The SkinnyBuddha Logo: Celebrating the Journey
From Dudley Davenport’s original sketch to the logo we wear today: the tree of life, the cycle of life, and a celebration of the journey.
An alien. A boar’s nose. The Rebel Alliance symbol from Star Wars. We’ve heard a few different takes on the SkinnyBuddha logo, and we love that people see something of their own in it.
Here’s what we see: the tree of life in the cycle of life. A symbol of the journey we’re all on.
It started in Dudley Davenport’s brain
The idea for the logo came from Dudley Davenport. His original sketch was the starting point. We changed it a bit along the way to arrive at the final logo, but that first drawing is where the story begins.
From that sketch came the SkinnyBuddha mark you see today: a palm tree held within a crescent.
The meaning behind the logo
The palm tree represents Florida. It’s a nod to our roots, and it’s also our tree of life: a symbol of life and the journey of living it.
The crescent represents the cycle of life. It curves around the tree, bringing the two ideas together in one mark.
A SkinnyBuddha is a symbol of one’s journey to enlightenment. For us, that journey is something to celebrate while we’re living it.
Celebrate the journey, right now
We’re here enjoying life now. Being creative now. Spreading good energy now.
That’s the feeling behind SkinnyBuddha. There’s room to grow, room to make something, and room to enjoy where you are along the way. We’re here with you on this journey.
You know the vibe
The people wearing SkinnyBuddha represent a vibe, too. If you meet someone in a SkinnyBuddha shirt, chances are they’re a really cool person. Someone bringing their own creativity, their own story, and some good energy into the world.
That’s what we love about seeing the logo out there. An idea that started in one person’s brain becomes something other people can wear and make part of their own journey.
So if you see an alien, we get it. If you see the palm tree and the crescent, now you know the story.
Keep creating. Keep spreading good energy. Celebrate the journey.
Wear the vibe
Bring a little SkinnyBuddha along for your own journey. Shop SkinnyBuddha and find a design that feels like you.
Keep the good energy going
Come hang with us beyond the blog. Follow SkinnyBuddha for art, music, clothing, and the people who make this community what it is. Say what’s up, share what you’re creating, and tag us when you’re wearing yours.
- Instagram: @skinnybuddha
- TikTok: @skinnybuddhacollective
- YouTube: @SkinnyBuddhaDotCom
- Facebook: SkinnyBuddha Clothing
- X: @skinnybuddha
We’re here with you on this journey. Let’s make it a good one.