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Posted to dev@openoffice.apache.org by Michael Acevedo <ve...@gmail.com> on 2012/05/09 04:52:38 UTC
[PROPOSAL]: Apache OpenOffice Next-Gen logo...
Hi,
I have decided to move forward and give you an early preview of how I think
we should move for the logo of Apache OpenOffice 4 which I think is the
general consensus of the next major release of our project pending Apache
approval. The logos I am proposing are basically the same but there are a
few modifications to the current logo. Below is a description:
AOO Next Logo Changes:
- The AOO Next logo has a smaller spacing between the letters and
changes the word "Apache" to "APACHE" in caps (idea taken from Kevin
Gringon's proposal in the Wiki).
- The color of the "APACHE" word is now gray (idea taken from Kevin
Gringon's Proposal in the Wiki).
- Integration of the "AOO" initials (for one of the logo proposals).
- Retirement of the Orb logo and substituting it with a refined concept
of the previous OOo logo prior verson 3.2.1. I did this new icon in a
conservative manner and I think it will fit best the next release of AOO as
it will match with the post AOO 3.4 Application (Writer, Impress, Calc,
etc.) icons. The new logo makes a nod to the post-PC era when it comes to
how an application icon now looks in our devices.
- Keep some commonality with the current Orb Centric logo by keeping the
name of the suite with the current font that is being used for our site's
logo.
Without further waiting, I present to you my logo proposal for AOO 4.
Please follow this link:
https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=69f0fbe8e03b2c13&resid=69F0FBE8E03B2C13!1631&parid=root
Hope you like it and suggestions are welcomed. I would like to credit Kevin
Gringon for the changes in terms of font spacing in the word "OpenOffice"
and the "APACHE" word capitalization suggestions.
--
Best,
Michael
Re: [PROPOSAL]: Apache OpenOffice Next-Gen logo...
Posted by Dave Fisher <da...@comcast.net>.
On May 9, 2012, at 12:51 AM, Andre Fischer wrote:
> On 09.05.2012 09:29, Ariel Constenla-Haile wrote:
>> Hi *,
>>
>> On Wed, May 09, 2012 at 09:24:40AM +0200, Andre Fischer wrote:
>>> On 09.05.2012 08:33, Kevin Grignon wrote:
>>>> Michael,
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for sharing the logo mockups. Also, I appreciate you acknowledging
>>>> my earlier contributions - most gracious.
>>>>
>>>> With AOO 3.4 just hitting the streets, now is the time to think about
>>>> performing some design research and explorations in support of branding for
>>>> AOO 4.0.
>>>>
>>>> Perhaps you could create an AOO 4.0 logo concepts page on the wiki to
>>>> capture these great ideas. I also have a number of concepts that I would
>>>> like to share with you and others for input.
>>>
>>> Maybe we can do a logo contest similar to the one Apache Flex did?
>>>
>>> http://incubator.apache.org/flex/logo-contest.html
>>
>>
>> IMHO it is better to have some profession designer volunteering,
>> I recall the ugly OOo 3 splash screen
>> http://wiki.services.openoffice.org/wiki/Art/Gallery/OOo3_Splash_Screen
>
> I see what you mean. Although some of them are actually quite good.
> And flex does probably have a more design oriented user base.
Yes, that is true. The first round voting was carried out in such a way that the 50 were reduced to just a few. In the first round each ballot had 5 votes to distribute to one to five designs. A second round was called and the vote between the top two was close. The PPMC made the final choice. The selected design was from a professional shop. They recently helped with round buttons for the Flex 360 conference.
Regards,
Dave
>
>> Stella's was far better that the one that got selected.
>>
>>
>> Regards
Re: [PROPOSAL]: Apache OpenOffice Next-Gen logo...
Posted by Dave Fisher <da...@comcast.net>.
On May 9, 2012, at 2:55 AM, Kevin Grignon wrote:
> Helen,
>
> Exactly the attributes that we need to capture on a AOO 4.0 logo wiki page to drive informed design decisions moving forward.
>
> I will harvest your thoughts and post to the wiki.
>
> I will share the page location and invite others to contribute.
Exactly the specs to have in place if a design contest occurs.
Regards,
Dave
>
> Kevin
>
>
>
> On May 9, 2012, at 5:35 PM, Yue Helen <he...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> 2012/5/9 Kevin Grignon <ke...@gmail.com>
>>
>>> All good thoughts.
>>>
>>> Again, I think it is best to summarize our current thoughts on what the
>>> brand is intended to represent, then explore design alternatives to realize
>>> the brand message.
>>>
>>> This is a good but big question to ask...the key message in my mind is,
>>
>> 1) Apache OpenOffice is a continuation of OpenOffice.org - so it should
>> include some visual element from the previous OpenOffice logo, and need to
>> include Apache.
