When the LogoLounge authors reviewed 27,000 logos for the compilation of their fourth book, they noticed several trends. On the whole, designers are moving away from artificial highlights/Photoshop tricks and moving toward a more clean + vivid era.

The image about showcases four of the trends -- foldover letterforms, fine line drawings, flourishes (which have been around for quite some time, so I'm surprised to see them still in play), and jawbreakers. See all the 2008 trends on logolounge.com

As I have mentioned in these posts before, the intersection of graphic design and music has probably had the largest influence on me over the years. I was pleased to find this countdown on Spinner this weekend. I have to say they did a pretty good job! Check it out.