What does the Starbucks symbol really mean?
siren
Since Starbucks was named after a nautical character, the original Starbucks logo was designed to reflect the seductive imagery of the sea. An early creative partner dug through old marine archives until he found an image of a siren from a 16th-century Nordic woodcut.
What is the lady on the Starbucks logo?
the siren
From its small beginnings in 1971, the Starbucks logo design has always been a two-tailed mermaid. These days, we call her by her proper name – the siren, even though the newest logo design doesn’t explicitly show that she has two tails.
What is the Starbucks logo after?
Starbucks legendary logo design is the brainchild of Terry Heckler, who poured over old marine books until he came up with a logo based on an old 16th-century Norse woodcut: a two-tailed mermaid.
Why did they change the Starbucks logo?
“Starbucks wanted the new logo and visual identity system to say as much about its future as it did about its past. The new interpretation of the logo … gives us the freedom and flexibility to think beyond coffee but make no mistake … we will continue to be the world’s leading purveyor of the highest-quality coffee.”
What is the meaning of Versace logo?
the head of Medusa
The Versace logo is the head of Medusa, a Greek mythological figure. The logo came from the floor of ruins in the area of Reggio Calabria that the Versace siblings played in as children. Gianni Versace chose Medusa as the logo because she made people fall in love with her and they had no way back.
What is the difference between a mermaid and a siren?
The main difference between sirens and mermaids is that sirens are usually depicted as evil temptress’ that lure sailors to their deaths, while mermaids are usually depicted as peaceful, non-violent creatures that try to live their lives away from human interference.
Why Starbucks logo is different in Saudi Arabia?
In countries like Saudi Arabia, Starbucks won’t be able to use their new stripped-down logo. The official Starbucks logo was changed on signage throughout Saudi Arabia to feature the siren’s crown floating on a sea of coffee? (You can read more about the change in the piece “The Saudi Sellout” by Colbert King.)
Is Tata owner of Starbucks?
Starbucks entered the Indian market in October 2012 through a 50/50 Joint Venture with Tata Consumer Products Ltd. Starbucks stores are operated by the joint venture, TATA Starbucks Private Limited, and branded as Starbucks Coffee – “A Tata Alliance.”