{"id":18659,"date":"2018-10-11T09:34:14","date_gmt":"2018-10-11T09:34:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/?p=18659"},"modified":"2026-04-10T11:59:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T11:59:59","slug":"symbolism-halloween-icons-startup-logo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zilliondesigns.com\/blog\/symbolism-halloween-icons-startup-logo\/","title":{"rendered":"Spiders And Skulls: Symbolism Of Halloween Icons For Your Startup Logo"},"content":{"rendered":"

How can you give your startup logo a blood-curdling appeal? It doesn\u2019t have to be Halloween to dress your logo in a frightening avatar. You can use these graphic elements anytime to add uniqueness to your logo design. These symbols can be used in multiple ways, whether you want to scare the hell out of people or simply connect better with your target market.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s dive deeper to discover Halloween symbols<\/strong>, learn the meanings associated with them and how you can use each in your logo design.<\/p>\n

Spooky Halloween Icons<\/h2>\n

Black Cat<\/h3>\n

In medieval times, black cats were thought to be bringers of misfortune and curses. They\u2019re associated with witchcraft, witches and sorcery. This is why they were persecuted in some ancient societies. These animals are popular in Halloween for decoration and costume.<\/p>\n

However, they\u2019ve also got a good connotation. In British Islands, black cats are believed to bring affluence. In Japan they\u2019re considered to bring good luck while Egyptians worship felines.<\/p>\n

Cats are seen as eldritch, but also as clever and curious. Several cat logos suggest that a black cat can be portrayed in different ways: cute, smart, spying, jolly, sexy, mysterious, clueless, artistic, bold, wild, heroic and scary.<\/p>\n

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Calavera<\/h3>\n

A calavera is a visual representation of the human skull that symbolizes death. It serves as a reminder that life isn\u2019t eternal and eventually everyone will turn into a framework of bones. The modern Halloween festival takes inspiration from ancient Celtic celebrations that revolved around ghosts and skeletons.<\/p>\n

Calavera are mostly referred to as skulls that are either edible or decorated using sugar or clay. It\u2019s used in the Day of the Dead holiday celebrated in Mexico to remember family and friends who\u2019ve died, and to help them in their spiritual journey.<\/p>\n

Skulls in general signify danger in logos, that are hair-raising whether they\u2019re designed minimally or skeuomorphically. Popular culture helped in the widespread use of skulls and calavera as an element of design.<\/p>\n

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\"Demon
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\"Demon
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\"Dungeon
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\"Fat
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\"Dirt
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\"Sons
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Chiroptera (Bats)<\/h3>\n

In the west, a bat has always been regarded as a sinister creature due to its nocturnal routine. In fact, ancient Celtic-speaking people interpreted the movement of bats in the night as unruly demons and spirits. From then onwards, this unappealing flying mammal became a symbol of Halloween; as well as of the popular culture character Batman. They\u2019re commonly associated with vampires and witches.<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, these creatures hold a prestigious value in East Asian cultures. They\u2019re seen as a representation of good fortune. Common household items and decoration pieces are embellished with illustration of bats. Native Americans considered bats to be highly social and hence became an icon of communication.<\/p>\n

For a logo design, bat can have the following meanings: rebirth, dreams, intuition, initiation, communication, dreams, happiness, luck and diligence.<\/p>\n

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Full Moon<\/h3>\n

Full moon is either seen as magnificent or overwhelmingly eerie. It\u2019s thought to influence animal and human behavior, causing intense emotions and thoughts to an extent of psychosis. A full moon can have diverse effects on people, from violence and insanity to romance and spiritual illumination.<\/p>\n

It is believed that during the full moon feelings are magnified whether they\u2019re good or bad. Thus, it\u2019s viewed as both a time of opportunity and of calamity. Plenty of Halloween based illustrations show full moon in the background to create a mysterious ambience.<\/p>\n

When using a full moon in a custom logo<\/a>, you can do the following:<\/p>\n