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June 15, 2011

Look far and wide for your sources in the creative process

Workflow and In-House Dynamics

Author: Plazm

Topic: Branding Identity

When developing the logo for pop star Madonna's "Drowned World" tour in 2001, Chase Design Group approached the work by gathering as much source information as possible. Doing the work to research and describe the aesthetic foundation of a particular design is essential to the way this company arrives at its final decisions.

Chase Design Group developed a custom icon and logo type to convey the unique and ethereal qualities of Madonna's show—described by Chase as "a multilayered musical and spiritual journey through diverse worlds"—as well as to address some of her personal interests. "Madonna is a student of the kabala, and she requested that we include references to that body of knowledge," comments Chase.

Chase's design references and incorporates both Arabic and Hebrew letterforms. In addition, the design references the mystical connections between religions and the idea of an intellectual as well as a physical journey. The design pictured was one of many logo designs that Chase proposed, but not the one that Madonna ultimately chose. "This one was my favorite because it referred to more specific aspects of her show and because I had the chance to create the new letterforms."

Source: 100 Habits of Successful Graphic Designers

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