>> 2) Several keywords for product mission, "leading",
>> "open-source"/"open-standard", "ease of use" (the target...)
>> http://www.openoffice.org/why/
>> 3) Introduce refreshed, modern, sharp visual elements...to represent that
>> we are on the road to the next momentum.
>>
>> Helen
>>
>>
>>> Regards,
>>> Kevin
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, May 9, 2012 at 3:51 PM, Andre Fischer <af...@a-w-f.de> wrote:
>>>
>>>> On 09.05.2012 09:29, Ariel Constenla-Haile wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hi *,
>>>>>
>>>>> On Wed, May 09, 2012 at 09:24:40AM +0200, Andre Fischer wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> On 09.05.2012 08:33, Kevin Grignon wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Michael,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thanks for sharing the logo mockups. Also, I appreciate you
>>>>>>> acknowledging
>>>>>>> my earlier contributions - most gracious.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> With AOO 3.4 just hitting the streets, now is the time to think about
>>>>>>> performing some design research and explorations in support of
>>> branding
>>>>>>> for
>>>>>>> AOO 4.0.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Perhaps you could create an AOO 4.0 logo concepts page on the wiki to
>>>>>>> capture these great ideas. I also have a number of concepts that I
>>> would
>>>>>>> like to share with you and others for input.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Maybe we can do a logo contest similar to the one Apache Flex did?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> http://incubator.apache.org/**flex/logo-contest.html<
>>> http://incubator.apache.org/flex/logo-contest.html>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> IMHO it is better to have some profession designer volunteering,
>>>>> I recall the ugly OOo 3 splash screen
>>>>> http://wiki.services.**openoffice.org/wiki/Art/**
>>>>> Gallery/OOo3_Splash_Screen<
>>> http://wiki.services.openoffice.org/wiki/Art/Gallery/OOo3_Splash_Screen>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I see what you mean. Although some of them are actually quite good.
>>>> And flex does probably have a more design oriented user base.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Stella's was far better that the one that got selected.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Regards
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
Re: [PROPOSAL]: Apache OpenOffice Next-Gen logo...
Posted by Albino Biasutti Neto <bi...@gmail.com>.
Hi.
I'm not designer, but is good idea to change logo of AOO.
Put the suggestions and design here[0] or wiki.
0 - http://incubator.apache.org/flex/logo-contest.html
News roads. :)
Best,
Albino
Re: [PROPOSAL]: Apache OpenOffice Next-Gen logo...
Posted by Kevin Grignon <ke...@gmail.com>.
Helen,
Exactly the attributes that we need to capture on a AOO 4.0 logo wiki page to drive informed design decisions moving forward.
I will harvest your thoughts and post to the wiki.
I will share the page location and invite others to contribute.
Kevin
On May 9, 2012, at 5:35 PM, Yue Helen <he...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 2012/5/9 Kevin Grignon <ke...@gmail.com>
>
>> All good thoughts.
>>
>> Again, I think it is best to summarize our current thoughts on what the
>> brand is intended to represent, then explore design alternatives to realize
>> the brand message.
>>
>> This is a good but big question to ask...the key message in my mind is,
>
> 1) Apache OpenOffice is a continuation of OpenOffice.org - so it should
> include some visual element from the previous OpenOffice logo, and need to
> include Apache.
> 2) Several keywords for product mission, "leading",
> "open-source"/"open-standard", "ease of use" (the target...)
> http://www.openoffice.org/why/
> 3) Introduce refreshed, modern, sharp visual elements...to represent that
> we are on the road to the next momentum.
>
> Helen
>
>
>> Regards,
>> Kevin
>>
>>
>> On Wed, May 9, 2012 at 3:51 PM, Andre Fischer <af...@a-w-f.de> wrote:
>>
>>> On 09.05.2012 09:29, Ariel Constenla-Haile wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi *,
>>>>
>>>> On Wed, May 09, 2012 at 09:24:40AM +0200, Andre Fischer wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> On 09.05.2012 08:33, Kevin Grignon wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Michael,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks for sharing the logo mockups. Also, I appreciate you
>>>>>> acknowledging
>>>>>> my earlier contributions - most gracious.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> With AOO 3.4 just hitting the streets, now is the time to think about
>>>>>> performing some design research and explorations in support of
>> branding
>>>>>> for
>>>>>> AOO 4.0.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Perhaps you could create an AOO 4.0 logo concepts page on the wiki to
>>>>>> capture these great ideas. I also have a number of concepts that I
>> would
>>>>>> like to share with you and others for input.
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Maybe we can do a logo contest similar to the one Apache Flex did?
