Some also note similarities to al-Jezeera’s logo, among others. This designer thinks they’re missing the likely influence: To me it looks like a Pentecost-y church logo. (I’m sure I’ve ...

Graphic designer Randall Smith, owner of Modern8 Design, shares his opinion on the latest symbol and logo designs recently introduced by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Yes, says Randall Smith, a Salt Lake City graphic designer who helped craft a previous logo for the church. But the new symbol, while “safe and expected,” he adds, is “not very progressive ...