Digg Logo PNG
The geometric style fits perfectly into the information and news site concept. The designers proposed the Digg logo in a simple and clear design, with an emphasis on visual accessibility for the majority of Internet users. After all, good visibility of the name leads to the high attendance of the resource.
Digg: Brand overview
| Founded: | November 2004 |
| Founder: | Kevin Rose |
| Headquarters: | New York City, United States |
| Website: | digg.com |
Meaning and History
The project was conceived, launched, and constantly improved by four business partners led by Kevin Rose. They ensured the startup’s success for six years until 2010 when the site underwent a complete upgrade from servers to programs, which turned out to be unsuccessful (Digg v4). As a result, two founders left the company, and it was sold in parts. The Betaworks studio acquired the site in 2012, turning it into an aggregator.
Despite a 17-year history and several global concepts and ownership changes, the brand remains consistent. Its logo has never changed.
What is Digg?
American aggregator of the most popular and discussed news on the web. Created in 2004. Property of the BuySellAds platform.
The main distinguishing feature of the logo is minimalism. The name of the portal is used as a visual sign. This is quite a match for the site’s interface with simple content delivery and no ads.
Translated from English, Digg means “to dig.” Users themselves “dig out” interesting publications and vote for them. Each positive mark lifts the news up. As a result, users themselves create content. The lowercase d and g are reminiscent of the like and dislike icons used to “dig” or “dig” posts. In the logo, the word Digg evokes associations with a treasure – the most interesting events that have taken place in the world.
The title is in bold type on a white background. The black color and angular letters are reminiscent of a typographic layout. This choice draws an analogy between Digg and offline newspapers. The thickness of the letters indicates the credibility and popularity of the portal.
Lowercase letters hint at the transience of the news, especially on the Internet. What the aggregator offers its users today may completely change tomorrow. Therefore, on its pages, there is rarely news with a “capital letter,” discussed for years. The lack of a capital letter also indicates that the owners and staff of the site are not in charge of shaping the content and do not “dictate” users what to read. Ordinary visitors generate the content.
The pointed corners of the letters personify acute and topical topics and viral publications covered by the Internet portal. Each element of the logo is as if inscribed in a square. The presence of 4 sides of the symbols hints at considering the issue from different sides and the ability to express their opinion (users can suggest articles for voting and decide how interesting they are). Square geometry is also associated with the four cardinal directions, gathering information from worldwide.
Font and Colors
The logo has two color variations – black and blue. Each personifies authority and confidence.
- Blue brings peace. It points to experience and harmony. The portal provides users with awareness, which creates a sense of stability.
- Black – an indicator of the power of the aggregator. It is visited by up to 6 million users per month. It is a major online news resource in the US.
The font matches Neuborn Bold.
Digg color codes
| Dark Charcoal | Hex color: | #333333 |
|---|---|---|
| RGB: | 51 51 51 | |
| CMYK: | 0 0 0 80 | |
| Pantone: | PMS Black C |
