AKRON, Ohio — The city of Akron along with the Akron Bicentennial Commission has unveiled the official logo to commemorate the city's 200th anniversary.
The logo that was selected came from Eric Hancsak from "About350 Creative" and is described as "a vibrant, colorful design representing Akron's variety and progress.”
In October of 2022, Akron requested submissions for the logo. A total of 21 applicants entered in an attempt to have their design chosen. The city chose two finalists to submit designs for the eventual logo, with Hancsak's coming out on top.
"We knew that graphic artists in our community had talent, and we received 21 designs from professionals which proved it,” said Judge Elinore Marsh Stormer, Chair of the marketing workgroup. “The Workgroup considered each individual design packet and has chosen an exciting design to celebrate our 200 years."
The design can be seen below.
“The winning entry is an abstract representation with colorful lines ascending and descending to form the letter A,” says Dave Lieberth, Executive Secretary to the Commission. “The apex symbolizes progress and Akron’s being the high point of the historic Ohio & Erie Canal.”
Hancsak described his logo as containing elements that "represent motion, energy and convergence". He has over 25 years of experience in the marketing communications industry according to the announcement. He is a graduate and instructor at Kent State University's Visual Communications program and has designed for many popular brands including Toyo Tires, Sherwin Williams, The Pro Football Hall of Fame, Anheuser Busch, SeaWorld, and Sesame Workshop.
To lean more about the Akron Bicentennial Commission, click HERE.
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