Re: [libreoffice-marketing] New header image for social media channels

2018-08-16 Thread Mike Saunders
Hi Glen, On 14/08/2018 20:25, Glen Murrant wrote: > > The header image with the icons is clean and professional (nice work!) > but the image should convey the message - even without words. As for the > message itself, we seem to have overlooked the fact the LO6 is > compatible, flexible, and a

Re: [libreoffice-marketing] New header image for social media channels

2018-08-16 Thread Mike Saunders
Hi Charles, On 14/08/2018 17:57, Charles-H. Schulz wrote: > > what message are we trying to send here? It may be simpler than > the previous one but I am not sure I'm getting it... We previously just had the 3D icons, with no message at all. This newer design attempts to provide a bit more

Re: [libreoffice-marketing] New header image for social media channels

2018-08-14 Thread Glen Murrant
I agree with Charles. The header image with the icons is clean and professional (nice work!) but the image should convey the message - even without words. As for the message itself, we seem to have overlooked the fact the LO6 is compatible, flexible, and a viable alternative to other closed,

Re: [libreoffice-marketing] New header image for social media channels

2018-08-14 Thread Charles-H. Schulz
Hello everyone, Simple messages are indeed what actually works. However in this instance I am not sure that reusing the icons of the suite is going to send any message. We are only impoverishing our branding elements with icons that everybody has already seen and that may be subject to change

Re: [libreoffice-marketing] New header image for social media channels

2018-08-14 Thread Mike Saunders
On 14/08/2018 15:56, Simon Phipps wrote: > > Simple wins. Yep, agreed. I've tried to keep the message short: https://www.facebook.com/libreoffice.org/ https://twitter.com/libreoffice We can always update it further down the line, of course. Also, a version of the image without text is here, in

Re: [libreoffice-marketing] New header image for social media channels

2018-08-14 Thread Simon Phipps
I like both of these. I would encourage others to consider that: - This is just the header image. It does not need to include a comprehensive message house - Earnest messages can appear ingenuous to newcomers. Simple wins. Personally I would go with either of these as is for now and see

Re: [libreoffice-marketing] New header image for social media channels

2018-08-14 Thread Sreekanth V K
>> we need to say what we are at the beginning, with no ambiguity, but Yes. I agree. My concern was that we could mention to whom it would be useful. LibreOffice is more than a software and it is a philosophy like democracy to which I could relate it the most. That is why I added, "For the

Re: [libreoffice-marketing] New header image for social media channels

2018-08-14 Thread enio.ge...@libreoffice.org
I agree Il 13/08/2018 14:38, Mike Saunders ha scritto: > Hello, > > On 13/08/2018 12:51, Cor Nouws wrote: >> From the use of the header-image, we don't need "LibreOffice" in it? > I don't think so, as the pages in question (Twitter and Facebook) > already have "LibreOffice" prominently displayed

Re: [libreoffice-marketing] New header image for social media channels

2018-08-14 Thread Mike Saunders
Hi Sreekanth, On 14/08/2018 07:03, Sreekanth V K wrote: > > "Freedom is here. For humanity, by the community. Be a part of it". Ooh, I like "Be a part of it" -- that's really positive. I still think we need to say what we are at the beginning, with no ambiguity, but there's a design with "Be a

Re: [libreoffice-marketing] New header image for social media channels

2018-08-14 Thread Mike Saunders
Hi Cor, On 13/08/2018 23:08, Cor Nouws wrote: >> >> 1) What it is >> 2) Who makes it >> 3) That people CAN join in (saving the HOW for individual posts) > > Sure - the image serves other posts et cetera. > Besided the HOW, don't forget the "WHY should I". > What about "For you to join" in stead

Re: [libreoffice-marketing] New header image for social media channels

2018-08-13 Thread Sreekanth V K
Sorry for late to the party. "Freedom is here. For humanity, by the community. Be a part of it". "Freedom is here. For the world, by the community. Be a part of it". "Experience the freedom. For the humanity, by the humanity. Be a part of it". "Free Office Suite. Let us redefine the world

