Waves Wordmark Logo

The Pepperdine Waves are an NCAA Division I athletic program that has been representing the university since its inception in 1937. The school's iconic wordmark logo is one of the most recognizable logos in college sports, and it has an interesting history behind it.

The original design for the Pepperdine Waves logo was created by graphic designer Robert Baudin back in 1958. The classic “Waves” script with a wave crashing beneath was inspired by Malibu beach, which is located near campus and serves as an integral part of life at Pepperdine University. This unique font captured both the spirit of surfing culture and the academic excellence associated with this prestigious institution.

Since then, there have only been minor tweaks to keep up with modern trends while preserving its timeless essence — like adding bolder lines or changing colors from blue to black or vice versa depending on context/usage needs (eSports). In 2012, they updated their branding once again but kept true to their traditional look while also introducing a more contemporary feel through subtle changes such as refining letter shapes & angles; making waves smoother; increasing size & weighting within letters; reducing stroke widths & softening corners throughout glyphs; etc... All these small details combined resulted into what we now know today as "the official" Pepperdine waves wordmark logo!

Overall, this beloved symbol stands for much more than just athletics — It represents pride for all students who attend/have attended Pepperdine university! So no matter where you go after graduation day (or even during your time here) you can always show off your school spirit proudly by wearing our famous wave crest on shirts jackets bags hats etc... Go WAVES!!