{"id":795,"date":"2024-04-16T21:11:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T21:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turbologo.com\/articles\/?p=795"},"modified":"2025-08-08T13:26:00","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T13:26:00","slug":"apple","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turbologo.com\/articles\/apple\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple Logo History: How a Cult Brand Built Its Iconic Identity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Logo is a graphic image used by commercial organizations to attract customers\u2019 attention. Any company tries to create its unique sign, but, unfortunately, not all of them do it successfully. The famous half-eaten apple, logo of the world\u2019s largest producer of computers, phones and software, is in the top 5 most recognizable emblems in the world. The history of Apple logo shows how many changes it has undergone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-transparent\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/turbologo.com\/articles\/apple\/#apple_logo_history\" title=\"Apple Logo history\">Apple Logo history<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/turbologo.com\/articles\/apple\/#the_first_apple_logos_from_newtons_sketch_to_a_simple_bite\" title=\"The First Apple Logos: From Newton\u2019s Sketch to a Simple Bite\">The First Apple Logos: From Newton\u2019s Sketch to a Simple Bite<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/turbologo.com\/articles\/apple\/#in_the_beginning_was_newton_and_apple\" title=\"In the beginning was Newton and apple\">In the beginning was Newton and apple<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/turbologo.com\/articles\/apple\/#apple_logo_evolution_-_how_half-eaten_apple_logo_was_born\" title=\"Apple Logo Evolution &#8211; How \u201chalf-eaten apple\u201d logo was born\">Apple Logo Evolution &#8211; How \u201chalf-eaten apple\u201d logo was born<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/turbologo.com\/articles\/apple\/#apple_logo_timeline_every_design_from_1976_to_today\" title=\"Apple Logo Timeline: Every Design from 1976 to Today\">Apple Logo Timeline: Every Design from 1976 to Today<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/turbologo.com\/articles\/apple\/#why_the_bite_symbolism_and_meaning_behind_the_apple_logo\" title=\"Why the Bite? Symbolism and Meaning Behind the Apple Logo\">Why the Bite? Symbolism and Meaning Behind the Apple Logo<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/turbologo.com\/articles\/apple\/#how_apples_logo_compares_to_other_tech_giants\" title=\"How Apple\u2019s Logo Compares to Other Tech Giants\">How Apple\u2019s Logo Compares to Other Tech Giants<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/turbologo.com\/articles\/apple\/#rumors_and_speculations\" title=\"Rumors and speculations\">Rumors and speculations<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/turbologo.com\/articles\/apple\/#apple_logo_meaning\" title=\"Apple Logo Meaning\">Apple Logo Meaning<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/turbologo.com\/articles\/apple\/#from_colored_to_monochrome\" title=\"From colored to monochrome\">From colored to monochrome<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/turbologo.com\/articles\/apple\/#appreciation_for_the_logos_success\" title=\"Appreciation for the logo\u2019s success\">Appreciation for the logo\u2019s success<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/turbologo.com\/articles\/apple\/#frequently_asked_questions_about_the_apple_logo\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions About the Apple Logo\">Frequently Asked Questions About the Apple Logo<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"apple_logo_history\"><\/span>Apple Logo history<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>April 1, 1976, is the official date when Apple was established. There were three founders: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Steve_Jobs\">Steve Jobs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ronald_Wayne\">Ronald Wayne<\/a> <\/strong>and<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Steve_Wozniak\">Steve Wozniak<\/a><\/strong>. These three friends who managed to build a PC with MOS Technology 6502 processor and sell several prototypes got funding and registered their firm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the_first_apple_logos_from_newtons_sketch_to_a_simple_bite\"><\/span>The First Apple Logos: From Newton\u2019s Sketch to a Simple Bite<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The story of Apple\u2019s visual identity begins in 1976, with a logo that few would associate with the tech giant today. Designed by Ronald Wayne \u2014 the lesser-known third co-founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/\">Apple<\/a> \u2014 the first logo depicted Isaac Newton sitting under an apple tree. It was a complex, hand-drawn illustration surrounded by a poetic frame, far removed from what we now associate with modern branding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While historically charming, the design posed immediate challenges. It was nearly impossible to scale down, visually overwhelming, and had little connection to the futuristic vision Apple was beginning to shape. This is one of the earliest turning points in the <em>apple computer logo history<\/em> \u2014 when the brand recognized the need for clarity and simplicity in visual identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Steve Jobs, with his obsession for minimalism, pushed for a complete redesign. He commissioned <a href=\"https:\/\/robjanoff.com\/\">Rob Janoff<\/a>, a young designer at the time, to create something radically different. Janoff responded with the now-iconic silhouette of an apple \u2014 clean, bold, and instantly recognizable. The genius detail? A bite taken out of the apple, added not just for distinction, but also to prevent confusion with other round fruits like cherries or tomatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This shift from a detailed sketch to a single, striking shape marked Apple\u2019s first great branding decision. It wasn\u2019t just about aesthetics \u2014 it was about creating a symbol that could grow with the company, and eventually, become timeless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\u201cSimple can be harder than complex.