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Introduction
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.
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).
Regards,
Robin
Re: Introduction
Posted by Jürgen Schmidt <jo...@gmail.com>.
On 2/1/13 6:03 PM, Kadal Amutham wrote:
> I have edited the wiki , giving numbers to all the logos. So all of us can
> have a look and vote as follows giving the ranking. Kinldy use alphabets
> for ranking meaning A as the best, B next one and Z the last.
before we start voting on the logos I would suggest that we define some
basic rules and a timeline (when to start, how long the vote is open
etc.). We have some very interesting and good proposals but in the end
only one can make it. We should also consider a complete brand, means a
proposal that can be applied everywhere (logo, file icons and app icon,
webpage, intro, about, ...)
Just my opinion
Juergen
> https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/OOOUSERS/AOO+4.x+-+Logo+Explorations
>
> 1
> 2B
> 3
> 4C
> 5
> 6
> 7A
> 8
> 9
> 10
>
>
> With Warm Regards
>
> V.Kadal Amutham
> 919444360480
> 914422396480
>
>
> On 31 January 2013 23:06, Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com> wrote:
>
>> 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 <vk...@gmail.com> 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 <ro...@apache.org> wrote:
>>>
>>>> On Wed, Jan 30, 2013 at 8:52 AM, Robin Fowler <robin.fowler@outlook.com
>>>
>>>> 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 <ro...@apache.org> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 4:48 PM, Robin Fowler <
>> robin.fowler@outlook.com>
>>>> 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 (dev@openoffice.apache.org).
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Regards,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -Rob
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Regards,
>>>>>>> Robin
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>
>>
>
Re: Introduction
Posted by Kadal Amutham <vk...@gmail.com>.
I have edited the wiki , giving numbers to all the logos. So all of us can
have a look and vote as follows giving the ranking. Kinldy use alphabets
for ranking meaning A as the best, B next one and Z the last.
https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/OOOUSERS/AOO+4.x+-+Logo+Explorations
1
2B
3
4C
5
6
7A
8
9
10
With Warm Regards
V.Kadal Amutham
919444360480
914422396480
On 31 January 2013 23:06, Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com> wrote:
> 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 <vk...@gmail.com> 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 <ro...@apache.org> wrote:
> >
> >> On Wed, Jan 30, 2013 at 8:52 AM, Robin Fowler <robin.fowler@outlook.com
> >
> >> 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 <ro...@apache.org> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 4:48 PM, Robin Fowler <
> robin.fowler@outlook.com>
> >> 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 (dev@openoffice.apache.org).
> >>>>
> >>>> Regards,
> >>>>
> >>>> -Rob
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>> Regards,
> >>>>> Robin
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>
>
>
Re: Introduction
Posted by Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com>.
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 <vk...@gmail.com> 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 <ro...@apache.org> wrote:
>
>> On Wed, Jan 30, 2013 at 8:52 AM, Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com>
>> 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 <ro...@apache.org> wrote:
>>>
>>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 4:48 PM, Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com>
>> 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 (dev@openoffice.apache.org).
>>>>
>>>> Regards,
>>>>
>>>> -Rob
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Regards,
>>>>> Robin
>>>>
>>>
>>
Re: Introduction
Posted by Kadal Amutham <vk...@gmail.com>.
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 <ro...@apache.org> wrote:
> On Wed, Jan 30, 2013 at 8:52 AM, Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com>
> 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 <ro...@apache.org> wrote:
> >
> >> On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 4:48 PM, Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com>
> 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 (dev@openoffice.apache.org).
> >>
> >> Regards,
> >>
> >> -Rob
> >>
> >>
> >>> Regards,
> >>> Robin
> >>
> >
>
Re: Introduction
Posted by Rob Weir <ro...@apache.org>.
On Wed, Jan 30, 2013 at 8:52 AM, Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com> 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 <ro...@apache.org> wrote:
>
>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 4:48 PM, Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com> 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 (dev@openoffice.apache.org).