Re: [libreoffice-marketing] New header image for social media channels

2018-08-13 Thread Cor Nouws
Mike Saunders wrote on 13-08-18 16:04: > On 13/08/2018 15:38, Cor Nouws wrote: >> >> Me too. But am not conviced that "Join us" will convince others, will >> make them understand what is in it for them. > > That's what we can use the individual tweets and posts for, to provide > specifics. Given

Re: [libreoffice-marketing] New header image for social media channels

2018-08-13 Thread Sophia Schröder
Hi all, I still prefer the first idea from the first mail. Just my 2 cents Am 13.08.2018 um 16:04 schrieb Mike Saunders: On 13/08/2018 15:38, Cor Nouws wrote: Me too. But am not conviced that "Join us" will convince others, will make them understand what is in it for them. That's what we

Re: [libreoffice-marketing] New header image for social media channels

2018-08-13 Thread Mike Saunders
On 13/08/2018 15:38, Cor Nouws wrote: > > Me too. But am not conviced that "Join us" will convince others, will > make them understand what is in it for them. That's what we can use the individual tweets and posts for, to provide specifics. Given the limited space in the banner, I think we

Re: [libreoffice-marketing] New header image for social media channels

2018-08-13 Thread Cor Nouws
Italo Vignoli wrote on 13-08-18 15:27: > On 13/08/2018 14:38, Mike Saunders wrote: > >> Personally I prefer the first... Any other opinions? > > I agree Me too. But am not conviced that "Join us" will convince others, will make them understand what is in it for them. -- Cor Nouws GPD key ID:

Re: [libreoffice-marketing] New header image for social media channels

2018-08-13 Thread Italo Vignoli
On 13/08/2018 14:38, Mike Saunders wrote: > Personally I prefer the first... Any other opinions? I agree -- Italo Vignoli - Marketing & PR email italo.vign...@documentfoundation.org mobile/signal +39.348.5653829 - skype italovignoli hangout/jabber italo.vign...@gmail.com The Document

Re: [libreoffice-marketing] New header image for social media channels

2018-08-13 Thread Mike Saunders
Hello, On 13/08/2018 12:51, Cor Nouws wrote: > > From the use of the header-image, we don't need "LibreOffice" in it? I don't think so, as the pages in question (Twitter and Facebook) already have "LibreOffice" prominently displayed on the left. Meanwhile, here are some updated versions based

Re: [libreoffice-marketing] New header image for social media channels

2018-08-13 Thread Cor Nouws
Hi all, Mike Saunders wrote on 13-08-18 11:41: > .. > So based on them, I've created a new header image, which also adds a bit > of information about the software using our familiar tagline, and > encourages people to get involved: > > https://i.imgur.com/mY2essw.png Love it. I would like to

Re: [libreoffice-marketing] New header image for social media channels

2018-08-13 Thread Daniel A. Rodriguez
IMHO the 3D aspect gives the header more prominence. The other one is too flat, maybe adding some gradient in the background. El lun., 13 ago. 2018 a las 6:41, Mike Saunders () escribió: > > Hello, > > Currently the header image for our Twitter and Facebook pages looks like > this: > >

Re: [libreoffice-marketing] New header image for social media channels

2018-08-13 Thread Sophia Schröder
Hi Mike, *, I love it, honestly. Am 13.08.2018 um 11:41 schrieb Mike Saunders: Hello, Currently the header image for our Twitter and Facebook pages looks like this: https://i.imgur.com/TKEKv69.jpg Recently, Andreas Kainz from the design community updated the icons for the various components

[libreoffice-marketing] New header image for social media channels

2018-08-13 Thread Mike Saunders
Hello, Currently the header image for our Twitter and Facebook pages looks like this: https://i.imgur.com/TKEKv69.jpg Recently, Andreas Kainz from the design community updated the icons for the various components of LibreOffice, as shown here: