On 29/04/15 18:35, Alfredo Hernández wrote: > > Yeah, that's a serious problem. We can't use a logo that can only be used in > a very specific way, and even if we did, we cannot guarantee that > external people are going to use it properly. But yes, you are technically > right. > I was more responding to what seemed to me, implying the current logo was breaking trademarks. And likely we will again need GNOME approval, when changing the roundel. > > BTW, what do you think about Patrik's concept? > I like the concept of somehow linking together the U and G, however that was not entirely obvious to me, so wonder if it can't be improved somehow.
Tim > > Cheers, > Alfredo > > On 29 Apr 2015 10:32 am, "Tim" <[email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: > > > > On 29/04/15 15:48, Patrik Bubák wrote: > > Taken from Licensing Guidelines > <https://wiki.gnome.org/FoundationBoard/Resources/LicensingGuidelines> over > at GNOME: > > > >> /You may make fair use of GNOME word marks to make true factual > statements GNOME, or to truthfully communicate that your product or service > >> is compatible with, designed for use with, or was designed using, > GNOME. Assertions of compatibility, design, must, of course, be accurate. > >> //*You cannot use GNOME logos or stylizations of GNOME word or other > GNOME Trademarks unless you have explicit written permission to do so. > >> You should not in any way state or imply that GNOME produces, > endorses, or supports your company, products, or services unless you have > >> explicit written permission to do so. When making fair use of a GNOME > Trademark, you should acknowledge that the GNOME Foundation owns the > >> trademark. The following language is appropriate: “The GNOME logo and > GNOME name are registered trademarks or trademarks of GNOME > Foundation > >> in the United States or other countries.” */ > > > > One of the many things one learns in a design school is to make > appropriate design decisions and _using somebody else's logo in their own is > > not one of them_. > We actually got approval from GNOME board to use existing logo, they were > ok with that, so long as we kept the proper GNOME stying on the > text. > The problem really was using just the roundel by itself on social media > and other places where the connection to Ubuntu GNOME as a distro > wasnt > so obvious. > > > > As I stated before, the proper reasoning and design choices made will > be presented to everyone after I will have more time. This was just to > > show that we are not just lurking in the shadows doing nothing. > > > > Take care. > > > > V Streda, 29. apríl 2015 o 02:25 +0200, Alfredo Hernández napísal(a): > >> We've talked a lot about this and the GNOME foot is so specific that > is becomes almost impossible to create something that reminds the > shape > >> whilst being unique; the GNOME foot is not abstract as other DE logos > are and we have to deal with that. > >> > >> I personally think that the concept Patrik has created is gorgeous and > can definitely tell our story. We are what Ubuntu might have > become if > >> Unity hadn't been created, we are Ubuntu, but with GNOME. The G shape > formed from Us is very, very clever and hard to beat. > >> > >> Cheers, > >> Alfredo > >> > >> On 29 Apr 2015 1:11 am, "[email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]> <mailto:[email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>>" <[email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]> > >> <mailto:[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>>> > wrote: > >> > >> I do like it, very clean. But does it maybe stray too far from the > original GNOME logo? I can't really see the connection. > >> > >> I like what Ubuntu MATE did with their logo. > >> https://ubuntu-mate.org/ > >> > >> Just my two cents, feel free to ignore me and keep doing your > thing :) It is a really good design. > >> Leo > >> > >> > >> > >> On 28/04/15 23:09, Patrik Bubák wrote: > >> > >>> Many of you have been wondering about the progress of the > artwork team here at Ubuntu GNOME. We presented you with the new website > >>> layout in the past weeks and now we're ready to unveil the first > concept of the new branding for Ubuntu GNOME. > >>> > >>> To view the concept visit this link > <https://www.behance.net/gallery/25233455/Ubuntu-GNOME-new-logo-concept-%28preview%29> > >>> > >>> Please note it is a work in progress and more information is to > be disclosed soon. > >>> > >>> I will currently be away for a few days just until I settle in my > new apartment and have my connection re-installed. I took the > project > >>> to my final exams where people will also have the opportunity to > learn more about Ubuntu, GNOME, Ubuntu GNOME and Linux in general. > >>> > >>> I hope you all will like it. > >>> -- > >>> *Patrik Bubák* > >>> Ubuntu GNOME Artwork team > <https://launchpad.net/%7Eubuntugnome-artwork> | Behance.net > <http://behance.net/inoki> > >>> > >>> Sent using Evolution <https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Evolution/> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >> > >> > >> > >> -- > >> Ubuntu-GNOME mailing list > >> [email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]> <mailto:[email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>> > >> Modify settings or unsubscribe at: > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-gnome > >> > > > > -- > > *Patrik Bubák* > > Ubuntu GNOME Artwork team > <https://launchpad.net/%7Eubuntugnome-artwork> | Behance.net > <http://behance.net/inoki> > > > > Sent using Evolution <https://wiki.gnome.org/Apps/Evolution/> > > > > > > > > > > > -- > Ubuntu-GNOME mailing list > [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> > Modify settings or unsubscribe at: > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-gnome > -- Ubuntu-GNOME mailing list [email protected] Modify settings or unsubscribe at: https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-gnome
