Flat logo designs are becoming mainstream on most smartphones, which means designers are moving on to something new.
There are many emerging logos with long shadow designs, which create the illusion of three-dimensionality within these icons.
What sets these new logos apart from the flatter ones is a shadow placed at a 45 or 120 degree angle, highlighting the main focus of the logo.
What do you think—is this a clever way of making logos stand out, or is it too derivative?
Scroll down to view more of these logos with long shadows.
[via Web 3 Canvas, Jeff Escalante]