>>>>>
>>>>> http://incubator.apache.org/**flex/logo-contest.html<
>> http://incubator.apache.org/flex/logo-contest.html>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> IMHO it is better to have some profession designer volunteering,
>>>> I recall the ugly OOo 3 splash screen
>>>> http://wiki.services.**openoffice.org/wiki/Art/**
>>>> Gallery/OOo3_Splash_Screen<
>> http://wiki.services.openoffice.org/wiki/Art/Gallery/OOo3_Splash_Screen>
>>>>
>>>
>>> I see what you mean. Although some of them are actually quite good.
>>> And flex does probably have a more design oriented user base.
>>>
>>>
>>> Stella's was far better that the one that got selected.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Regards
>>>>
>>>
>>
Re: [PROPOSAL]: Apache OpenOffice Next-Gen logo...
Posted by Yue Helen <he...@gmail.com>.
2012/5/9 Kevin Grignon <ke...@gmail.com>
> All good thoughts.
>
> Again, I think it is best to summarize our current thoughts on what the
> brand is intended to represent, then explore design alternatives to realize
> the brand message.
>
> This is a good but big question to ask...the key message in my mind is,
1) Apache OpenOffice is a continuation of OpenOffice.org - so it should
include some visual element from the previous OpenOffice logo, and need to
include Apache.
2) Several keywords for product mission, "leading",
"open-source"/"open-standard", "ease of use" (the target...)
http://www.openoffice.org/why/
3) Introduce refreshed, modern, sharp visual elements...to represent that
we are on the road to the next momentum.
Helen
> Regards,
> Kevin
>
>
> On Wed, May 9, 2012 at 3:51 PM, Andre Fischer <af...@a-w-f.de> wrote:
>
> > On 09.05.2012 09:29, Ariel Constenla-Haile wrote:
> >
> >> Hi *,
> >>
> >> On Wed, May 09, 2012 at 09:24:40AM +0200, Andre Fischer wrote:
> >>
> >>> On 09.05.2012 08:33, Kevin Grignon wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> Michael,
> >>>>
> >>>> Thanks for sharing the logo mockups. Also, I appreciate you
> >>>> acknowledging
> >>>> my earlier contributions - most gracious.
> >>>>
> >>>> With AOO 3.4 just hitting the streets, now is the time to think about
> >>>> performing some design research and explorations in support of
> branding
> >>>> for
> >>>> AOO 4.0.
> >>>>
> >>>> Perhaps you could create an AOO 4.0 logo concepts page on the wiki to
> >>>> capture these great ideas. I also have a number of concepts that I
> would
> >>>> like to share with you and others for input.
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>> Maybe we can do a logo contest similar to the one Apache Flex did?
> >>>
> >>> http://incubator.apache.org/**flex/logo-contest.html<
> http://incubator.apache.org/flex/logo-contest.html>
> >>>
> >>
> >>
> >> IMHO it is better to have some profession designer volunteering,
> >> I recall the ugly OOo 3 splash screen
> >> http://wiki.services.**openoffice.org/wiki/Art/**
> >> Gallery/OOo3_Splash_Screen<
> http://wiki.services.openoffice.org/wiki/Art/Gallery/OOo3_Splash_Screen>
> >>
> >
> > I see what you mean. Although some of them are actually quite good.
> > And flex does probably have a more design oriented user base.
> >
> >
> > Stella's was far better that the one that got selected.
> >>
> >>
> >> Regards
> >>
> >
>
Re: [PROPOSAL]: Apache OpenOffice Next-Gen logo...
Posted by Kevin Grignon <ke...@gmail.com>.
All good thoughts.
Again, I think it is best to summarize our current thoughts on what the
brand is intended to represent, then explore design alternatives to realize
the brand message.
Regards,
Kevin
On Wed, May 9, 2012 at 3:51 PM, Andre Fischer <af...@a-w-f.de> wrote:
> On 09.05.2012 09:29, Ariel Constenla-Haile wrote:
>
>> Hi *,
>>
>> On Wed, May 09, 2012 at 09:24:40AM +0200, Andre Fischer wrote:
>>
>>> On 09.05.2012 08:33, Kevin Grignon wrote:
>>>
>>>> Michael,
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for sharing the logo mockups. Also, I appreciate you
>>>> acknowledging
>>>> my earlier contributions - most gracious.
>>>>
>>>> With AOO 3.4 just hitting the streets, now is the time to think about
>>>> performing some design research and explorations in support of branding
>>>> for
>>>> AOO 4.0.
>>>>
>>>> Perhaps you could create an AOO 4.0 logo concepts page on the wiki to
>>>> capture these great ideas. I also have a number of concepts that I would
>>>> like to share with you and others for input.
>>>>
>>>
>>> Maybe we can do a logo contest similar to the one Apache Flex did?