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> -Rob
>>
>>
>>> Regards,
>>> Robin
>>
>
Re: Logo Design (v4)
Posted by Kadal Amutham <vk...@gmail.com>.
Just have a look ath the following linik
http://www.openshotvideo.com/
for an idea of the logo
With Warm Regards
V.Kadal Amutham
919444360480
914422396480
On 31 January 2013 14:48, Shenfeng Liu <li...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 2013/1/31 Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com>
>
> > Thanks for all the feedback. I'll incorporate the requests soon. Should I
> > send the result in a mail or just upload it to the wiki? (or both? still
> a
> > bit confused here)
> >
> >
> Robin,
> Thanks so much for your working on it!
> I personally prefer your uploading the design on wiki, and send mail here
> with the wiki link to catch people's attention.
>
> - Shenfeng (Simon)
>
>
>
> > Robin
> >
> >
> > On 31 Jan 2013, at 08:36, Shenfeng Liu <li...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > One more thinking: will it be better if we make the sea gull below a
> > little
> > > bigger than the sea gull above, so that the book is trapezoid in
> shape**?
> > >
> > > - Shenfeng (Simon)
> > >
> > >
> > > 2013/1/31 Shenfeng Liu <li...@gmail.com>
> > >
> > >> Robin,
> > >> Here is the 4.x logo explorations wiki:
> > >>
> >
> https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/OOOUSERS/AOO+4.x+-+Logo+Explorations
> > >> BTW I like the font size in the right one.
> > >>
> > >> - Shenfeng (Simon)
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> 2013/1/31 Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com>
> > >>
> > >>> Sorry if I got this wrong. Could someone point out where i'd upload
> > them
> > >>> on the wiki?
> > >>>
> > >>> Robin
> > >>>
> > >>> On 30 Jan 2013, at 22:12, Louis Suárez-Potts <lu...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > >>>
> > >>>> These are quite nice, but can we have the samples displayed on the
> > wiki?
> > >>>> Thanks
> > >>>> louis
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>
> >
> >
>
Re: Logo Design (v4)
Posted by Shenfeng Liu <li...@gmail.com>.
2013/1/31 Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com>
> Thanks for all the feedback. I'll incorporate the requests soon. Should I
> send the result in a mail or just upload it to the wiki? (or both? still a
> bit confused here)
>
>
Robin,
Thanks so much for your working on it!
I personally prefer your uploading the design on wiki, and send mail here
with the wiki link to catch people's attention.
- Shenfeng (Simon)
> Robin
>
>
> On 31 Jan 2013, at 08:36, Shenfeng Liu <li...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > One more thinking: will it be better if we make the sea gull below a
> little
> > bigger than the sea gull above, so that the book is trapezoid in shape**?
> >
> > - Shenfeng (Simon)
> >
> >
> > 2013/1/31 Shenfeng Liu <li...@gmail.com>
> >
> >> Robin,
> >> Here is the 4.x logo explorations wiki:
> >>
> https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/OOOUSERS/AOO+4.x+-+Logo+Explorations
> >> BTW I like the font size in the right one.
> >>
> >> - Shenfeng (Simon)
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> 2013/1/31 Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com>
> >>
> >>> Sorry if I got this wrong. Could someone point out where i'd upload
> them
> >>> on the wiki?
> >>>
> >>> Robin
> >>>
> >>> On 30 Jan 2013, at 22:12, Louis Suárez-Potts <lu...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> These are quite nice, but can we have the samples displayed on the
> wiki?
> >>>> Thanks
> >>>> louis
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>
>
>
Re: Logo Design (v4)
Posted by Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com>.
Thanks for all the feedback. I'll incorporate the requests soon. Should I send the result in a mail or just upload it to the wiki? (or both? still a bit confused here)
Robin
On 31 Jan 2013, at 08:36, Shenfeng Liu <li...@gmail.com> wrote:
> One more thinking: will it be better if we make the sea gull below a little
> bigger than the sea gull above, so that the book is trapezoid in shape**?
