In fall 2008, Wal-Mart Stores (WMT) will bear a new logo replacing the previous blocky letters and pointy star. The update includes lowercase letters and a rounder symbol suggesting the sun or flower petals. Wal-Mart says the new logo “refreshes” the old one and reflects the ongoing “evolution” of the company. It remains to be seen how customers will respond. (via Wal-Mart - BusinessWeek )
This is a good talk by an energetic creative director from EA at the LIFT|08 conference. Even though his topic is online video game design, his ideas can be thought of in relation to most disciplines that create a product of some sort. (via Google Video)