>>>
>>> http://incubator.apache.org/**flex/logo-contest.html<http://incubator.apache.org/flex/logo-contest.html>
>>>
>>
>>
>> IMHO it is better to have some profession designer volunteering,
>> I recall the ugly OOo 3 splash screen
>> http://wiki.services.**openoffice.org/wiki/Art/**
>> Gallery/OOo3_Splash_Screen<http://wiki.services.openoffice.org/wiki/Art/Gallery/OOo3_Splash_Screen>
>>
>
> I see what you mean. Although some of them are actually quite good.
> And flex does probably have a more design oriented user base.
>
>
> Stella's was far better that the one that got selected.
>>
>>
>> Regards
>>
>
Re: [PROPOSAL]: Apache OpenOffice Next-Gen logo...
Posted by Andre Fischer <af...@a-w-f.de>.
On 09.05.2012 09:29, Ariel Constenla-Haile wrote:
> Hi *,
>
> On Wed, May 09, 2012 at 09:24:40AM +0200, Andre Fischer wrote:
>> On 09.05.2012 08:33, Kevin Grignon wrote:
>>> Michael,
>>>
>>> Thanks for sharing the logo mockups. Also, I appreciate you acknowledging
>>> my earlier contributions - most gracious.
>>>
>>> With AOO 3.4 just hitting the streets, now is the time to think about
>>> performing some design research and explorations in support of branding for
>>> AOO 4.0.
>>>
>>> Perhaps you could create an AOO 4.0 logo concepts page on the wiki to
>>> capture these great ideas. I also have a number of concepts that I would
>>> like to share with you and others for input.
>>
>> Maybe we can do a logo contest similar to the one Apache Flex did?
>>
>> http://incubator.apache.org/flex/logo-contest.html
>
>
> IMHO it is better to have some profession designer volunteering,
> I recall the ugly OOo 3 splash screen
> http://wiki.services.openoffice.org/wiki/Art/Gallery/OOo3_Splash_Screen
I see what you mean. Although some of them are actually quite good.
And flex does probably have a more design oriented user base.
> Stella's was far better that the one that got selected.
>
>
> Regards
Re: [PROPOSAL]: Apache OpenOffice Next-Gen logo...
Posted by eric b <er...@free.fr>.
Le 9 mai 12 à 09:29, Ariel Constenla-Haile a écrit :
> Hi *,
>
Hi,
> On Wed, May 09, 2012 at 09:24:40AM +0200, Andre Fischer wrote:
>> On 09.05.2012 08:33, Kevin Grignon wrote:
>>> Michael,
>>>
>>> Thanks for sharing the logo mockups. Also, I appreciate you
>>> acknowledging
>>> my earlier contributions - most gracious.
>>>
>>> With AOO 3.4 just hitting the streets, now is the time to think
>>> about
>>> performing some design research and explorations in support of
>>> branding for
>>> AOO 4.0.
>>>
>>> Perhaps you could create an AOO 4.0 logo concepts page on the
>>> wiki to
>>> capture these great ideas. I also have a number of concepts that
>>> I would
>>> like to share with you and others for input.
>>
>> Maybe we can do a logo contest similar to the one Apache Flex did?
>>
>> http://incubator.apache.org/flex/logo-contest.html
>
>
> IMHO it is better to have some profession designer volunteering,
>
Both are equal to my eyes : the door is open, and beginners are
welcome too : creativity and being employed by a company are
orthogonal ...
> I recall the ugly OOo 3 splash screen
>
Me too.
> http://wiki.services.openoffice.org/wiki/Art/Gallery/
> OOo3_Splash_Screen
> Stella's was far better that the one that got selected.
>
Stella did a great work, and not only in this case. Maybe she's
reading the thread, and could give us some advices ? (just in
case :-) )
Regards,
Eric
--
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Blog : http://eric.bachard.org/news
Re: [PROPOSAL]: Apache OpenOffice Next-Gen logo...
Posted by Ariel Constenla-Haile <ar...@apache.org>.
Hi *,
On Wed, May 09, 2012 at 09:24:40AM +0200, Andre Fischer wrote:
> On 09.05.2012 08:33, Kevin Grignon wrote:
> >Michael,
> >
> >Thanks for sharing the logo mockups. Also, I appreciate you acknowledging
> >my earlier contributions - most gracious.
> >
> >With AOO 3.4 just hitting the streets, now is the time to think about
> >performing some design research and explorations in support of branding for
> >AOO 4.0.
> >
> >Perhaps you could create an AOO 4.0 logo concepts page on the wiki to
> >capture these great ideas. I also have a number of concepts that I would
> >like to share with you and others for input.
>
> Maybe we can do a logo contest similar to the one Apache Flex did?
>
> http://incubator.apache.org/flex/logo-contest.html
IMHO it is better to have some profession designer volunteering,
I recall the ugly OOo 3 splash screen
http://wiki.services.openoffice.org/wiki/Art/Gallery/OOo3_Splash_Screen
Stella's was far better that the one that got selected.