>
> - Shenfeng (Simon)
>
>
> 2013/1/31 Shenfeng Liu <li...@gmail.com>
>
>> Robin,
>> Here is the 4.x logo explorations wiki:
>> https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/OOOUSERS/AOO+4.x+-+Logo+Explorations
>> BTW I like the font size in the right one.
>>
>> - Shenfeng (Simon)
>>
>>
>>
>> 2013/1/31 Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com>
>>
>>> Sorry if I got this wrong. Could someone point out where i'd upload them
>>> on the wiki?
>>>
>>> Robin
>>>
>>> On 30 Jan 2013, at 22:12, Louis Suárez-Potts <lu...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> These are quite nice, but can we have the samples displayed on the wiki?
>>>> Thanks
>>>> louis
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
Re: Logo Design (v4)
Posted by Shenfeng Liu <li...@gmail.com>.
One more thinking: will it be better if we make the sea gull below a little
bigger than the sea gull above, so that the book is trapezoid in shape**?
- Shenfeng (Simon)
2013/1/31 Shenfeng Liu <li...@gmail.com>
> Robin,
> Here is the 4.x logo explorations wiki:
> https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/OOOUSERS/AOO+4.x+-+Logo+Explorations
> BTW I like the font size in the right one.
>
> - Shenfeng (Simon)
>
>
>
> 2013/1/31 Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com>
>
>> Sorry if I got this wrong. Could someone point out where i'd upload them
>> on the wiki?
>>
>> Robin
>>
>> On 30 Jan 2013, at 22:12, Louis Suárez-Potts <lu...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > These are quite nice, but can we have the samples displayed on the wiki?
>> > Thanks
>> > louis
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
Re: Logo Design (v4)
Posted by Shenfeng Liu <li...@gmail.com>.
Robin,
Here is the 4.x logo explorations wiki:
https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/OOOUSERS/AOO+4.x+-+Logo+Explorations
BTW I like the font size in the right one.
- Shenfeng (Simon)
2013/1/31 Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com>
> Sorry if I got this wrong. Could someone point out where i'd upload them
> on the wiki?
>
> Robin
>
> On 30 Jan 2013, at 22:12, Louis Suárez-Potts <lu...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > These are quite nice, but can we have the samples displayed on the wiki?
> > Thanks
> > louis
> >
> >
>
>
Re: Logo Design (v4)
Posted by "Khan Md. Anwarus Salam" <km...@gmail.com>.
I like this logo! it really goes well with IMLD theme "The book"!
With Best Regards,
Khan Md. Anwarus Salam
On Thu, Jan 31, 2013 at 7:17 AM, Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com>wrote:
> Sorry if I got this wrong. Could someone point out where i'd upload them
> on the wiki?
>
> Robin
>
> On 30 Jan 2013, at 22:12, Louis Suárez-Potts <lu...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > These are quite nice, but can we have the samples displayed on the wiki?
> > Thanks
> > louis
> >
> >
>
>
Re: Logo Design (v4)
Posted by Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com>.
Sorry if I got this wrong. Could someone point out where i'd upload them on the wiki?
Robin
On 30 Jan 2013, at 22:12, Louis Suárez-Potts <lu...@gmail.com> wrote:
> These are quite nice, but can we have the samples displayed on the wiki?
> Thanks
> louis
>
>
Re: Logo Design (v4)
Posted by Louis Suárez-Potts <lu...@gmail.com>.
Robin Fowler wrote:
> Hi,
> thanks for the feedback. I've made a version with medium sized text
> and smaller text. The problem I see with the small text is that when
> scaled down it is a little small for reading (you can see in the
> comparison image). There would have to be different logos for
> different sizes in this case i think. My personal preference is the
> medium size.
