Strategy representation in logo design: Semiotic reading of the graphic brand UNO / FIAT

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https://doi.org/10.5433/2236-2207.2012v3n1p11

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Design Management, Automobile Manufacturer, Visual-Graphic Identity

Abstract

In 2010, there was the launch of the new line of cars brand “Uno”, informally known as “Novo Uno”, manufactured by the automaker “Fiat”, which proposes the advertising slogan “Novo Uno. Novo Tudo”. The objective of this paper is to investigate the visual relationship between UNO logo, the main object of study of this work, with the car UNO. The Semiotics theory, first proposed by Charles Peirce, is adopted here to interpret the process of representation of the logo. Based on a descriptive analysis, the idea defended in this paper considers that there was a dual strategy of association of logo with the brand new cars “Uno.” This strategy is based on symbolic and arbitrary convention, and also in the likeness or analogy between the sensations and meanings, which are proposed by the visuality of the cars and by visuality of the logo.

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Author Biographies

Bruno Indalêncio de Campos, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina - UFSC

Specialization in Design Management from the Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina. Graphic Designer at Softplan / Poligraph.

Richard Perassi, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina - UFSC

Doctor from the Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo. Professor at the Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

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Published

2012-09-04

How to Cite

Campos, B. I. de, & Perassi, R. (2012). Strategy representation in logo design: Semiotic reading of the graphic brand UNO / FIAT. Projetica, 3(1), 11–21. https://doi.org/10.5433/2236-2207.2012v3n1p11

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Design: Conhecimento, Gestão e Tecnologia

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