Regards
--
Ariel Constenla-Haile
La Plata, Argentina
Re: [PROPOSAL]: Apache OpenOffice Next-Gen logo...
Posted by Andre Fischer <af...@a-w-f.de>.
On 09.05.2012 23:37, Dave Fisher wrote:
>
> On May 9, 2012, at 12:24 AM, Andre Fischer wrote:
>
>> On 09.05.2012 08:33, Kevin Grignon wrote:
>>> Michael,
>>>
>>> Thanks for sharing the logo mockups. Also, I appreciate you acknowledging
>>> my earlier contributions - most gracious.
>>>
>>> With AOO 3.4 just hitting the streets, now is the time to think about
>>> performing some design research and explorations in support of branding for
>>> AOO 4.0.
>>>
>>> Perhaps you could create an AOO 4.0 logo concepts page on the wiki to
>>> capture these great ideas. I also have a number of concepts that I would
>>> like to share with you and others for input.
>>
>> Maybe we can do a logo contest similar to the one Apache Flex did?
>>
>> http://incubator.apache.org/flex/logo-contest.html
>
> I'm a mentor on Apache Flex. That contest was very fun, generated more email on flex-dev than you would believe. There were over 50 different logo submissions submitted from everyone including professional design firms and hobbyists. I am very impressed with the design talent in the Flex community.
>
> If we would like to do this then I would gladly go to the flex lists with the contest form. If we do such a contest then we should ask for at least these designs.
That sounds like a great idea. I looked a while ago through most of the
contest entries and was impressed by a lot of them. But then again, I
am not a lawyer^H^H^H^H^H^H designer.
-Andre
>
> (1) Logo - including dark and light treatments.
> (2) Web Banner treatment - with room for differing NL text.
> (3) Presentation template.
> (4) Application splash screen.
> (5) Icon.
>
> Maybe not all at once, but we should make it clear that the intention would be that the winner would provide the designs and enough guidance for us to proceed.
>
> Regards,
> Dave
>
>
>>
>> -Andre
>>
>>>
>>> In addition, I suggest we capture some background material on the intent of
>>> the visual identity. With new AOO contributors and an ever evolving product
>>> landscape we may want to revisit the message, positioning and emotions that
>>> the identity is looking to realize. This effort should be in concert with
>>> any and all AOO business and marketing efforts.
>>>
>>> Some thoughts...
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>> Kevin
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, May 9, 2012 at 1:24 PM, Wolf Halton<wo...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Interesting! Seems reminiscent of the Mac square smiley-face logo.
>>>> It looks like you could make a go at a square logo there, which would be a
>>>> useful addition.
>>>> I suggest we go slow with changing main logos, because they are not for
>>>> showing our creativity but to show continuity to a public with short
>>>> attention spans.
>>>> Cheers,
>>>> Wolf
>>>>
>>>> http://evergreen-community-01.lyrasistechnology.org
>>>> http://sourcefreedom.com
>>>> Apache developer:
>>>> wolfhalton@apache.org
>>>> On May 8, 2012 10:53 PM, "Michael Acevedo"<ve...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>
>>>>> I have decided to move forward and give you an early preview of how I
>>>> think
>>>>> we should move for the logo of Apache OpenOffice 4 which I think is the
>>>>> general consensus of the next major release of our project pending Apache
>>>>> approval. The logos I am proposing are basically the same but there are a
>>>>> few modifications to the current logo. Below is a description:
>>>>>
>>>>> AOO Next Logo Changes:
>>>>>
>>>>> - The AOO Next logo has a smaller spacing between the letters and
>>>>> changes the word "Apache" to "APACHE" in caps (idea taken from Kevin
>>>>> Gringon's proposal in the Wiki).
>>>>> - The color of the "APACHE" word is now gray (idea taken from Kevin
>>>>> Gringon's Proposal in the Wiki).
>>>>> - Integration of the "AOO" initials (for one of the logo proposals).
>>>>> - Retirement of the Orb logo and substituting it with a refined concept
>>>>> of the previous OOo logo prior verson 3.2.1. I did this new icon in a
>>>>> conservative manner and I think it will fit best the next release of
>>>> AOO
>>>>> as
>>>>> it will match with the post AOO 3.4 Application (Writer, Impress, Calc,
>>>>> etc.) icons. The new logo makes a nod to the post-PC era when it comes
>>>> to
>>>>> how an application icon now looks in our devices.
>>>>> - Keep some commonality with the current Orb Centric logo by keeping
>>>> the
>>>>> name of the suite with the current font that is being used for our
>>>> site's
>>>>> logo.