>
>
> Robin
>
>
> On 30 Jan 2013, at 16:34, Samer Mansour <samer519@gmail.com
> <ma...@gmail.com>> wrote:
>
>> I actually like the feather, its the white gulls and the apache feather's
>> shape. Symbolically its strong.
>> Something we could adopt for the website design, not particularly for the
>> icon or logo. ie a background for start up screen etc.
>>
>> On Wed, Jan 30, 2013 at 9:51 AM, Kadal Amutham <vkadal@gmail.com
>> <ma...@gmail.com>> wrote:
>>
>>> Dear Mr. Robin,
>>>
>>> The one with the feather looks better. Can you reduce the size of the
>>> OpenOffice 4 by half and even less so that the image becomes
>>> prominent. Can
>>> you make an image with AOO4?
>>>
>>> With Warm Regards
>>>
>>> V.Kadal Amutham
>>> 919444360480
>>> 914422396480
>>>
>>>
>>> On 30 January 2013 19:51, Robin Fowler <robin.fowler@outlook.com
>>> <ma...@outlook.com>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Ok so this what i've made, I'm sending two different versions, one with
>>>> the feather and one without. The gulls are aligned to form the
>>>> shape of a
>>>> book (hence the text). The Font is the Bitstream Vera font. I
>>>> didn't spend
>>>> much time on the feather, it's one of the things i will work on
>>>> some more.
>>>> The reason i didn't use the apache brand feather is simply that it
>>>> doesn't
>>>> really fit the design. I'm happy to make some changes if there's any
>>>> requests.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Regards,
>>>> Robin
>>>>
>>>> On 30 Jan 2013, at 14:03, Kadal Amutham <vkadal@gmail.com
>>>> <ma...@gmail.com>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Mr. Robin,
>>>>
>>>> The openoffice.org <http://openoffice.org> needs a complete
>>>> overhaul, right from the logo. The
>>>> site
>>>> needs to be attractive since we have no other inducement to keep the
>>>> visitors to stay on the website like free offers, gifts etc. If you
>>>> have
>>>> any design, post it here so that eveybody can see.
>>>>
>>>> (If the attachment is large, the server may reject the mail. Then
>>>> you can
>>>> post it at some site and send the link. Or send the details to me and I
>>>> will upload the file and place the link here.
>>>>
>>>> With Warm Regards
>>>>
>>>> V.Kadal Amutham
>>>> 919444360480
>>>> 914422396480
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 30 January 2013 19:22, Robin Fowler <robin.fowler@outlook.com
>>>> <ma...@outlook.com>> 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..
>>>>
>>>> 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 <robweir@apache.org
>>>> <ma...@apache.org>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 4:48 PM, Robin Fowler
>>>> <robin.fowler@outlook.com <ma...@outlook.com>>
>>>>
>>>> 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 (dev@openoffice.apache.org
>>>> <ma...@openoffice.apache.org>).
>>>>
>>>> Regards,
>>>>
>>>> -Rob
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Regards,
>>>> Robin
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>
These are quite nice, but can we have the samples displayed on the wiki?
Thanks
louis
Re: Logo Design (v4)
Posted by Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com>.
Hi,
thanks for the feedback. I've made a version with medium sized text and smaller text. The problem I see with the small text is that when scaled down it is a little small for reading (you can see in the comparison image). There would have to be different logos for different sizes in this case i think. My personal preference is the medium size.
Robin
On 30 Jan 2013, at 16:34, Samer Mansour <sa...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I actually like the feather, its the white gulls and the apache feather's
> shape. Symbolically its strong.
> Something we could adopt for the website design, not particularly for the
> icon or logo. ie a background for start up screen etc.
>
> On Wed, Jan 30, 2013 at 9:51 AM, Kadal Amutham <vk...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Dear Mr. Robin,
>>
>> The one with the feather looks better. Can you reduce the size of the
>> OpenOffice 4 by half and even less so that the image becomes prominent. Can
>> you make an image with AOO4?
