Who designed the modern McDonald's logo with two overlapping arches in 1962?

Jim Schindler designed the modern McDonald's logo with two overlapping arches in 1962.

The logo developed from the large yellow arches used on McDonald's restaurant buildings. Schindler combined the two architectural forms into a stylized M, creating a simpler symbol that could work on packaging, signs, advertising, and other company materials.

This change was important because a corporate logo had to function beyond the physical restaurant. The golden M could be reproduced at different sizes and still remain recognizable, helping McDonald's establish a consistent visual identity as the chain expanded.

Stanley Clark Meston is often confused with Schindler. Meston designed the original architectural arches, while Schindler is credited with turning them into the overlapping logo form associated with McDonald's branding.