Robert N. Janoff is the graphic designer of the multicolor Apple logo that was introduced in 1977.
Early life and education
Janoff was born in Culver City, near Los Angeles, California. He studied industrial design at San Jose State University until 1970.[1][2]
Career
In 1977, Janoff began work at the Regis McKenna advertising agency in Palo Alto, where he was assigned to design the corporate identity of Apple Computer.[1] According to McKenna, inspiration for the rainbow colors was drawn from the work of another local commercial artist, Tom Kamifuji.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 About Rob, Rob Janoff Studio. 2018-03-22. Accessed 2021-07-10.
- ↑ Rob Janoff, LinkedIn. Accessed 2021-07-10.
- ↑ The Apple bite logo was designed by Rob Janoff at Regis McKenna's firm. McKenna says the out-of-order rainbow was inspired by the work of Bay Area commercial illustrator Tom Kamifuji. by Kate Willært, Twitter. 2020-11-21.
Bibliography
- Taking a Bite Out of the Apple: A Graphic Designer's Tale by Rob Janoff, Balestier Press. 2019.
External links
- Rob Janoff official site
- Rob Janoff Studio at Facebook
- Rob Janoff Studio at Instagram
- Rob Janoff Studio at Twitter
- Rob Janoff at Wikipedia
Articles
- Rob Janoff And The Fascinating True Story Behind His Original Apple Logo Design by Will Burns at Forbes (2018-03-26)