>>
>> With Warm Regards
>>
>> V.Kadal Amutham
>> 919444360480
>> 914422396480
>>
>>
>> On 30 January 2013 19:51, Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Ok so this what i've made, I'm sending two different versions, one with
>>> the feather and one without. The gulls are aligned to form the shape of a
>>> book (hence the text). The Font is the Bitstream Vera font. I didn't spend
>>> much time on the feather, it's one of the things i will work on some more.
>>> The reason i didn't use the apache brand feather is simply that it doesn't
>>> really fit the design. I'm happy to make some changes if there's any
>>> requests.
>>>
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>> Robin
>>>
>>> On 30 Jan 2013, at 14:03, Kadal Amutham <vk...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Mr. Robin,
>>>
>>> The openoffice.org needs a complete overhaul, right from the logo. The
>>> site
>>> needs to be attractive since we have no other inducement to keep the
>>> visitors to stay on the website like free offers, gifts etc. If you have
>>> any design, post it here so that eveybody can see.
>>>
>>> (If the attachment is large, the server may reject the mail. Then you can
>>> post it at some site and send the link. Or send the details to me and I
>>> will upload the file and place the link here.
>>>
>>> With Warm Regards
>>>
>>> V.Kadal Amutham
>>> 919444360480
>>> 914422396480
>>>
>>>
>>> On 30 January 2013 19:22, Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com> 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..
>>>
>>> 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 <ro...@apache.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 4:48 PM, Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com>
>>>
>>> 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 (dev@openoffice.apache.org).
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>> -Rob
>>>
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>> Robin
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
Re: Logo Design (v4)
Posted by Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com>.
This is the comparison i mentioned (was too much for one mail).
Robin
On 30 Jan 2013, at 22:05, Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com> wrote:
> Hi,
> thanks for the feedback. I've made a version with medium sized text and smaller text. The problem I see with the small text is that when scaled down it is a little small for reading (you can see in the comparison image). There would have to be different logos for different sizes in this case i think. My personal preference is the medium size.
>
> <OO_4_Design_01_small.png><OO_4_Design_01_medium.png>
>
> Robin
>
>
> On 30 Jan 2013, at 16:34, Samer Mansour <sa...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I actually like the feather, its the white gulls and the apache feather's
>> shape. Symbolically its strong.
>> Something we could adopt for the website design, not particularly for the
>> icon or logo. ie a background for start up screen etc.
>>
>> On Wed, Jan 30, 2013 at 9:51 AM, Kadal Amutham <vk...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Dear Mr. Robin,
>>>
>>> The one with the feather looks better. Can you reduce the size of the
>>> OpenOffice 4 by half and even less so that the image becomes prominent. Can
>>> you make an image with AOO4?
>>>
>>> With Warm Regards
>>>
>>> V.Kadal Amutham
>>> 919444360480
>>> 914422396480
>>>
>>>
>>> On 30 January 2013 19:51, Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Ok so this what i've made, I'm sending two different versions, one with
>>>> the feather and one without. The gulls are aligned to form the shape of a
>>>> book (hence the text). The Font is the Bitstream Vera font. I didn't spend
>>>> much time on the feather, it's one of the things i will work on some more.
>>>> The reason i didn't use the apache brand feather is simply that it doesn't
>>>> really fit the design. I'm happy to make some changes if there's any
>>>> requests.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Regards,
>>>> Robin
>>>>
>>>> On 30 Jan 2013, at 14:03, Kadal Amutham <vk...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Mr. Robin,
>>>>
>>>> The openoffice.org needs a complete overhaul, right from the logo. The
>>>> site
>>>> needs to be attractive since we have no other inducement to keep the
>>>> visitors to stay on the website like free offers, gifts etc. If you have
>>>> any design, post it here so that eveybody can see.
