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Designing the Logotype

A logotype is a logo centered around the company name, styled in a unique typeface. It relies on custom lettering rather than a symbol to identify the brand. 

A logotype (or "wordmark") is a logo that is purely text. Think Google, Coca-Cola, or FedEx. There’s no separate symbol; the name is the logo.

We use a logotype when the name is distinct and we want to build name recognition. It relies entirely on typography—the shape of the letters, the kerning, and the style—to convey the personality.

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