{"id":548638,"date":"2026-03-18T15:40:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T15:40:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/548638\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T15:40:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T15:40:13","slug":"ellie-gouldings-wwf-sonic-logo-gave-me-all-the-feels-in-only-3-seconds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/548638\/","title":{"rendered":"Ellie Goulding&#8217;s WWF sonic logo gave me all the feels in only 3 seconds"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"640d1f15-c222-4f87-a5bc-3042cf207f4e\">Ellie Goulding has teamed up with the WWF to create a new sonic identity that &#8220;gives a voice to Mother Nature&#8221;. Developed by sonic branding specialists MassiveMusic, the logo is a complete soundscape that represents a living ecosystem \u2013 but lasts only three seconds.<\/p>\n<p>The melody is inspired by the bioelectric signals inside bamboo, with Ellie&#8217;s voice acting as Mother Nature and singing a three-note &#8216;rallying cry&#8217;. She is answered by a soundscape that reflects the sound of nature.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"640d1f15-c222-4f87-a5bc-3042cf207f4e-2\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Not all sonic identities are made equal, but I have to say it&#8217;s one of the most evocative sonic identities I&#8217;ve heard (up there with the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.creativebloq.com\/features\/audio-logos\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.creativebloq.com\/features\/audio-logos\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.creativebloq.com\/features\/audio-logos\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">best sonic logos<\/a>) and feels like it has real purpose and meaning behind it. It places you in midst of nature in a surprisingly immersive way for something so short, which is ideal for branding a charity like the WWF \u2013 it evokes the kind of emotional reaction and feeling of connectedness that will help its cause.<\/p>\n<p>Article continues below <\/p>\n<p>            You may like<\/p>\n<p id=\"d7217d03-6341-477d-a15a-1a048fba0673\">While the WWF logo has long been one of the most iconic in the branding world, research showed that the charity&#8217;s sonic profile was far less developed. This led the project, which brings the WWF in line with other modern brands in adopting a well-thought out sonic identity in a the modern era of multi-sensory design.<\/p>\n<p>Ellie has been an ambassador for WWF since 2022 and so was the perfect fit to lend her voice for the sonic logo.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;When WWF approached me with the idea of giving a voice to Mother Nature &#8211; bringing humans, wildlife and the elements together &#8211; it felt incredibly powerful,\u201d Ellie said. \u201cThis isn\u2019t just a sound &#8211; it\u2019s a call to protect what we love and a reminder that Mother Nature is alive, responsive and connected to us, and I\u2019m honoured to help give voice to something that so often goes unheard.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur panda is one of the world\u2019s most iconic symbols, and as culture evolves, we\u2019re evolving with it,&#8221; said Mel Fenwick, head of brand at WWF. &#8220;Our mission is to bring our world back to life, and this new sound gives that mission a voice. Sound creates instant emotional connection and by drawing inspiration from the patterns and pulse of the natural world, we\u2019re underscoring a simple truth: nature is alive and we are a part of it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">Sign up to Creative Bloq&#8217;s daily newsletter, which brings you the latest news and inspiration from the worlds of art, design and technology.<\/p>\n<p>Want to make one for yourself? 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