New Missile Defence Agency Logo Causes Online Commotion

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[aphid]

I’ve taught logo design at university level. You are spot on in your comments.

[left that other site]

Kinda like how the nazis ruined a really cool looking symbol.

And then there's the RAINBOW and what's become of THAT! Grrrrrr.

Big Time Zep Fan, My FRiend!

[opentalk]

WOW!, Just keeps getting worse. (and creepier)

[Islaminaction]

Amazing isn’t it?

Thanks for the ping.

[FourPeas]

Every day I find myself shaking my head at the amazing transformation the Obama Administration is foisting on our country. The United States of America is suffering from Obama Cancer and it's metastasizing rapidly.

[A Navy Vet]

So the Missle Defense Agency DID hire a quasi-independent design firm. But look at their "About Us":

"Every federal communicator needs an edge. Let TMP Government be yours. We are a division of the world’s largest independent recruitment advertising agency. As a federal outreach specialist, interactive powerhouse and a marketing communications expert, we are your single source for reaching your target audience, distinguishing your offerings and communicating your message with relevance and results. And because we understand government — including acquisition methods, processes, and everything from 508 Compliance to OMB requirements — there will be no learning curve or administrative hang-ups. Refreshing thought, isn’t it?"

Con't: "TMP helped one federal agency develop and roll out a significant communications campaign in less than 100 days. And, for a major military customer, we helped to establish an employer brand identity and recruitment marketplace presence through a multi-pronged approach including television, radio, interactive media, outdoors media, print advertising and brochures. In fact, the list of federal clients we have worked with reads like a who’s who of government and military. They include the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, Environmental Protection Agency, Naval Reserve, Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Department of State, Grants.gov and scores of others. • Edge

Wonder if there was a fair bid on this design project...not really.

[greyfoxx39]

Comment on Michelle Malkin's article: "#11 On February 24th, 2010 at 11:28 am, swede said: The new logo reflects the development of new-and-improved Smart Power missles designed for logistic support in the Overseas Contingency Operation. Each new missle carries a hopeydopey diplomat trained to administer a hearty handshake, and the authority to threaten an agressor with an indistinct possibility of some very nasty economic sanctions perhaps sometime in the near future unless they act nice. I feel safer already.

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

From Malkin’s site:

The ad agency that re-designed the MDA logo is TMPGovernment. Here’s the company’s bulging portfolio.

Surprise, surprise (h/t Weasel Zippers): They also re-re-designed the Porkulus/Wreckovery.gov website.

One of TMPGovernment’s VP’s ruminates on branding Uncle Sam.

TMP’s VP of digital strategy is an unabashed cheerleader for the Obama campaign’s social marketing strategy.

Shiny, happy designers for a design-obsessed administration.

[east1234]

Um, it’s red white and blue. Something zooming around earth and an explosion. Looks great! I hope obozo and the commies haven’t ruined red white and blue for us.

[A Navy Vet]

To add to the cartoon, “...and who cleans the foot baths?”.

[mojitojoe]

http://www.tmp.com/articles/editorial_00028.html

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

Thanks for the link!

Mmmmmmm, mmmmmmmm, mmmmmmmmmm!

[A Navy Vet]

"There’s another thing that has me curious. Go look at the ‘modern’ logos of the armed services..... Where’s the stars & stripes? The eagle?"

Those logos have been around for decades and decades so there is no conspiracy. Plus, there is an eagle on the Navy, Marine and Air Force logos, and the Navy shows a national ensign flying and the Army clearly has the flag. You need not go there.

Thank you for your service as your handle implies. Bless our Troops in harm's way.

[ColdWater]

I’d post the two symbols but I am terrible at html.....

Right click on photo, select properties and copy URL.

then paste into:

< img src="URLHERE">

No spaces except after "img"

[A Navy Vet]

I doubt that was the intent of the design.

[illiac]

Thanks....will try next time....

[combat_boots]

Thanks for walking me back.

[WhistlingPastTheGraveyard]

I don’t. It’s a popular symbol among enemies of Christ.