I agree with Juergen. There are multiple things I don't really like about the proposed logo (obviously there'll always be something someone doesn't like). I think it would be better to vote and then make an educated decision based on the results. I can't say I agree with one person choosing a logo, especially with the amount of good proposals we've had.
Robin On 5 Apr 2013, at 08:33, Jürgen Schmidt <jogischm...@gmail.com> wrote: > On 4/5/13 6:01 AM, Samer Mansour wrote: >> Hello Everyone, >> >> Can I propose we move forward with this logo: http://imagebin.org/252847 >> I kept the current official blue for both the logo and word 'Open' in the >> wordmark because the word 'Open' gets less emphasis with the lighter blue. >> I also gave the text Apache a placement inside the valley made by the two >> O's as many people's designs had suggested. >> The font is Roboto Condensed which is Apache 2.0 Licensed. > > mmh, I don't think that it would be a good approach if we simply move > forward with this one. We collected several proposals over weeks now and > it is still not easy to pick the serious ones. > > We should summarize what we have, maybe drop the obvious bad ones and > start a first vote. the 3 best voted proposals will be reviewed in more > detail if they fulfill our requirements and if we can appropriate > further brand elements like icons, app icon, etc. > > Then start the final vote. > > Just my opinion > > Juergen > > > >> >> The source file is an SVG created in Inkscape. The above is a png export. >> >> Samer >> >> On Sun, Mar 31, 2013 at 2:55 PM, Samer Mansour <samer...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> Hello, >>> >>> I will wait a few more days but it sounds like the group will be able to >>> come to a consensus on refreshing the orb in some way or another. We can >>> proceed with finalizing this logo proposal if no one objectifies. >>> >>> Samer >>> >>> >>> On Sun, Mar 31, 2013 at 3:40 AM, Kadal Amutham <vka...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> A flat logo may be good for Pepsi, Domino's, Microsoft, Skype, Twitter >>>> since they have money power to promote. What AOO needs is a good looking >>>> logo >>>> >>>> With Warm Regards >>>> >>>> V.Kadal Amutham >>>> 919444360480 >>>> 914422396480 >>>> >>>> >>>> On 30 March 2013 18:17, Juergen Schmidt <jogischm...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Am Samstag, 30. März 2013 um 03:05 schrieb Alexandro Colorado: >>>>>> On 3/29/13, Robin Fowler <robin.fow...@outlook.com> wrote: >>>>>>> Due to the opinions I've seen so far I've decided to make a new >>>> design: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>> >>>> https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/download/attachments/27846912/OO_4_final_design_Robin-Fowler.jpg?version=1&modificationDate=1364582663662 >>>>>> >>>>>> Here is a tweak, without the orb. Looks pretty olympic. >>>>>> http://imagebin.org/252139 >>>>>> >>>>> maybe I am confused but I thought that we want something like the orb >>>> that >>>>> can be used standalone with the name. For ample for buttons, stickers >>>> etc. >>>>> >>>>> Juergen >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Overall it has a flat look and yet still some depth to make it stand >>>>> out >>>>>>> from the microsoft brand. I think it is also important to think >>>> about >>>>> the >>>>>>> form itself, the silhouette should ideally be recognisable on its >>>> own, >>>>> which >>>>>>> is one reason using the apache feather is a good idea. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Some other thoughts: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> One of the problems i see with a lot of the proposals is the lack of >>>>> thought >>>>>>> given to typography. It seems the text is just slapped on as an >>>>>>> afterthought, in many cases the 'apache' is floating somewhere >>>> randomly >>>>>>> above 'openoffice'. Think of what you want the logo to imply, it >>>>> should not >>>>>>> look disorganised. Another thing worth pointing out is the kerning >>>>> (spacing >>>>>>> between letters) which could be optimised on some of the proposals. >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> There was a long discussion about the typography, starting with an >>>>>> open typography, and also a more artistic. >>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> This is an extremely important aspect of the whole logo design and >>>>> should be >>>>>>> considered when choosing a design. After all, many logos consist of >>>>> nothing >>>>>>> other than text. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I also want to say i really like Vasilis Xenofontos design. It might >>>>> be too >>>>>>> different from the current, but it's a very good logo imo. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Robin >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On 28 Mar 2013, at 12:38, Samer Mansour <samer...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Robin brought up a good point that we should pick a logo before we >>>>> start >>>>>>>> work on the application artifacts or the website as it will >>>> influence >>>>>>>> those. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I initially was excited that we could have a new logo, an >>>>> opportunity to >>>>>>>> change the face of OpenOffice. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> But after I saw Chris R. proposal I convinced myself refreshing >>>>> rather >>>>>>>> than >>>>>>>> re-branding was the better path. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> So I would like to start a conversation that will hopefully give >>>> us >>>>>>>> strong >>>>>>>> arguments to picking a logo. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I already mentioned I liked the flat logo. >>>>>>>> Here are reasons: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> - It is very similar to the current logo and that logo has a >>>> history >>>>> of >>>>>>>> being recognized. >>>>>>>> - Flat is 'in', easily recognizable on and works well on social >>>>>>>> platforms, >>>>>>>> screens and print media. (Think corporate and product logos of >>>> today, >>>>>>>> recently Pepsi, Domino's, Microsoft, Skype, Twitter) >>>>>>>> - This logo can be severed from the word mark to make it fit in a >>>>> square >>>>>>>> and still carry the branding image. Icons, site, etc. >>>>>>>> - A middle ground for community members who like the current logo. >>>>> Who >>>>>>>> want >>>>>>>> to achieve a new image of 4.0 without tossing history. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Looking back, we had lots of ideas but it only took me a moment >>>> when >>>>> i >>>>>>>> saw >>>>>>>> Chris r.'s proposal to realize the logo didn't need to be complex >>>> and >>>>>>>> completely new. That simple was actually beautiful. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thoughts? Agree? 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