Ok i've added the updated logo to the wiki (thanks for the info Rob). https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/OOOUSERS/AOO+4.x+-+Logo+Explorations
Personally I would avoid too much of the 'gloss' effect, i think it's been so overused on the web and i prefer it a bit more matte myself. But I can make a version with a bit more shine if you like just to see how it compares. Robin On 31 Jan 2013, at 15:25, Kadal Amutham <[email protected]> wrote: > Dear Rob, > > It is a good link. Let me quote from the page > the amount of noise generated by a change is inversely proportional to the > complexity of the change." > > > > With Warm Regards > > V.Kadal Amutham > 919444360480 > 914422396480 > > > On 31 January 2013 20:12, Rob Weir <[email protected]> wrote: > >> On Wed, Jan 30, 2013 at 8:52 AM, Robin Fowler <[email protected]> >> wrote: >>> Ok thanks for the clarification. My first question: >>> >>> I had a look around for something I'd like to do and came across the >> logo design concepts for version 4. I've made a design and was wondering if >> I just go ahead and edit the page (on CWiki), adding my design or do i send >> the design to someone who is responsible for editing the page? I guess I'm >> looking for some kind of general guidelines for the CWiki.. >>> >> >> Hi Robin, >> >> I see your logo designs and I am very impressed. This is some fine >> work. The wiki is open for anyone to edit, once you create an >> account. As you see now there is a page where we have been collecting >> AOO 4.0 logo proposals. That is a good place to add yours. >> >> One of the perils of graphical design work in a community-based >> project like this is the tendency for what we call "bikeshedding". >> I'd recommend you, and everyone else, read this page: >> >> http://bikeshed.com/ >> >> It is something to be aware of. We cannot really prevent it, but with >> awareness we can temper it somewhat. But it is important that you, >> as a designer, realize the tendency toward this, in projects like >> this. Otherwise it is easy to feel frustrated at prolonged >> discussions, contradictory feedback and lack of resolution. We don't >> want that to happen. >> >> I'm not saying this is occurring now, but it is natural that if you >> ask 10 people for their opinions on a logo, you will get 10 different >> views. >> >> Keep up the good work, and be prepared for a lot of feedback! >> >> -Rob >> >> >>> The other question is regarding the website, what is the approach to >> working on this, is it preferable to do minor improvements or could i go >> ahead and make an entire overhaul? Are there some guidelines for this or is >> it completely up to the individual? >>> >>> Thanks for your help! >>> >>> Robin >>> >>> >>> On 29 Jan 2013, at 22:04, Rob Weir <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 4:48 PM, Robin Fowler <[email protected]> >> wrote: >>>>> Hi, >>>>> >>>>> my name's Robin Fowler and I'm currently based in the UK. I love doing >> graphic design and thought this would be a good opportunity to contribute. >> I'm mainly interested in marketing and UI design. >>>>> >>>> >>>> Hi Robin, Welcome to the Apache OpenOffice project! >>>> >>>>> I have read through the introduction modules and have signed up on the >> CWiki, and I have some questions but will hold back with them in case I'm >> asking at the wrong place (perhaps someone can give me a hint). >>>>> >>>> >>>> This is the marketing mailing list. So it is a great place to ask >>>> questions. We don't currently have a separate list for graphics or >>>> UI. If it is related to marketing, branding, logos, promotional >>>> artwork, etc., then we discuss it on this list. If we're talking >>>> about the graphical elements of the core OpenOffice project then we >>>> discuss it on the dev mailing lis ([email protected]). >>>> >>>> Regards, >>>> >>>> -Rob >>>> >>>> >>>>> Regards, >>>>> Robin >>>> >>> >>