\u201d<\/p><cite><p>\u2014 Steve Jobs<\/p><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>\u201cIt was to make sure it looked like an apple, not a cherry tomato.\u201d<\/p><cite><p>Rob Janoff, designer of the Apple logo<\/p><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"in_the_beginning_was_newton_and_apple\"><\/span>In the beginning was Newton and apple<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"412\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.turbologo.com\/blog\/en\/2018\/03\/19085310\/apple-1.png\" alt=\"apple first logo\" class=\"wp-image-416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.turbologo.com\/blog\/en\/2018\/03\/19085310\/apple-1.png 412w, https:\/\/assets.turbologo.com\/blog\/en\/2018\/03\/19085310\/apple-1-206x300.png 206w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\" data-full=\"https:\/\/assets.turbologo.com\/blog\/en\/2018\/03\/19085310\/apple-1.png\" data-full-size=\"412x599\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"201\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.turbologo.com\/blog\/en\/2018\/03\/19085309\/4246F34D00000578-4691594-image-m-76_1499921633647-201x300.jpg\" alt=\"Ronald Wayne\" class=\"wp-image-417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.turbologo.com\/blog\/en\/2018\/03\/19085309\/4246F34D00000578-4691594-image-m-76_1499921633647-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/assets.turbologo.com\/blog\/en\/2018\/03\/19085309\/4246F34D00000578-4691594-image-m-76_1499921633647.jpg 306w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" data-full=\"https:\/\/assets.turbologo.com\/blog\/en\/2018\/03\/19085309\/4246F34D00000578-4691594-image-m-76_1499921633647.jpg\" data-full-size=\"306x456\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ronald Wayne<\/strong> was the author of the new firm\u2019s logo. He left the company after two weeks of its establishment selling his 10% stake for $800. Having decided that the friends\u2019 venture was a failure he lost billions. If we assume that Apple stock price will triple, Wayne\u2019s possible profit could reach $100 billion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/turbologo.com\">logo<\/a> designed by Ronald didn\u2019t look like the world-famous Apple logo. The image that Wayne created was more of miniature artwork. It depicted Isaac Newton sitting under a giant tree with an apple falling down from it. As you zoom in, you can see a phrase on the edge &#8220;Newton\u2026 A Mind Forever Voyaging Through Strange Seas of Thought \u2026 Alone&#8221;. It\u2019s a quote from <em>The Prelude, <\/em>a poem by William Wordsworth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"apple_logo_evolution_-_how_half-eaten_apple_logo_was_born\"><\/span>Apple Logo Evolution &#8211; How \u201chalf-eaten apple\u201d logo was born<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple logo has been altered twice over its history of the four decades and it was a significant design change &#8211; mostly in color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.turbologo.com\/blog\/en\/2018\/03\/19085309\/apple-logo-2.png\" alt=\"apple second logo\" class=\"wp-image-418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.turbologo.com\/blog\/en\/2018\/03\/19085309\/apple-logo-2.png 500w, https:\/\/assets.turbologo.com\/blog\/en\/2018\/03\/19085309\/apple-logo-2-270x300.png 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-full=\"https:\/\/assets.turbologo.com\/blog\/en\/2018\/03\/19085309\/apple-logo-2.png\" data-full-size=\"500x555\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"237\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.turbologo.com\/blog\/en\/2018\/03\/19085309\/Rob_Janoff.jpeg\" alt=\"Rob Janoff\" class=\"wp-image-419\" data-full=\"https:\/\/assets.turbologo.com\/blog\/en\/2018\/03\/19085309\/Rob_Janoff.jpeg\" data-full-size=\"237x213\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though the emblem created by Ronald was unique and carried meaning, it wasn\u2019t suitable for commercial purposes. The company used Wayne\u2019s image as its logo for almost a year. Then Steve Jobs decided to use the services of a professional. The choice fell on <strong>Rob Janoff<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jobs imposed the following requirements on the future company logo. It should be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Simple<\/li><li>Modern<\/li><li>Recognizable<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In a week the designer presented the finished project to the client: a multi-colored apple with a bite. In the process of developing the logo, Janoff bought apples in a nearby store, put them on a plate at home, and made multiple sketches trying to get rid of unnecessary details. He decided to design the apple with a bite for a scale so that people got that it was an apple, not another fruit or berry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"apple_logo_timeline_every_design_from_1976_to_today\"><\/span>Apple Logo Timeline: Every Design from 1976 to Today<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>1976<\/strong> \u2013 Isaac Newton illustration (designed by Ronald Wayne)<\/li><li><strong>1977<\/strong> \u2013 