Microsoft logos

The following is a succession of logos for the Microsoft Corporation:

1975-1980
The first logo was designed by Simon Daniels and is based on the Aki Lines font. The company was first founded as "Micro-Soft" and the "O"s were stacked at a time when its products were delivered on paper tapes and cassettes.

1980-1982
The second logo was designed by Simon Daniels and is based on the New Zelek font. This version has been called the "rock star" logo.

1982-1987
The third logo was designed by Simon Daniels and is based on the Avant Garde Gothic Demi Bold font. The emblem within the "O" is known as the "Blibbet".

1987-2011
The fourth logo was designed by Scott Baker and is based on the Helvetica Italic Black font. The notch in the "O" led to it being called the "Pac-Man" logo.

2012-present
The fifth and current logo was designed by Jason Wells and is based on the font in gray. The left side incorporates a simplified flat version of the Windows logo.