HoldingsUAE – 2007

Design: Chermayeff & Geismar Studio

The Chase Manhattan logo was developed in the 1960s and is an arbitrary mark based on Modernist design principles. The logo consists of interlocking trapezoids and, as a testament to the integrity of its design, has remained relatively unchanged, surviving multiple company mergers since its inception. – Excerpt from a book by Ryan Hembree titled The Complete Graphic Designer. Page: 127. ISBN-13: 978-1-59253-259-9

The Chase Manhatten Bank logo is also featured in a book by Al Cooper titled “World of Logotypes” Volume 1. Section: C3. ISBN: 0-910158-20-7.

A copycat is a person that mimics or repeats the behavior of another. The term is often derogatory, suggesting a lack of originality. The expression may derive from kittens that learned by imitating the behaviors of their mothers. – Wikipedia

Plagiarism: The abuse of another’s original work by copying it and passing it off as one’s own. As defined in Alastair Campbell book titled The Designer’s Lexicon. Page: 293 ISBN: 0-304-35505-4.

“Imitation is the sincerest form of thievery” excerpt from a book by Capsule titled Design Matters. Page: 84. ISBN -13:978-1-59253-341-1.

Funny Sunny

Original: 13 TV Channel – Brazil Less Original: Al Naboodah – UAE

Cars

Source:http://www.imdb.com/media/rm2691207680/tt0317219

If they can afford to open a rent a car business and afford all these fancy cars…couldn’t they afford a professional to design their logo!!! Copying is not legal; which leads me to question how the company registered its name and logo with the ministry of commerce?!!! Something to think about as long as the existing copyright laws are not actively enforced this phenomena will continue.

Another ad from Kuwait featuring charecters from the movie “Cars”!!!

A logo (Greek λογότυπος = logotypos) is a graphical element, (ideogram, symbol, emblem, icon, sign) that, together with its logotype (a uniquely set and arranged typeface) form a trademark or commercial brand. Typically, a logo’s design is for immediate recognition, inspiring trust, admiration, loyalty and an implied superiority.[1] The logo is one aspect of a company’s commercial brand, or economic entity, and its shapes, colors, fonts, and images usually are different from others in a similar market. Logos are also used to identify organizations and other non-commercial entities.

A copycat is a person that mimics or repeats the behavior of another. The term is often derogatory, suggesting a lack of originality. The expression may derive from kittens that learned by imitating the behaviors of their mothers. – Wikipedia

Plagiarism: The abuse of another’s original work by copying it and passing it off as one’s own. As defined in Alastair Campbell book titled The Designer’s Lexicon. Page: 293 ISBN: 0-304-35505-4.

“Imitation is the sincerest form of thievery” excerpt from a book by Capsule titled Design Matters. Page: 84. ISBN -13:978-1-59253-341-1.