Rainbow Apple (designed by Rob Janoff)<\/li><li><strong>1998<\/strong> \u2013 Aqua-style glass logo<\/li><li><strong>2001<\/strong> \u2013 Chrome metallic version<\/li><li><strong>2007<\/strong> \u2013 Glossy flat version<\/li><li><strong>2013\u2013Today<\/strong> \u2013 Minimalist black or white silhouette<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why_the_bite_symbolism_and_meaning_behind_the_apple_logo\"><\/span>Why the Bite? Symbolism and Meaning Behind the Apple Logo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At first glance, the bite in the Apple logo might seem like a purely stylistic choice \u2014 a way to make the apple recognizable. But there\u2019s much more to this simple design tweak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One popular interpretation plays on the wordplay between \u201cbite\u201d and \u201cbyte,\u201d the building block of digital data. While designer Rob Janoff has stated that the pun wasn&#8217;t intentional, it quickly became part of the logo\u2019s mythology \u2014 perfectly aligning with the company&#8217;s technological roots. In the context of <em>apple computer logo symbolism<\/em>, it created a subtle yet powerful connection to computing culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s also the deeper, more philosophical layer. The apple has long been a symbol of knowledge \u2014 from the story of Adam and Eve to Newton\u2019s discovery of gravity. By presenting the apple as already bitten, Apple hints at the idea of accessing knowledge, pushing boundaries, and thinking differently \u2014 values that align with the brand\u2019s ethos from the start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, the bite makes the silhouette visually clear and distinct. Without it, the shape might be mistaken for a cherry, a tomato, or any round fruit. The minimalism of the logo \u2014 just a single shape with one detail \u2014 reflects Apple\u2019s design philosophy: simplicity, clarity, and elegance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how_apples_logo_compares_to_other_tech_giants\"><\/span>How Apple\u2019s Logo Compares to Other Tech Giants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the world of branding, logos are more than just symbols \u2014 they\u2019re compressed ideas. A great tech logo captures not only aesthetics but also values and personality. Let\u2019s take a closer look at how the Apple logo stacks up against other major technology brands:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Brand<\/th><th>Logo<\/th><th>Color<\/th><th>Font<\/th><th>Meaning<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Apple<\/td><td>Bitten Apple<\/td><td>Monochrome<\/td><td>SF Pro<\/td><td>Simplicity, Technology<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Microsoft<\/td><td>Window Grid<\/td><td>Multicolor<\/td><td>Segoe UI<\/td><td>Openness, Universality<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/turbologo.com\/articles\/google-logo-design\/\">Google<\/a><\/td><td>Wordmark<\/td><td>Bright Colors<\/td><td>Product Sans<\/td><td>Accessibility, Friendliness<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IBM<\/td><td>Striped Letters<\/td><td>Blue<\/td><td>City Medium<\/td><td>Engineering, Stability<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple\u2019s logo stands out because it relies on pure form \u2014 no letters, no wordmarks, no colors. Just a shape. Its minimalist approach is both bold and timeless, creating an emotional impact without saying a single word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"rumors_and_speculations\"><\/span>Rumors and speculations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple&#8217;s colored logo gave rise to rumors and speculations that the company supported members of sexual minorities. Generally supporting the LGBT community the firm didn\u2019t intend to demonstrate it with the logo. If homosexuals chose the rainbow as their sign, it had nothing to do with the multi-colored Apple logo. Rob had created the icon long before these events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those who like discerning hidden meanings in everything claimed that the rainbow-striped apple is a tribute to an Englishman Alan Turing, famous mathematician and cryptologist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alan tried to fight fascism using his knowledge and skills, breaking the codes of secret organizations. When World War II was over Turing became involved in the research of artificial intelligence. But his scientific work didn\u2019t save Alan from a criminal conviction for homosexuality. The scientist had to make a tough choice: two years in prison or hormone therapy. In addition to that Alan was prevented from doing cryptography. In the end, Turing adopted a very reclusive way of life. At the age of 41, he committed suicide by biting a poisoned apple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The logo has been altered twice over its history of the four decades and it was a significant design change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ready to create a logo that\u2019s as clean and timeless as Apple\u2019s? <strong>Try designing your own minimalist logo with the <a href=\"https:\/\/turbologo.com\/\">Turbologo logo maker<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"apple_logo_meaning\"><\/span>Apple Logo Meaning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.turbologo.com\/blog\/en\/2018\/03\/19085308\/apple-3.jpg\" alt=\"colored apple computers\" class=\"wp-image-421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.turbologo.com\/blog\/en\/2018\/03\/19085308\/apple-3.jpg 500w, https:\/\/assets.turbologo.com\/blog\/en\/2018\/03\/19085308\/apple-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/assets.turbologo.com\/blog\/en\/2018\/03\/19085308\/apple-3-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-full=\"https:\/\/assets.turbologo.com\/blog\/en\/2018\/03\/19085308\/apple-3.jpg\" data-full-size=\"500x500\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Apple logo designer invites not to look for hidden meanings in the logo color scheme. Rob claims that the logo he developed reflected the sphere of the company\u2019s activities. Apple produced PC with color monitors, that is why the apple was colored. A display of that time could generate six colors. The comparison of the apple logo and rainbow is irrelevant as the rainbow consists of seven colors, not six. Green was the main color for Janoff, he meant it to be in the first place. The arrangement of the other colors was random.