In Brief: May Miscellany

Haven’t done this round-up in a while and I could use a little break from all this heavy-duty identity critiquing. So here are some interesting stories.1. 2013 Logo Trends The 2013 Logo Trend report from Logo Lounge covers some of the stuff we’ve loved to hate over the past year, including the “Crossed” (shown above) that isn’t just pretty according to LL: “The X formed by these elements signifies a level of heritage normally associated with a pair of crossed swords. It’s a technique that lifts the regal nature of the client it represents and implies a certain sophistication even if it’s a pair of crossed plungers.” Other interesting trends are “Eyelet”, “Written” and “Line Craft”. Thanks to James I.