>>>>>
>>>>> Without further waiting, I present to you my logo proposal for AOO 4.
>>>>> Please follow this link:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=69f0fbe8e03b2c13&resid=69F0FBE8E03B2C13!1631&parid=root
>>>>>
>>>>> Hope you like it and suggestions are welcomed. I would like to credit
>>>> Kevin
>>>>> Gringon for the changes in terms of font spacing in the word "OpenOffice"
>>>>> and the "APACHE" word capitalization suggestions.
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Best,
>>>>> Michael
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>
Re: [PROPOSAL]: Apache OpenOffice Next-Gen logo...
Posted by Dave Fisher <da...@comcast.net>.
On May 9, 2012, at 12:24 AM, Andre Fischer wrote:
> On 09.05.2012 08:33, Kevin Grignon wrote:
>> Michael,
>>
>> Thanks for sharing the logo mockups. Also, I appreciate you acknowledging
>> my earlier contributions - most gracious.
>>
>> With AOO 3.4 just hitting the streets, now is the time to think about
>> performing some design research and explorations in support of branding for
>> AOO 4.0.
>>
>> Perhaps you could create an AOO 4.0 logo concepts page on the wiki to
>> capture these great ideas. I also have a number of concepts that I would
>> like to share with you and others for input.
>
> Maybe we can do a logo contest similar to the one Apache Flex did?
>
> http://incubator.apache.org/flex/logo-contest.html
I'm a mentor on Apache Flex. That contest was very fun, generated more email on flex-dev than you would believe. There were over 50 different logo submissions submitted from everyone including professional design firms and hobbyists. I am very impressed with the design talent in the Flex community.
If we would like to do this then I would gladly go to the flex lists with the contest form. If we do such a contest then we should ask for at least these designs.
(1) Logo - including dark and light treatments.
(2) Web Banner treatment - with room for differing NL text.
(3) Presentation template.
(4) Application splash screen.
(5) Icon.
Maybe not all at once, but we should make it clear that the intention would be that the winner would provide the designs and enough guidance for us to proceed.
Regards,
Dave
>
> -Andre
>
>>
>> In addition, I suggest we capture some background material on the intent of
>> the visual identity. With new AOO contributors and an ever evolving product
>> landscape we may want to revisit the message, positioning and emotions that
>> the identity is looking to realize. This effort should be in concert with
>> any and all AOO business and marketing efforts.
>>
>> Some thoughts...
>>
>> Regards,
>> Kevin
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, May 9, 2012 at 1:24 PM, Wolf Halton<wo...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Interesting! Seems reminiscent of the Mac square smiley-face logo.
>>> It looks like you could make a go at a square logo there, which would be a
>>> useful addition.
>>> I suggest we go slow with changing main logos, because they are not for
>>> showing our creativity but to show continuity to a public with short
>>> attention spans.
>>> Cheers,
>>> Wolf
>>>
>>> http://evergreen-community-01.lyrasistechnology.org
>>> http://sourcefreedom.com
>>> Apache developer:
>>> wolfhalton@apache.org
>>> On May 8, 2012 10:53 PM, "Michael Acevedo"<ve...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> I have decided to move forward and give you an early preview of how I
>>> think
>>>> we should move for the logo of Apache OpenOffice 4 which I think is the
>>>> general consensus of the next major release of our project pending Apache
>>>> approval. The logos I am proposing are basically the same but there are a
>>>> few modifications to the current logo. Below is a description:
>>>>
>>>> AOO Next Logo Changes:
>>>>
>>>> - The AOO Next logo has a smaller spacing between the letters and
>>>> changes the word "Apache" to "APACHE" in caps (idea taken from Kevin
>>>> Gringon's proposal in the Wiki).
>>>> - The color of the "APACHE" word is now gray (idea taken from Kevin
>>>> Gringon's Proposal in the Wiki).
>>>> - Integration of the "AOO" initials (for one of the logo proposals).
>>>> - Retirement of the Orb logo and substituting it with a refined concept
>>>> of the previous OOo logo prior verson 3.2.1. I did this new icon in a
>>>> conservative manner and I think it will fit best the next release of
>>> AOO
>>>> as
>>>> it will match with the post AOO 3.4 Application (Writer, Impress, Calc,
>>>> etc.) icons. The new logo makes a nod to the post-PC era when it comes
>>> to
>>>> how an application icon now looks in our devices.
>>>> - Keep some commonality with the current Orb Centric logo by keeping
>>> the
>>>> name of the suite with the current font that is being used for our
>>> site's
>>>> logo.
>>>>
>>>> Without further waiting, I present to you my logo proposal for AOO 4.
