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Mastercard

Let familiar shapes do more.

Library
Brand studyUse as reference
Edition
2016 / Connected circles
Design credit
Pentagram · Michael Bierut & Luke Hayman
Sector
Finance
Form
Overlapping geometric symbol
Mastercard symbol in solid black on white
Monochrome reference vector. Study the silhouette, spacing and negative space.

Form & negative space

The monochrome asset uses separation to retain the three-part structure that color normally explains. That is a useful reminder: one-color reproduction needs its own attention.

Studio Tokyo visual analysis

Documented process

Pentagram simplified the interlocking circles for digital use while preserving recognition. The team tested the red, yellow and orange across backgrounds and paired the system with FF Mark. The study focuses on the 2016 identity, with the standalone symbol isolated for analysis.

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Sources & credits

Pentagram / Mastercard case studyMastercard / brand centerVector source

Curated September 2026. Design and source imagery belong to their credited owners. This is an independent educational study, not an asset license or an affiliation.