>>>>
>>>> (If the attachment is large, the server may reject the mail. Then you can
>>>> post it at some site and send the link. Or send the details to me and I
>>>> will upload the file and place the link here.
>>>>
>>>> With Warm Regards
>>>>
>>>> V.Kadal Amutham
>>>> 919444360480
>>>> 914422396480
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 30 January 2013 19:22, Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com> 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..
>>>>
>>>> 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 <ro...@apache.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 4:48 PM, Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com>
>>>>
>>>> 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 (dev@openoffice.apache.org).
>>>>
>>>> Regards,
>>>>
>>>> -Rob
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Regards,
>>>> Robin
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>
Re: Logo Design (v4)
Posted by Samer Mansour <sa...@gmail.com>.
I actually like the feather, its the white gulls and the apache feather's
shape. Symbolically its strong.
Something we could adopt for the website design, not particularly for the
icon or logo. ie a background for start up screen etc.
On Wed, Jan 30, 2013 at 9:51 AM, Kadal Amutham <vk...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Dear Mr. Robin,
>
> The one with the feather looks better. Can you reduce the size of the
> OpenOffice 4 by half and even less so that the image becomes prominent. Can
> you make an image with AOO4?
>
> With Warm Regards
>
> V.Kadal Amutham
> 919444360480
> 914422396480
>
>
> On 30 January 2013 19:51, Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com> wrote:
>
>> Ok so this what i've made, I'm sending two different versions, one with
>> the feather and one without. The gulls are aligned to form the shape of a
>> book (hence the text). The Font is the Bitstream Vera font. I didn't spend
>> much time on the feather, it's one of the things i will work on some more.
>> The reason i didn't use the apache brand feather is simply that it doesn't
>> really fit the design. I'm happy to make some changes if there's any
>> requests.
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>> Robin
>>
>> On 30 Jan 2013, at 14:03, Kadal Amutham <vk...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Mr. Robin,
>>
>> The openoffice.org needs a complete overhaul, right from the logo. The
>> site
>> needs to be attractive since we have no other inducement to keep the
>> visitors to stay on the website like free offers, gifts etc. If you have
>> any design, post it here so that eveybody can see.
>>
>> (If the attachment is large, the server may reject the mail. Then you can
>> post it at some site and send the link. Or send the details to me and I
>> will upload the file and place the link here.
>>
>> With Warm Regards
>>
>> V.Kadal Amutham
>> 919444360480
>> 914422396480
>>
>>
>> On 30 January 2013 19:22, Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com> 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..
>>
>> 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 <ro...@apache.org> wrote:
>>
>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 4:48 PM, Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com>
>>
>> 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 (dev@openoffice.apache.org).
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> -Rob
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>> Robin
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
Re: Logo Design (v4)
Posted by Kadal Amutham <vk...@gmail.com>.
Dear Mr. Robin,
The one with the feather looks better. Can you reduce the size of the
OpenOffice 4 by half and even less so that the image becomes prominent. Can
you make an image with AOO4?
With Warm Regards
V.Kadal Amutham
919444360480
914422396480
On 30 January 2013 19:51, Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com> wrote:
> Ok so this what i've made, I'm sending two different versions, one with
> the feather and one without. The gulls are aligned to form the shape of a
> book (hence the text). The Font is the Bitstream Vera font. I didn't spend
> much time on the feather, it's one of the things i will work on some more.
> The reason i didn't use the apache brand feather is simply that it doesn't
> really fit the design. I'm happy to make some changes if there's any
> requests.
>
>
> Regards,
> Robin
>
> On 30 Jan 2013, at 14:03, Kadal Amutham <vk...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Mr. Robin,
>
> The openoffice.org needs a complete overhaul, right from the logo. The
> site
> needs to be attractive since we have no other inducement to keep the
> visitors to stay on the website like free offers, gifts etc. If you have
> any design, post it here so that eveybody can see.