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The apple symbol, the Apple company logo has a deep meaning &#8211; <strong>symbolizes knowledge<\/strong>. This symbol is one of the oldest and most important in Western mythology. In the Bible, Adam and Eve were tempted and took a bite of an apple it was their first taste of knowledge. After that they were ashamed. And as a result this first taste represents the fall of man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"from_colored_to_monochrome\"><\/span>From colored to monochrome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"200\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.turbologo.com\/blog\/en\/2018\/03\/19085308\/apple-logo-black.png\" alt=\"apple logo\" class=\"wp-image-423\" data-full=\"https:\/\/assets.turbologo.com\/blog\/en\/2018\/03\/19085308\/apple-logo-black.png\" data-full-size=\"200x240\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The colored apple attracted customers to Apple products for 22 years. The company underwent a series of changes during that time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Problems began in the 1980s. First, the failure of the Apple III project, then the plane crash in which Wozniak was injured. Having hard times leading the company all by himself Jobs asked John Sculley to join. But there were more and more frictions between the two CEOs. Steve was extremely anxious about the problems with the firm. Although in 1985 Jobs and Wozniak got medals for the contribution to technological progress, Steve decided to leave the company. Which he did in the same 1985. He came back only 13 years later. At that time the company was in a miserable state. Financial problems were so serious that competitors repeatedly advised it to declare bankruptcy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only a miracle could save the company. The design of the iMac G3 was a miracle. Johnathan Ive was the author of this design. The computer case he created made personal computers look like lollipops. With this invention, the industrial designer saved the firm from financial ruin. A series of new all-in-one personal computers formed the basis for developing a consumer desktop line. This compact desktop computer had all the necessary specifications for uninterrupted work. The iMac featured a web-camera and the option of wireless networking. In order to use it one needed to connect the keyboard and mouse included in the basic package. The computer came with remote control for operating multimedia files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new computer was more and more popular among users. Unusually designed PCs became an integral attribute of characters in movies and TV shows. iMac 3 that combined a beautiful design and technical capacity became worldly known. The amount of attention the new product attracted made the company managers decide to replace the colored logo that looked odd on the colored computer. In 1998 the decision was made to use the monochrome version of the apple instead of the multi-colored one. This change adds originality to the Apple logo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What does the monochrome apple tell us? The evolution of the Apple logo shows that the company has matured. It went through hard times and managed to move on. Apple continues to develop and make its fans happy by creating new products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"appreciation_for_the_logos_success\"><\/span>Appreciation for the logo\u2019s success<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/g8cmMTe60-g\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is worth mentioning that Apple didn\u2019t really recognize Rob Janoff\u2019s contribution. Thanks to his job Apple products are recognized all over the world. But Jobs forgot the person who created the \u2018face\u2019 of his baby. Having a huge annual income he could distinguish the designer in the same way as, for example, <strong>Phillip Knight<\/strong>, the founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/turbologo.com\/articles\/nike-logo\/\">Nike<\/a>, did. The firm thanked its logo designer by making her a shareholder and giving her a diamond ring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"frequently_asked_questions_about_the_apple_logo\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions About the Apple Logo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who designed the first Apple logo?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The original Apple logo was designed in 1976 by Ronald Wayne, one of the company\u2019s co-founders. It featured Isaac Newton sitting under an apple tree and was soon replaced for being too complex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why does the Apple logo have a bite?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bite in the Apple logo was added by designer Rob Janoff to clearly identify the shape as an apple, not a cherry or tomato. 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