>>>> Please follow this link:
>>>>
>>>>
>>> https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=69f0fbe8e03b2c13&resid=69F0FBE8E03B2C13!1631&parid=root
>>>>
>>>> Hope you like it and suggestions are welcomed. I would like to credit
>>> Kevin
>>>> Gringon for the changes in terms of font spacing in the word "OpenOffice"
>>>> and the "APACHE" word capitalization suggestions.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Best,
>>>> Michael
>>>>
>>>
>>
Re: [PROPOSAL]: Apache OpenOffice Next-Gen logo...
Posted by Andre Fischer <af...@a-w-f.de>.
On 09.05.2012 08:33, Kevin Grignon wrote:
> Michael,
>
> Thanks for sharing the logo mockups. Also, I appreciate you acknowledging
> my earlier contributions - most gracious.
>
> With AOO 3.4 just hitting the streets, now is the time to think about
> performing some design research and explorations in support of branding for
> AOO 4.0.
>
> Perhaps you could create an AOO 4.0 logo concepts page on the wiki to
> capture these great ideas. I also have a number of concepts that I would
> like to share with you and others for input.
Maybe we can do a logo contest similar to the one Apache Flex did?
http://incubator.apache.org/flex/logo-contest.html
-Andre
>
> In addition, I suggest we capture some background material on the intent of
> the visual identity. With new AOO contributors and an ever evolving product
> landscape we may want to revisit the message, positioning and emotions that
> the identity is looking to realize. This effort should be in concert with
> any and all AOO business and marketing efforts.
>
> Some thoughts...
>
> Regards,
> Kevin
>
>
>
> On Wed, May 9, 2012 at 1:24 PM, Wolf Halton<wo...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Interesting! Seems reminiscent of the Mac square smiley-face logo.
>> It looks like you could make a go at a square logo there, which would be a
>> useful addition.
>> I suggest we go slow with changing main logos, because they are not for
>> showing our creativity but to show continuity to a public with short
>> attention spans.
>> Cheers,
>> Wolf
>>
>> http://evergreen-community-01.lyrasistechnology.org
>> http://sourcefreedom.com
>> Apache developer:
>> wolfhalton@apache.org
>> On May 8, 2012 10:53 PM, "Michael Acevedo"<ve...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> I have decided to move forward and give you an early preview of how I
>> think
>>> we should move for the logo of Apache OpenOffice 4 which I think is the
>>> general consensus of the next major release of our project pending Apache
>>> approval. The logos I am proposing are basically the same but there are a
>>> few modifications to the current logo. Below is a description:
>>>
>>> AOO Next Logo Changes:
>>>
>>> - The AOO Next logo has a smaller spacing between the letters and
>>> changes the word "Apache" to "APACHE" in caps (idea taken from Kevin
>>> Gringon's proposal in the Wiki).
>>> - The color of the "APACHE" word is now gray (idea taken from Kevin
>>> Gringon's Proposal in the Wiki).
>>> - Integration of the "AOO" initials (for one of the logo proposals).
>>> - Retirement of the Orb logo and substituting it with a refined concept
>>> of the previous OOo logo prior verson 3.2.1. I did this new icon in a
>>> conservative manner and I think it will fit best the next release of
>> AOO
>>> as
>>> it will match with the post AOO 3.4 Application (Writer, Impress, Calc,
>>> etc.) icons. The new logo makes a nod to the post-PC era when it comes
>> to
>>> how an application icon now looks in our devices.
>>> - Keep some commonality with the current Orb Centric logo by keeping
>> the
>>> name of the suite with the current font that is being used for our
>> site's
>>> logo.
>>>
>>> Without further waiting, I present to you my logo proposal for AOO 4.
>>> Please follow this link:
>>>
>>>
>> https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=69f0fbe8e03b2c13&resid=69F0FBE8E03B2C13!1631&parid=root
>>>
>>> Hope you like it and suggestions are welcomed. I would like to credit
>> Kevin
>>> Gringon for the changes in terms of font spacing in the word "OpenOffice"
>>> and the "APACHE" word capitalization suggestions.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Best,
>>> Michael
>>>
>>
>
Re: [PROPOSAL]: Apache OpenOffice Next-Gen logo...
Posted by Kevin Grignon <ke...@gmail.com>.
Michael,
Thanks for sharing the logo mockups. Also, I appreciate you acknowledging
my earlier contributions - most gracious.
With AOO 3.4 just hitting the streets, now is the time to think about
performing some design research and explorations in support of branding for
AOO 4.0.
Perhaps you could create an AOO 4.0 logo concepts page on the wiki to
capture these great ideas. I also have a number of concepts that I would
like to share with you and others for input.
In addition, I suggest we capture some background material on the intent of
the visual identity. With new AOO contributors and an ever evolving product
landscape we may want to revisit the message, positioning and emotions that
the identity is looking to realize. This effort should be in concert with
any and all AOO business and marketing efforts.
Some thoughts...
