1919-1929<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"first](\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/03121902\/Citroen-Logo-History-_-Body-4-3-7-23-1024x640.jpg\")
The logo concept was inspired by the double herringbone-shaped Polish metal gear system <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCitro\u00ebn\u2019s first badge design was launched in 1919, the very year the company was founded. It had the same chevrons as we see today in the company\u2019s logo design and on its car grilles<\/a>. This concept was inspired by the double herringbone-shaped Polish metal gear system of the early 20th century. Andr\u00e9 Citro\u00ebn discovered it during a visit to his family home in Poland. <\/p>\n\n\n\nIn the company\u2019s first logo, the chevrons or inverted V\u2019s in the design were confined within an oval shape. Made with blue lines outlined with yellow, the logo was pretty simple. Later on, the brand\u2019s logo got its first update in 1921 when it was introduced with a darker shade of blue filling out the entire geometrical shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1929-1935<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In 1929, the emblem of Citro\u00ebn underwent a redesign, incorporating a white swan. Positioned beneath the enlarged and more prominent double arrows featured in previous logos, the swan took its place gracefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A larger golden circle surrounded the design. The swan faced towards the left, positioned atop a series of undulating blue lines to resemble water. These wavy lines were designed to provide a sense of fluidity and motion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this variant of the logo, the name of the company was integrated within the waves and blended with the overall design. The concept was a depiction of the innovation of automotive aerodynamics<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n1936-1959<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In 1936, Citro\u00ebn reverted to a simpler emblem. The redesigned version now featured a yellow oval and double arrow design enclosed within a blue octagon. Notably, the octagon was adorned with a thin yellow frame, adding a subtle touch to the overall composition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The word “Citro\u00ebn” was displayed in the image, employing a clean and straightforward sans-serif font. The writing had all capital letters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Citro\u00ebn DS Logo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Citroen](\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/03121928\/Citroen-Logo-History-_-Body-1-3-7-23-1024x640.jpg\")
The unique Citroen DS line-up logo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nIn 1955, Citroen also introduced its historically acclaimed vehicle – the DS. Alongside its quirky design and premium features, it was the first mass-production vehicle equipped with disk brakes and hydro-pneumatic suspension. Read here to find out how disk brakes in cars work<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe DS line-up became so popular that Citro\u00ebn made a separate brand out of it. Known as the DS automobile, it is now the luxury division of the carmaker with a distinct automobile badge. The DS logo can be found on the boot of relevant car models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1959-1985<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"citroen](\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/03122250\/Citroen-Logo-History-_-Body-6-3-7-23-1024x640.jpg\")
The entire geometrical design was encased in a blue rectangle, surrounded by a yellow frame<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nAccording to the timeline of the Citro\u00ebn logo, it got redesigned in 1959. It was to add a touch of modernity. Here, the wordmark disappeared and the chevrons became three-dimensional (3D). The oval from previous artworks appeared again, but more subtly to help highlight the chevrons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, in 1966, Citro\u00ebn made a few changes to this logo design. The automaker placed the yellow chevrons within the oval, instead of allowing them to extend over it. The entire geometrical design was encased in a blue rectangle, which further had a yellow frame. Moreover, the wordmark for Citro\u00ebn appeared again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1985-2009<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Another prominent change in the logo was introduced during the 1980s. It was when its colour palette was changed, resonating the brand image with the modern audience. In this new iteration, the chevrons were turned white. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The arrows appeared on a red square background, positioned right on top of a large wordmark. The bold font was used for the Citro\u00ebn emblem. It was written in all black, giving it a contemporary look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2009-2016<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"evolution](\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/03122051\/Citroen-Logo-History-_-Body-2-3-7-23-1024x640.jpg\")
The glossy appearance of the design with a 3D finish gave the logo a contemporary touch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCitro\u00ebn came up with a new variation of its logo in 2009. It had an altered colour palette with the chevrons designed in a textured metal shade. The glossy appearance of the design with a 3D finish gave it a contemporary touch. The bright red text of the wordmark made it more evident with little curved edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2016-2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The design of the 2016 Citro\u00ebn logo went more towards the minimal side. The colour palette of the Citroen old logo was replaced by grey accents. The font and design remained the same, but it didn\u2019t have that 3D aspect, but more of a flat design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2021-2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Citro\u00ebn introduced another new badge in 2021, prominently featuring its name. The new logo was used by the brand for several months. It had an enlarged uppercase logotype with a solid black emblem positioned to the left. The entire badge was presented in a sleek black colour against a contrasting white background. Also, note that Citroen is now one of the automotive brands owned by Stellantis<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n2022-Present<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"citroen](\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/03122517\/Citroen-Logo-History-_-Body-3-3-7-23-1024x640.jpg\")
