Color Communications, Inc. (CCI) is a Chicago-based manufacturer of color merchandising tools, including color chips, cards, fan decks and color systems for the paint, coatings and automotive industries. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered at 4000 West Fillmore Street in Chicago.[1][2]
Design and History
The Color Communications symbol was designed by James Lienhart in 1970.[3] Lienhart was a Chicago-based corporate designer recognized for achievements in corporate identity, branding, packaging and publishing, with work published in World Trademarks and Logotypes, The Book of American Trademarks and Graphis, among other design publications.[4][5]
The company has registered several word marks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. A trademark for the word mark “COLOR COMMUNICATIONS” was registered in 1987, covering preparing advertising and merchandising aids for the paint, automotive, textile, cosmetic and window treatment industries.[6] An earlier registration for the “CCI” mark, filed in 1976, covered preparing merchandising aids such as color cards, displays and color systems including paint color decks and take-home chips.[7]
Meaning and Symbolism
The company’s own materials emphasize its mission to “develop, manufacture and deliver superior quality products to any business with a need for accurate color.”[8] The company states it has been producing accurate color products since 1972.[2]
Typography and Design
The company’s current website does not provide design specifications for its mark.[8]
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