{"id":18177,"date":"2021-01-06T11:27:54","date_gmt":"2021-01-06T11:27:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.designmantic.com\/blog\/?p=18177"},"modified":"2024-08-13T13:13:26","modified_gmt":"2024-08-13T13:13:26","slug":"contemporary-religious-logos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.designmantic.com\/blog\/contemporary-religious-logos\/","title":{"rendered":"25 Contemporary Religious Logos That Are Anything But Simple"},"content":{"rendered":"

Religion and symbolism go way back. Ever before there was any organized religion followed by mankind, the caveman drew suns, stars, and moons as representative of higher deities. Continuing with this ancient custom, all the major religions of the world have always relied heavily on symbolism for identification, representation, and unification.<\/p>\n

In recent decades, these religious symbols have gone through an evolution. Now, you\u2019ll find these symbols giving birth to much cleaner, more sophisticated, and more inclusive religious logo designs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ahead we have arranged for you a compilation of 25 religious logo symbols<\/a> that showcase this evolution. So, take a look, feel inspired, and save them for your idea board.<\/p>\n

1. Clean Lines And Simple Layout<\/h2>\n

Less is always more. Make the most impression to your church congregation<\/a> by using a clean and edgy cross logo design.<\/p>\n

\"Religious
\nImage Source: Dribbble<\/a><\/p>\n

2. Line Art Jesus<\/h2>\n

Straight lines and a sophisticated color palette give you a stylish Jesus logo.<\/p>\n

\"Religious
\nImage Source: Dribbble<\/a><\/p>\n

3. A Clever Logo<\/h2>\n

This is a logo for a bible reading app. The orange stroke of letter J is in the shape of a bookmark while the olive semi circle looks like a smiley face.<\/p>\n

\"Religious
\nImage Source: Dribbble<\/a><\/p>\n

4. An Inclusive Logo<\/h2>\n

Religion has become more inclusive and diverse in recent years. Express that by using colors and icons that have a broad meaning.<\/p>\n

\"Religious
\nImage Source: Dribbble<\/a><\/p>\n

Related: What Does A Modern Church Logo Design Consist Of?<\/a><\/h3>\n

5. Soft Colors For A Soft Image<\/h2>\n

Colors can play an important role to send nonverbal and icon-independent information to your audience.<\/p>\n

\"Religious
\nImage Source: Dribbble<\/a><\/p>\n

6. Use Your Language<\/h2>\n

While using a universal language makes sense in a logo design, it\u2019s okay to use another language for a more intimate and community-centered feel.<\/p>\n

\"Religious
\nImage Source: Dribbble<\/a><\/p>\n

7. Gradient In Colors<\/h2>\n

Gradients allow your logo to have more than one meaning. For a multi-layered design and for a multi-purpose organization, color gradients are the answer.<\/p>\n

\"Religious
\nImage Source: Behance<\/a><\/p>\n

8. Strong Imagery<\/h2>\n

Some religious icons represent powerful deities or concepts. Emphasize the strength of such imagery by using powerful elements in your design.<\/p>\n

\"Religious
\nImage Source: Dribbble<\/a><\/p>\n

9. Interconnectedness<\/h2>\n

All religions are about unity and connectedness. This logo plays up on it by creating a cross with interlinked chains.<\/p>\n

\"Religious
\nCross logo<\/a> depicting religious unity<\/p>\n

10.\tA Multilayered Design<\/h2>\n

This icon of Hindu god Ganesh \u2013 the elephant God \u2013 uses the trunk of an elephant as well as its large ears but the overall layout makes it look like a delicate butterfly. Great imagery.<\/p>\n

\"Religious
\nHindu god Ganesh logo in gold<\/a><\/p>\n

11.\tArabic Window<\/h2>\n

This unique style of window is popular in Arabic architecture. Therefore, it serves as a useful presentation of an Islamic religious iconography.<\/p>\n

\"Religious
\nFlower vase outside a window logo<\/a><\/p>\n

12. Spot Of Red<\/h2>\n

If all else in your logo design is grey and neutral, a splash of red will help it stand out.<\/p>\n