The latest logo of the car brand looks very similar to its original emblem from 1919<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe logo introduced by the French car brand in 2022 pays homage to the brand’s original emblem from 1919. Citro\u00ebn calls it the beginning of a \u201cdynamic era\u201d as the carmaker is shifting its focus to make electric vehicles<\/a> more accessible. The new design features the revival of the oval shape, enclosing the iconic chevrons\u2014reminiscent of herringbone patterns. <\/p>\n\n\n\nCompared to the original design, the chevrons have a more pronounced appearance while the oval looks a bit more elongated. The wordmark has an uppercase logotype in a sans-serif Citroen logo font with curved edges and characters stretched a bit horizontally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This brings us to the end of the timeline of the Citro\u00ebn logo history. The evolution of the brand identity hints at the carmaker\u2019s forward-looking approach towards design and practicality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Citro\u00ebn\u2019s first badge design was launched in 1919, the very year the company was founded. It had the same chevrons as we see today in the company\u2019s logo design and on its car grilles<\/a>. This concept was inspired by the double herringbone-shaped Polish metal gear system of the early 20th century. Andr\u00e9 Citro\u00ebn discovered it during a visit to his family home in Poland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In the company\u2019s first logo, the chevrons or inverted V\u2019s in the design were confined within an oval shape. Made with blue lines outlined with yellow, the logo was pretty simple. Later on, the brand\u2019s logo got its first update in 1921 when it was introduced with a darker shade of blue filling out the entire geometrical shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In 1929, the emblem of Citro\u00ebn underwent a redesign, incorporating a white swan. Positioned beneath the enlarged and more prominent double arrows featured in previous logos, the swan took its place gracefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A larger golden circle surrounded the design. The swan faced towards the left, positioned atop a series of undulating blue lines to resemble water. These wavy lines were designed to provide a sense of fluidity and motion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In this variant of the logo, the name of the company was integrated within the waves and blended with the overall design. The concept was a depiction of the innovation of automotive aerodynamics<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In 1936, Citro\u00ebn reverted to a simpler emblem. The redesigned version now featured a yellow oval and double arrow design enclosed within a blue octagon. Notably, the octagon was adorned with a thin yellow frame, adding a subtle touch to the overall composition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The word “Citro\u00ebn” was displayed in the image, employing a clean and straightforward sans-serif font. The writing had all capital letters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In 1955, Citroen also introduced its historically acclaimed vehicle – the DS. Alongside its quirky design and premium features, it was the first mass-production vehicle equipped with disk brakes and hydro-pneumatic suspension. Read here to find out how disk brakes in cars work<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The DS line-up became so popular that Citro\u00ebn made a separate brand out of it. Known as the DS automobile, it is now the luxury division of the carmaker with a distinct automobile badge. The DS logo can be found on the boot of relevant car models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the timeline of the Citro\u00ebn logo, it got redesigned in 1959. It was to add a touch of modernity. Here, the wordmark disappeared and the chevrons became three-dimensional (3D). The oval from previous artworks appeared again, but more subtly to help highlight the chevrons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, in 1966, Citro\u00ebn made a few changes to this logo design. The automaker placed the yellow chevrons within the oval, instead of allowing them to extend over it. The entire geometrical design was encased in a blue rectangle, which further had a yellow frame. Moreover, the wordmark for Citro\u00ebn appeared again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another prominent change in the logo was introduced during the 1980s. It was when its colour palette was changed, resonating the brand image with the modern audience. In this new iteration, the chevrons were turned white. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The arrows appeared on a red square background, positioned right on top of a large wordmark. The bold font was used for the Citro\u00ebn emblem. It was written in all black, giving it a contemporary look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Citro\u00ebn came up with a new variation of its logo in 2009. It had an altered colour palette with the chevrons designed in a textured metal shade. The glossy appearance of the design with a 3D finish gave it a contemporary touch. The bright red text of the wordmark made it more evident with little curved edges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The design of the 2016 Citro\u00ebn logo went more towards the minimal side. The colour palette of the Citroen old logo was replaced by grey accents. The font and design remained the same, but it didn\u2019t have that 3D aspect, but more of a flat design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Citro\u00ebn introduced another new badge in 2021, prominently featuring its name. The new logo was used by the brand for several months. It had an enlarged uppercase logotype with a solid black emblem positioned to the left. The entire badge was presented in a sleek black colour against a contrasting white background. Also, note that Citroen is now one of the automotive brands owned by Stellantis<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The logo introduced by the French car brand in 2022 pays homage to the brand’s original emblem from 1919. Citro\u00ebn calls it the beginning of a \u201cdynamic era\u201d as the carmaker is shifting its focus to make electric vehicles<\/a> more accessible. The new design features the revival of the oval shape, enclosing the iconic chevrons\u2014reminiscent of herringbone patterns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Compared to the original design, the chevrons have a more pronounced appearance while the oval looks a bit more elongated. The wordmark has an uppercase logotype in a sans-serif Citroen logo font with curved edges and characters stretched a bit horizontally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This brings us to the end of the timeline of the Citro\u00ebn logo history. The evolution of the brand identity hints at the carmaker\u2019s forward-looking approach towards design and practicality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n1929-1935<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
1936-1959<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Citro\u00ebn DS Logo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
1959-1985<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
1985-2009<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2009-2016<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2016-2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2021-2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2022-Present<\/h3>\n\n\n\n