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+ | [[Image:Logo_History.png|thumb|Overview of some of the logos]] | ||
+ | [[Nine Inch Nails]] has had many logos throughout its history, and while the original logo is still considered the band's "main" logo, this is a list of all logos that have been used over the years. | ||
− | [[ | + | On the visual strength of the standard logo, an article from ''The Fader'' magazine[https://www.thefader.com/2013/09/23/nin-design-artifacts-trent-reznor] stated: |
+ | <blockquote>"The NIN logomark, which was created by Reznor and graphic designer [[Gary Talpas]], first appeared in the "[[Down In It (song)|Down In It]]" video and has been used, largely unaltered, since 1989. It is practically flawless. It utilizes uniform line weights, mathematic spacing, bold letterforms. "NIN" is a true acronym, as opposed to an initialism. Its abbreviation is an alternate spelling of the first word it represents. The mark is symmetrical. It is graphic. It is containerized. It is legible. It is easily recreated from memory. It reproduces well at all sizes. And the list goes on."</blockquote> | ||
==Original== | ==Original== | ||
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Image:Nine Inch Nails logo.png|Original logo | Image:Nine Inch Nails logo.png|Original logo | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
− | Designed by | + | Designed by Gary Talpas, based on [[Trent Reznor]]'s concept. |
===On Tour=== | ===On Tour=== | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
A stencil variant used to mark touring cabinets and equipment. | A stencil variant used to mark touring cabinets and equipment. | ||
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+ | ==[[Pretty Hate Machine]]== | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | Image:Fracturedlogo1.png|Fractured ''Pretty Hate Machine'' era logo | ||
+ | Image:Fracturedlogo2.png|Fractured ''Pretty Hate Machine'' era logo | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
+ | There were a couple of variants of the original, sometimes used on promotional materials during this time, where the logo has a fractured look. | ||
==[[Sin (halo)|Sin]]== | ==[[Sin (halo)|Sin]]== | ||
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Designed by Talpas, used on both ''Broken'' and ''[[Fixed]]''. | Designed by Talpas, used on both ''Broken'' and ''[[Fixed]]''. | ||
− | ==[[The Downward Spiral]]== | + | ==[[The Downward Spiral (halo)|The Downward Spiral]]== |
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
RMlogo1.jpg | RMlogo1.jpg | ||
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RMlogo5.jpg | RMlogo5.jpg | ||
RMlogo6.jpg | RMlogo6.jpg | ||
+ | RMlogo7.jpg | ||
+ | RMlogo8.jpg | ||
+ | RMlogo9.jpg | ||
+ | RMlogo10.jpg | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
− | Unused NIN logo art created by Russell Mills for The Downward Spiral, 1994. | + | Unused NIN logo art created by [[Russell Mills]] for ''The Downward Spiral'', 1994. |
− | ===[[Dissonance]] | + | ===[[Dissonance|Dissonance Tour]]=== |
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
− | DissonancePinwheel.png | + | DissonancePinwheel.png |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
+ | Pinwheel logo from the Dissonance Tour. | ||
==[[The Fragile (halo)|The Fragile]]== | ==[[The Fragile (halo)|The Fragile]]== | ||
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Original logo partly hidden on ''The Fragile'' cover art. | Original logo partly hidden on ''The Fragile'' cover art. | ||
− | ==[[With Teeth]]== | + | ==[[With Teeth (halo)|With Teeth]]== |
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Withteethlogo.png|''With Teeth'' logo | Withteethlogo.png|''With Teeth'' logo | ||
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===[[Live: With Teeth]]=== | ===[[Live: With Teeth]]=== | ||
− | Many tour posters had variations on the Sheridan theme, glitch manipulation of the Talpas logo. | + | Many tour posters had variations on the Sheridan theme, glitch manipulation of the Talpas logo. A full gallery is accessible at [[:Category:Tour Lithos]]. |
+ | |||
+ | ==[[Year Zero]]== | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | Image:AIRlogo.png|[[Art Is Resistance]] logo | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
+ | |||
+ | Notable logo from the ''Year Zero'' ARG. | ||
==[[The Slip]]== | ==[[The Slip]]== | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Designed by Sheridan, used only on the album booklet. | Designed by Sheridan, used only on the album booklet. | ||
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+ | ===[[Wave Goodbye Tour]]=== | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | Image:Wavegoodbyeposterlogo.png | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
+ | Designed by Sheridan, used on a tour poster. | ||
==[[Hesitation Marks]]== | ==[[Hesitation Marks]]== | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
− | ==The Trilogy== | + | ===[[NIN 2014 Japan Tour]]=== |
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | Image:JapanLogo.png | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
+ | Used on a tour poster. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==[[The Trilogy]]== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Image:NTAElogo.png|''[[Not The Actual Events]]'' logo | Image:NTAElogo.png|''[[Not The Actual Events]]'' logo | ||
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Image:europe2018.png|[[Europe + Asia 2018|Europe 2018]] logo | Image:europe2018.png|[[Europe + Asia 2018|Europe 2018]] logo | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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+ | ==External Links== | ||
+ | *[http://nindestruct.com/logos.html Vector logos in EPS format] | ||
+ | |||
+ | [[Category:Related to NIN]] |
Latest revision as of 00:42, 19 April 2024
Nine Inch Nails has had many logos throughout its history, and while the original logo is still considered the band's "main" logo, this is a list of all logos that have been used over the years.
On the visual strength of the standard logo, an article from The Fader magazine[1] stated:
"The NIN logomark, which was created by Reznor and graphic designer Gary Talpas, first appeared in the "Down In It" video and has been used, largely unaltered, since 1989. It is practically flawless. It utilizes uniform line weights, mathematic spacing, bold letterforms. "NIN" is a true acronym, as opposed to an initialism. Its abbreviation is an alternate spelling of the first word it represents. The mark is symmetrical. It is graphic. It is containerized. It is legible. It is easily recreated from memory. It reproduces well at all sizes. And the list goes on."
Contents
Original
Designed by Gary Talpas, based on Trent Reznor's concept.
On Tour
A stencil variant used to mark touring cabinets and equipment.
Pretty Hate Machine
There were a couple of variants of the original, sometimes used on promotional materials during this time, where the logo has a fractured look.
Sin
Broken
Designed by Talpas, used on both Broken and Fixed.
The Downward Spiral
Unused NIN logo art created by Russell Mills for The Downward Spiral, 1994.
Dissonance Tour
Pinwheel logo from the Dissonance Tour.
The Fragile
With Teeth
Designed by Rob Sheridan, based on the Talpas original.
Live: With Teeth
Many tour posters had variations on the Sheridan theme, glitch manipulation of the Talpas logo. A full gallery is accessible at Category:Tour Lithos.
Year Zero
Art Is Resistance logo
Notable logo from the Year Zero ARG.
The Slip
Designed by Sheridan, used only on the album booklet.
Wave Goodbye Tour
Designed by Sheridan, used on a tour poster.