>
> (If the attachment is large, the server may reject the mail. Then you can
> post it at some site and send the link. Or send the details to me and I
> will upload the file and place the link here.
>
> With Warm Regards
>
> V.Kadal Amutham
> 919444360480
> 914422396480
>
>
> On 30 January 2013 19:22, Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com> 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..
>
> 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 <ro...@apache.org> wrote:
>
> On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 4:48 PM, Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com>
>
> 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 (dev@openoffice.apache.org).
>
> Regards,
>
> -Rob
>
>
> Regards,
> Robin
>
>
>
>
>
>
Re: Logo Design (v4)
Posted by Kadal Amutham <vk...@gmail.com>.
Robin:
As you have mentioned the middle one is the best. Just have a look at the
existing logo. It has a shine. Try to introduce the same in this one also.
You have added a book to denote writer. Can you change the second page as a
table to denote calc? And rotate the image, reduce the size of the top
bird, so that it will give a perspective feel.
With Warm Regards
V.Kadal Amutham
919444360480
914422396480
On 31 January 2013 04:17, Stephen Williamson <st...@gmail.com>wrote:
> I like this flying image and that it has more than one wings - motion.
>
> I have zero to do with deciding the logo, but if I did this one would
> covey what I fee; about Open Office - you can fly with it. Microsoft Office
> is bogging workers down. Open Office lets you FLY. I was a long time user
> of Office and Word Perfect Office. Open Office is better than both of them
> for 99% of all computer users.
>
> This logo conveys what I want to see about Open Office - that you can fly.
> You are not held down by bloated, expensive software.
>
> Now, if you guys would just make a mobile version ....
>
> Steve
>
>
>
> On Wed, Jan 30, 2013 at 6:21 AM, Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com>wrote:
>
>> Ok so this what i've made, I'm sending two different versions, one with
>> the feather and one without. The gulls are aligned to form the shape of a
>> book (hence the text). The Font is the Bitstream Vera font. I didn't spend
>> much time on the feather, it's one of the things i will work on some more.
>> The reason i didn't use the apache brand feather is simply that it doesn't
>> really fit the design. I'm happy to make some changes if there's any
>> requests.
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>> Robin
>>
>> On 30 Jan 2013, at 14:03, Kadal Amutham <vk...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Mr. Robin,
>>
>> The openoffice.org needs a complete overhaul, right from the logo. The
>> site
>> needs to be attractive since we have no other inducement to keep the
>> visitors to stay on the website like free offers, gifts etc. If you have
>> any design, post it here so that eveybody can see.
>>
>> (If the attachment is large, the server may reject the mail. Then you can
>> post it at some site and send the link. Or send the details to me and I
>> will upload the file and place the link here.
>>
>> With Warm Regards
>>
>> V.Kadal Amutham
>> 919444360480
>> 914422396480
>>
>>
>> On 30 January 2013 19:22, Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com> 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..
>>
>> 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 <ro...@apache.org> wrote:
>>
>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 4:48 PM, Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com>
>>
>> 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 (dev@openoffice.apache.org).
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> -Rob
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>> Robin
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
Re: Logo Design (v4)
Posted by Stephen Williamson <st...@gmail.com>.
I like this flying image and that it has more than one wings - motion.
I have zero to do with deciding the logo, but if I did this one would covey
what I fee; about Open Office - you can fly with it. Microsoft Office is
bogging workers down. Open Office lets you FLY. I was a long time user of
Office and Word Perfect Office. Open Office is better than both of them for
99% of all computer users.
This logo conveys what I want to see about Open Office - that you can fly.
You are not held down by bloated, expensive software.
Now, if you guys would just make a mobile version ....
Steve
On Wed, Jan 30, 2013 at 6:21 AM, Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com>wrote:
> Ok so this what i've made, I'm sending two different versions, one with
> the feather and one without. The gulls are aligned to form the shape of a
> book (hence the text). The Font is the Bitstream Vera font. I didn't spend
> much time on the feather, it's one of the things i will work on some more.
