Who designed McDonald's 1962 Golden Arches logo as a combined “M” shape?
Answer
Jim Schindler
Jim Schindler designed McDonald's 1962 Golden Arches logo as a combined “M” shape.
The logo developed from the large yellow arches used on McDonald's restaurant buildings. Schindler connected the two arches visually, creating the form that resembled an “M” and could work more effectively on signs, advertisements, packaging, and other branded materials.
A common mix-up is confusing Schindler's logo work with Stanley Meston's architectural design. Meston created the original arches as building elements, while Schindler helped turn that visual idea into the unified corporate symbol recognized around the world.