1. apple Votes: 217 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: 112 classic identifiable logo. coke pretty much invented branding with this logo

3. nike Votes: 108 simply encapsulates the difficult concepts of speed and motion

4. recycling logo Votes: 91 makes a long process easy to understand in an instant

5. fedex Votes: 90 it's simple, but provides a brilliant optical illusion between the 'e' and the 'x'

6. world wildlife fund Votes: 70 consistent, simple, and easily identifiable.

7. adidas Votes: 62 brilliant design skill and an origial punch.

8. the olympics Votes: 53 still the rings

9. disney Votes: 49 youthful, and representative of the creator, this logo is easily branded and surprisingly unique. logo items

10. volkswagon Votes: 48

11. firefox Votes: 39 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. nbc Votes: 39 unique and beautifly designed with high representation.

13. mercedes benz Votes: 36

14. yin and yang symbol Votes: 30 classic geometric forms representing opposites

15. puma Votes: 27

16. london underground Votes: 22 simple and timeless. still works as well now as when it was designed in 1908

17. mitsubishi Votes: 22 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.

18. bbc Votes: 19 minimalist, but highly functioning and appealing.

19. starbucks Votes: 17 non-fat, light whip, extra hot delciousness

20. mcdonalds Votes: 17 the most recognised symbol by children in the developed world

21. the cross Votes: 16

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

23. audi Votes: 16

24. nasa Votes: 15 logotype from 1970s ('worm') is still the ultimate futuristic logo. way more influential than the current circular logo (known as 'meatball')

25. lg Votes: 15

26. red bull Votes: 15 the best energy is red bull. it's the marketleader in energydrink and is invented by dietrich mateschitz. www.redbull.com

27. wii Votes: 14

28. hewlett packard Votes: 14 simple, forward-looking, and elegant

29. xbox Votes: 14

30. at&t Votes: 12

31. ge Votes: 11

32. yellow pages Votes: 11

33. toyota Votes: 10 reliable starts everytime

34. windows Votes: 7

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:3 the mitsubishi logo also visually represents the company's name. 'mitsu bishi' when translated to english means 'three diamonds.' hence the three diamond shapes in the logo. Score:2 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 coca-cola for life!!!!!!!! Score:1 red bull!!!!!!! Score:1 mcdonalds 4 life Score:1 the john deere leaping deer logo is iconic and easily recognizable. the color scheme says 'buy a tractor - buy a lawn mower!' Score:1 logos are symbols that represent an organization. they don't always have to involve a drink or a computer Score:1 it looks like apple is running away with the title- i'm amazed! Score:1 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 the cross and the ying yang are symbols, an icons logos Score:0