Sunday, March 14, 2010

Should You Tattoo a Logo?

Many choose to tattoo symbols of importance, or names of family or loved ones on themselves. Some of these people may also decide to tattoo a logo, Harley Davidson for instance, on themselves. This is often because they like the brand or because they believe strongly in it. The logo need not necessarily be for a product, however; it could be for a band or a television series as well.

One of the biggest problems that could arise when getting a tattoo of a logo on oneself is the fact that the love logo’s bearer could easily dwindle after a time. What happens if one’s favorite company ends up in a scandal that ends up differing completely with the consumer’s identity and values? When making such a decision about tattooing a logo on oneself, it is very important to keep the long term in mind, due to the cost and labor involved in removing a tattoo if the logo becomes something the consumer disagrees with. One should also do research on the name behind the logo beforehand, also, to make sure the consumer does not already disagree with the company’s values.

Tattooing a logo can be an excellent way to show off one’s love and appreciation for a brand, but that love and appreciation might be best served in a different, unique tattoo. If one believes tattoos to be an art form and therefore a personal expression, recycling an already used design may not be the best way to express one’s feelings. Incorporating a logo into the design, however, could serve the purpose of both being artistic and expressing love for the logo in question.

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