This book follows up to the success of dgv’s bestseller Lingua Grafica, which has established itself as a leading tool for guiding international designers in their everyday work. The expectations of fans of its predecessor will not be disappointed – Lingua Universalis also features a structured portfolio of the latest logos and icons done by the Mutabor design studio. Lingua Universalis explains the process behind logo creation from the perspective of the award-winning creative team. Mutabor breaks down the development of various logos into a series of steps. This visual presentation shows designers examples of how they can approach complex and abstract subjects in logo design. With Lingua Universalis, another book has been created which will serve designers worldwide as both a source of inspiration and a practical reference work.

192 pages, Paperback

First published March 31, 2004


This book follows up to the success of dgv’s bestseller Lingua Grafica, which has established itself as a leading tool for guiding international designers in their everyday work. The expectations of fans of its predecessor will not be disappointed – Lingua Universalis also features a structured portfolio of the latest logos and icons done by the Mutabor design studio.

DGV Die Gestalten Verlag

Y2K (Year 2000) graphic design refers to the graphic design style, visual aesthetics, and typographical trends prevalent during the late 1990s and early 2000s, which were characterized by the use of futuristic, technology-inspired elements such as glossy surfaces, chrome effects, neon colors, and abstract shapes. The Y2K design style was heavily influenced by advancements in technology, the Internet, and popular culture, and it was widely used in advertising, product packaging, fashion, and pop music.

Although Y2K itself was popular between 1995 and 2004, we will focus on designs from the early 2000s. In fact, since looks come into fashion again after about twenty years, we’re right on schedule!

The Y2K looks emphasize technology and futuristic looks, mainly in the form of shiny skin-tight clothes and silver-blue eyeshadow. During this time, technology such as Windows 95, PlayStation, and N64 were at their peak. Pokemon had just been released in Japan and the Spice Girls and Backstreet Boys were sweeping the nation. These years played a crucial role in the culture of 30 somethings around the globe.