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Carolyn Davidson is an American graphic designer best known for designing the Nike Swoosh logo. Early and current life. Little is known about Davidson, who retired in 2000 and has not been found on public social media sites.
Apr 26, 2024 · When Carolyn Davidson designed Nike’s logo, she was initially only paid $35 for her design work. But that early success made her a favorite of Knight’s leading to her landing a job for four more years, along with much more freelance work and, eventually, $1 million.
Aug 21, 2017 · Meet Carolyn Davidson, the woman behind the iconic Nike Swoosh. The retired graphic designer created the logo while she was still a student at Portland State University. The job earned her $35 back then.
In 1971, a graphic design student at Portland State University named Carolyn Davidson was the one to create the ingenious Nike logo. At the time she knew Phil Knight, who knew that she in need of some extra cash to take a class and offered to hire her at the rate of $2 an hour to do some extra work on the side for him.
Loosely briefed by the brand’s co-founder Phil Knight, the task fell into the hands of Portland State University graphic design student Carolyn Davidson. With a short turnaround time in order to meet production deadlines, feedback was fast, direct, and not entirely enthusiastic.
Jun 16, 2011 · Carolyn Davidson, the woman behind Nike's signature, tells how a chance meeting with Phil Knight led to the creation of one of the most famous logos in the world.
Jun 23, 2011 · Designer Carolyn Davidson talks about creating the symbol when she was a college student. She's happy no one recognizes her: Although her symbol is famous, she's not. ROBERT SIEGEL, Host:...
