Kika (Germany)

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1997–2000	2000–2012	2012–present

Kika (formerly known as "Der Kinderkanal") is the German children's television network run by ARD and ZDF. It is focused on children's programming for children and young adults.

Der Kinderkanal

1997–2000

Designer:  Unknown

Typography:  Ad Lib

Launched:  January 1, 1997

Der Kinderkanal made its debut on January 1, 1997. This logo consisted of the red X holding a yellow X's hand, with an oval placed in the center of the Xs, with "Der Kinderkanal" in Ad Lib being placed in it.

Ki.Ka

2000–2012

Designer:  N+t Vision (2000–2005) Ingo Steinacker (2005–2012)

Typography:  Ad Lib (2000–2005) YWFT Ultramagnetic (2005–2012)

Launched:  May 1, 2000

October 1, 2005–June 15, 2008

June 16, 2008–February 13, 2012

On-screen graphics (October 1, 2005–June 15, 2008)

Titled variant

In an effort to be more appealing to older children, Der Kinderkanal changed its name to Ki.Ka on May 1, 2000. This identity was designed in the Netherlands by N+T Vision.

Over 5 years later, on October 1, 2005, the channel's identity had received a major makeover, designed by Ingo Steinacker.

Kika

2012–present

Designer:  Unknown

Typography:  Custom (KiKA) YWFT Ultramagnetic (von ARD und ZDF) On-air: YWFT Ultramagnetic (2012–2022) Mikado (2022–present)

Launched:  February 14, 2012

Version without "von ARD und ZDF"

Print version

Inverted print version

Print version without "von ARD und ZDF"

Inverted print version without "von ARD und ZDF"

HD version

Logo used on the website

Logo bug used for KiKA Live

Logo during Christmas season

Logo used for live events

3D variant

3D variant (2022–present)

Logo animation