How a minimalist red logotype became a piece of pop culture history

Explore the enduring legacy of NASA's iconic 'worm' logo. This NASA broadcast features designer Richard Danne discussing the emblem's journey from its 1975 debut to its recent revival.

The video captures a discussion held on November 6, 2023, at NASA Headquarters, where creator Richard Danne and creative art director David Rager reflect on the design's cultural significance. The 'worm'—a simple, red, unique typographic style—replaced the agency's traditional 'meatball' logo for several decades starting in the 1970s.

The panel, moderated by Washington Post design reporter Shelly Tan, examines how the emblem has moved from official agency use into the broader cultural consciousness and even back into limited use today.

Source: The Legacy of the NASA Worm Logo (Official NASA Broadcast)