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[edit] CBS

Didn't Paul Rand also design the CBS "eye" logo, in addition to ABC'x? --Jerzy(t) 03:53, 2004 Apr 20 (UTC)

  • No, the CBS eye logo was designed by William Golden.
    • yes that is correct.

[edit] Cummins

Why is the Cummins logo shown in green? Their corporate color is medium blue. Likewise, isn't ABC generally black?

[edit] Additions.

I'm adding huge amounts of text (comparative to the original document length, anyway) and I'd be very grateful to anyone who can go through adding the wiki links, checking the writing, or adding the diagrams/re-doing the "logo" gallery. Very very grateful. --RadariG 20:24, 29 June 2006 (UTC)

I've done a little. Take a look for SGML comments -- I mean, stuff within <!-- -->. -- Hoary 11:47, 5 July 2006 (UTC)
I've made a few changes. — Wackymacs 15:32, 5 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Just skimming through the article —

Could you guys have a better copyright fair use photo without an Apple Computer logo/Think Different ad? Apple Computer probably just license the photo and doesn't own the copyrights to it. That is my speculation because consider their past "Think Different" posters with the famous Rosa Parks photo and all. In addition, the headings are somewhat not corresponding to the Style Guide. --Who What Where Nguyen Why 15:56, 4 July 2006 (UTC)

I've changed the section headers, and moved some text around. — Wackymacs 15:32, 5 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Ford logo

I've heard both that the Ford logo Rand created was either rejected by Ford, or that Rand actually told Ford they didn't need to update their logo. I can't find any good sources for either on Google however... Anyone know a source for either? hateless 19:13, 26 July 2006 (UTC)

I've always heard that Ford rejected the design, but I don't have a solid source on that. I'll check it out next time I'm at the library; they should have Heller's biography of Rand by now. --RadariG 19:51, 28 July 2006 (UTC)
I have a book about Paul Rand. Henry Ford II rejected it, he thought it was "too dramatic" a change from the original logo. — Wackymacs 20:41, 28 July 2006 (UTC)
Which book is it?--RadariG 13:55, 29 July 2006 (UTC)
Its the "modernist design" one. — Wackymacs 22:25, 24 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] UPS logo

The old UPS logo has disappeared! If it was a logo, using it would be fair use, therefore it should not be deleted. Someone should find the logo and add it back. Adam850 21:36, 2 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Enron Logo

I posted an addition to the Paul Rand article referencing the Enron logo mishap. The entire paragraph was removed even though it was neutral and verifiable. I was one of the designers who had the task of a second international rollout of the corrected logo that was released after Rand's death.

Could anyone lend some guidance?

Thank you!

Pxlchk1 02:33, 21 February 2007 (UTC)

We had to remove the gallery per copyright restrictions; we can use the logos only if we discuss them and the more important ones hadn't really been discussed on an individual basis. I'll save your bit on the enron logo for when we get the main ones (abc, ibm, ups) worked back in.
Thanks for the input!--RadariG 20:28, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:Paul rand direction.png

Image:Paul rand direction.png is being used on this article. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in this Wikipedia article constitutes fair use. In addition to the boilerplate fair use template, you must also write out on the image description page a specific explanation or rationale for why using this image in each article is consistent with fair use.

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[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:Rand ford.gif

Image:Rand ford.gif is being used on this article. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in this Wikipedia article constitutes fair use. In addition to the boilerplate fair use template, you must also write out on the image description page a specific explanation or rationale for why using this image in each article is consistent with fair use.

Please go to the image description page and edit it to include a fair use rationale. Using one of the templates at Wikipedia:Fair use rationale guideline is an easy way to insure that your image is in compliance with Wikipedia policy, but remember that you must complete the template. Do not simply insert a blank template on an image page.

If there is other fair use media, consider checking that you have specified the fair use rationale on the other images used on this page. Note that any fair use images lacking such an explanation can be deleted one week after being tagged, as described on criteria for speedy deletion. If you have any questions please ask them at the Media copyright questions page. Thank you.

BetacommandBot (talk) 03:55, 24 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Defamiliarization

What on earth does the concept of (literary) defamiliarization (ostranenie) have to do with Paul Rand, other than his statement in the quote slightly resembling the word? Furthermore, defamiliarization is not a strategy or a technique. It is a critical construct. 81.240.80.231 (talk) 16:30, 8 May 2008 (UTC)