1. apple Votes: 163 the other side of the computer landscape is a company that keeps design at a high priority. the original apple logo was multicolored, sure, but the apple shape is distinct and classic and can be translated easily into two-color presentation. the apple icon is also one of the few logos out there that don't need a logotype to explain what it is. the company distributes its white apple icon window stickers to its customers because it speaks for itself. the logo is successful on all fronts including representation. though it doesn't have a computer connotation, the original concept of apple was computers designed for education and the apple is a perfect embodiment of that. www.apple.com

2. coca-cola Votes: 84 classic identifiable logo. coke pretty much invented branding with this logo

3. nike Votes: 78 simply encapsulates the difficult concepts of speed and motion

4. fedex Votes: 70 it's simple, but provides a brilliant optical illusion between the 'e' and the 'x'

5. recycling logo Votes: 56 makes a long process easy to understand in an instant

6. world wildlife fund Votes: 55 consistent, simple, and easily identifiable.

7. adidas Votes: 44 brilliant design skill and an origial punch.

8. disney Votes: 41 youthful, and representative of the creator, this logo is easily branded and surprisingly unique.

9. volkswagon Votes: 38

10. nbc Votes: 30 unique and beautifly designed with high representation.

11. firefox Votes: 27 developed by the open-source mozilla project in 2003, firefox was the first browser to show the promise of breaking microsoft's stranglehold on the browser market. lightweight, secure, and packed with useful features, firefox exemplifies the promise of the strengthening open-source movement.

12. puma Votes: 24

13. the olympics Votes: 23

14. the cross Votes: 19

15. mercedes benz Votes: 19

16. audi Votes: 18

17. wii Votes: 18

18. xbox Votes: 17

19. london underground Votes: 17 simple and timeless. still works as well now as when it was designed in 1908

20. ibm Votes: 16 while it was probably dated in the '90s, the classic technology look is solid again.

21. lg Votes: 16

22. mcdonalds Votes: 15 the most recognised symbol by children in the developed world

23. yin and yang symbol Votes: 14 classic geometric forms representing opposites

24. mitsubishi Votes: 14 mitsubishi motors have themselves one of the most solid icons in design. the three chevrons are simple, identifiable and convey precision and excellence. the font that accompanies the icon is suitable and portrays the company as being modern and precision-oriented.

25. starbucks Votes: 14 non-fat, light whip, extra hot delciousness

26. ge Votes: 13

27. hewlett packard Votes: 12 simple, forward-looking, and elegant

28. nasa Votes: 9 logotype from 1970s ('worm') is still the ultimate futuristic logo. way more influential than the current circular logo (known as 'meatball')

29. yellow pages Votes: 9

30. toyota Votes: 8 reliable starts everytime

31. bbc Votes: 8 minimalist, but highly functioning and appealing.

32. at&t Votes: 6

33. michelin Votes: 3 mr bibendum is one of the most recognised mascots on the planet.

34. att Votes: 2 maintaining the old look but modernzing with a new logo and a easily flattened sphere icon

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wordpress had 1 vote and is now off the charts. does the an item get deleted if it has less than 1 vote? Score:0 he would know the old starbucks logo from the 1890s Score:-1 it looks like apple is running away with the title- i'm amazed! Score:1 if you have an account, you can hit 'ranqit!' and rank the top logos yourself. if you think coca-cola and mtv should be on the list, you can make that happen Score:2 hey what about bmw? mtv? and as mentioned above coca cola? i would like to know what sources this pole is based on??? Score:1 what about coca cola, acknowledged as maybe the most recognisable logo of all time? i'd add vw (volkswagen) and some others as more top than fedex, nbc and kaiser. as so often happens with north american (us) things this list is too american-centered and i'd say too youth-centered - meaning the logos are relatively recent ones, with the exception of ibm and bbc. Score:2 obviously starbuck's didn't see this poll before they changed their logo back to their old one! Score:1