> The reason i didn't use the apache brand feather is simply that it doesn't
> really fit the design. I'm happy to make some changes if there's any
> requests.
>
>
> Regards,
> Robin
>
> On 30 Jan 2013, at 14:03, Kadal Amutham <vk...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Mr. Robin,
>
> The openoffice.org needs a complete overhaul, right from the logo. The
> site
> needs to be attractive since we have no other inducement to keep the
> visitors to stay on the website like free offers, gifts etc. If you have
> any design, post it here so that eveybody can see.
>
> (If the attachment is large, the server may reject the mail. Then you can
> post it at some site and send the link. Or send the details to me and I
> will upload the file and place the link here.
>
> With Warm Regards
>
> V.Kadal Amutham
> 919444360480
> 914422396480
>
>
> On 30 January 2013 19:22, Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com> 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..
>
> 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 <ro...@apache.org> wrote:
>
> On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 4:48 PM, Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com>
>
> 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 (dev@openoffice.apache.org).
>
> Regards,
>
> -Rob
>
>
> Regards,
> Robin
>
>
>
>
>
>
Logo Design (v4)
Posted by Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com>.
Ok so this what i've made, I'm sending two different versions, one with the feather and one without. The gulls are aligned to form the shape of a book (hence the text). The Font is the Bitstream Vera font. I didn't spend much time on the feather, it's one of the things i will work on some more. The reason i didn't use the apache brand feather is simply that it doesn't really fit the design. I'm happy to make some changes if there's any requests.
Regards,
Robin
On 30 Jan 2013, at 14:03, Kadal Amutham <vk...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Mr. Robin,
>
> The openoffice.org needs a complete overhaul, right from the logo. The site
> needs to be attractive since we have no other inducement to keep the
> visitors to stay on the website like free offers, gifts etc. If you have
> any design, post it here so that eveybody can see.
>
> (If the attachment is large, the server may reject the mail. Then you can
> post it at some site and send the link. Or send the details to me and I
> will upload the file and place the link here.
>
> With Warm Regards
>
> V.Kadal Amutham
> 919444360480
> 914422396480
>
>
> On 30 January 2013 19:22, Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com> 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..
>>
>> 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 <ro...@apache.org> wrote:
>>
>>> On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 4:48 PM, Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com>
>> 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 (dev@openoffice.apache.org).
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>> -Rob
>>>
>>>
>>>> Regards,
>>>> Robin
>>>
>>
>>
Re: Introduction
Posted by Kadal Amutham <vk...@gmail.com>.
Mr. Robin,
The openoffice.org needs a complete overhaul, right from the logo. The site
needs to be attractive since we have no other inducement to keep the
visitors to stay on the website like free offers, gifts etc. If you have
any design, post it here so that eveybody can see.
(If the attachment is large, the server may reject the mail. Then you can
post it at some site and send the link. Or send the details to me and I
will upload the file and place the link here.
With Warm Regards
V.Kadal Amutham
919444360480
914422396480
On 30 January 2013 19:22, Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com> 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..
>
> 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 <ro...@apache.org> wrote:
>
> > On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 4:48 PM, Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com>
> 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 (dev@openoffice.apache.org).
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > -Rob
> >
> >
> >> Regards,
> >> Robin
> >
>
>
Re: Introduction
Posted by Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com>.
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..
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 <ro...@apache.org> wrote:
> On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 4:48 PM, Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com> 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 (dev@openoffice.apache.org).
>
> Regards,
>
> -Rob
>
>
>> Regards,
>> Robin
>
Re: Introduction
Posted by Rob Weir <ro...@apache.org>.
On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 4:48 PM, Robin Fowler <ro...@outlook.com> 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 (dev@openoffice.apache.org).
Regards,
-Rob
> Regards,
> Robin