\"Religious
\nSplash of red logo<\/a> for hinduism<\/p>\n

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13.\tRangoli Logo Design<\/h2>\n

Rangoli is traditional symbol of Hindu festivals. Using it in your Hindu logo design for a temple or for a community center can work wonderfully.<\/p>\n

\"Religious
\nHindu Logo<\/a> with rangoli graphics<\/p>\n

14.\tCool Shades<\/h2>\n

\"Religious
\nMosque logo<\/a> inside the circle<\/p>\n

Add serenity to your religious logo icon by using cool colors, such as a soothing blue, green, or a combination of similar hues.<\/p>\n

15. Bold Backgrounds<\/h2>\n

Logo design with a bold background creates a strong and confident impression. You can keep the logo looking clean by utilizing narrow lines and fewer elements.<\/p>\n

\"Religious
\nImage Source: Behance<\/a><\/p>\n

16.\tGold And Black<\/h2>\n

Metallic gold has a regal shine that gels well with religious icon impressions. It may not be a suitable color choice for a religion-based charity, but can work well for a church logo design.<\/p>\n

\"Religious
\nImage Source: Behance<\/a><\/p>\n

17.\tA Central Icon<\/h2>\n

Your religious logo design can contain a defining icon that becomes a foundation for your larger brand design strategy.<\/p>\n

\"Religious
\nImage Source: Behance<\/a><\/p>\n

18.\tA Modern Presentation<\/h2>\n

This logo for an Islamic radio service is modern, chin, and captivating. The use of colors is enticingly non-traditional and the font choices play well with the rest of the design.<\/p>\n

\"Religious
\nImage Source: Behance<\/a><\/p>\n

19.\tBeautiful Typography<\/h2>\n

Type is an important part of logo design. Choose clean, modern, and flat typefaces for your religious logos to avoid them looking churned and cramped.<\/p>\n

\"Religious
\nImage Source: Behance<\/a><\/p>\n

Related: Symbolism In Religious Logos: Masculine vs. Feminine Elements in Design!<\/a><\/h3>\n

20.\tDesign For Your Audience<\/h2>\n

Keep your audience in mind when conceptualizing your logo. For younger audience, use modern shapes with striking colors but avoid the shine.<\/p>\n

\"Religious
\nImage Source: Behance<\/a><\/p>\n

21.\tCaptivating Iconography<\/h2>\n

Think of unique ways you can present classic icons. This striking image of a cross is a beautiful example.<\/p>\n

\"Religious
\nImage Source: LogoPond<\/a><\/p>\n

22.\tIconize Your Brand Name<\/h2>\n

This logo turns the brand name into icon. Using multicolored tiles that grow smaller in size the farther they are in the layout represent a \u2018path\u2019 interestingly.<\/p>\n

\"Religious
\nImage Source: LogoPond<\/a><\/p>\n

23.\tIslamic Calligraphy<\/h2>\n

Calligraphy is an important part of Islamic culture and aesthetics. Using a piece of calligraphy on your logo is as representative of a culture as it can get.<\/p>\n

\"Religious
\nImage Source: LogoPond<\/a><\/p>\n

24.\tA Multipurpose Symbol<\/h2>\n

Buddha is an iconic symbol of spirituality. But it has many applications. It is used for meditation logos, peace logos, charity logos, and much more.<\/p>\n

\"Religious
\nImage Source: LogoPond<\/a><\/p>\n

25.\tAs Good As The Brand Name<\/h2>\n

A good religious logo enhances the community image it represents as well as the brand name it contains.<\/p>\n

\"Religious
\nImage Source: LogoPond<\/a><\/p>\n

A Parting Thought<\/h3>\n

As logo designs keep evolving, make sure your understanding and conceptualization of religious logo or spiritual logo imagery<\/a> must not remain stagnant. Experiment with colors, shapes, fonts, and icons to present commonly known symbols in a new light.<\/p>\n

Check Out Our Personalized Logo Maker:<\/h3>\n

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