Regards,
Kevin
On Wed, May 9, 2012 at 1:24 PM, Wolf Halton <wo...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Interesting! Seems reminiscent of the Mac square smiley-face logo.
> It looks like you could make a go at a square logo there, which would be a
> useful addition.
> I suggest we go slow with changing main logos, because they are not for
> showing our creativity but to show continuity to a public with short
> attention spans.
> Cheers,
> Wolf
>
> http://evergreen-community-01.lyrasistechnology.org
> http://sourcefreedom.com
> Apache developer:
> wolfhalton@apache.org
> On May 8, 2012 10:53 PM, "Michael Acevedo" <ve...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > I have decided to move forward and give you an early preview of how I
> think
> > we should move for the logo of Apache OpenOffice 4 which I think is the
> > general consensus of the next major release of our project pending Apache
> > approval. The logos I am proposing are basically the same but there are a
> > few modifications to the current logo. Below is a description:
> >
> > AOO Next Logo Changes:
> >
> > - The AOO Next logo has a smaller spacing between the letters and
> > changes the word "Apache" to "APACHE" in caps (idea taken from Kevin
> > Gringon's proposal in the Wiki).
> > - The color of the "APACHE" word is now gray (idea taken from Kevin
> > Gringon's Proposal in the Wiki).
> > - Integration of the "AOO" initials (for one of the logo proposals).
> > - Retirement of the Orb logo and substituting it with a refined concept
> > of the previous OOo logo prior verson 3.2.1. I did this new icon in a
> > conservative manner and I think it will fit best the next release of
> AOO
> > as
> > it will match with the post AOO 3.4 Application (Writer, Impress, Calc,
> > etc.) icons. The new logo makes a nod to the post-PC era when it comes
> to
> > how an application icon now looks in our devices.
> > - Keep some commonality with the current Orb Centric logo by keeping
> the
> > name of the suite with the current font that is being used for our
> site's
> > logo.
> >
> > Without further waiting, I present to you my logo proposal for AOO 4.
> > Please follow this link:
> >
> >
> https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=69f0fbe8e03b2c13&resid=69F0FBE8E03B2C13!1631&parid=root
> >
> > Hope you like it and suggestions are welcomed. I would like to credit
> Kevin
> > Gringon for the changes in terms of font spacing in the word "OpenOffice"
> > and the "APACHE" word capitalization suggestions.
> >
> > --
> > Best,
> > Michael
> >
>
Re: [PROPOSAL]: Apache OpenOffice Next-Gen logo...
Posted by Wolf Halton <wo...@gmail.com>.
Interesting! Seems reminiscent of the Mac square smiley-face logo.
It looks like you could make a go at a square logo there, which would be a
useful addition.
I suggest we go slow with changing main logos, because they are not for
showing our creativity but to show continuity to a public with short
attention spans.
Cheers,
Wolf
http://evergreen-community-01.lyrasistechnology.org
http://sourcefreedom.com
Apache developer:
wolfhalton@apache.org
On May 8, 2012 10:53 PM, "Michael Acevedo" <ve...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have decided to move forward and give you an early preview of how I think
> we should move for the logo of Apache OpenOffice 4 which I think is the
> general consensus of the next major release of our project pending Apache
> approval. The logos I am proposing are basically the same but there are a
> few modifications to the current logo. Below is a description:
>
> AOO Next Logo Changes:
>
> - The AOO Next logo has a smaller spacing between the letters and
> changes the word "Apache" to "APACHE" in caps (idea taken from Kevin
> Gringon's proposal in the Wiki).
> - The color of the "APACHE" word is now gray (idea taken from Kevin
> Gringon's Proposal in the Wiki).
> - Integration of the "AOO" initials (for one of the logo proposals).
> - Retirement of the Orb logo and substituting it with a refined concept
> of the previous OOo logo prior verson 3.2.1. I did this new icon in a
> conservative manner and I think it will fit best the next release of AOO
> as
> it will match with the post AOO 3.4 Application (Writer, Impress, Calc,
> etc.) icons. The new logo makes a nod to the post-PC era when it comes to
> how an application icon now looks in our devices.
> - Keep some commonality with the current Orb Centric logo by keeping the
> name of the suite with the current font that is being used for our site's
> logo.
>
> Without further waiting, I present to you my logo proposal for AOO 4.
> Please follow this link:
>
> https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=69f0fbe8e03b2c13&resid=69F0FBE8E03B2C13!1631&parid=root
>
> Hope you like it and suggestions are welcomed. I would like to credit Kevin
> Gringon for the changes in terms of font spacing in the word "OpenOffice"
> and the "APACHE" word capitalization suggestions.
>
> --
> Best,
> Michael
>
Re: [PROPOSAL]: Apache OpenOffice Next-Gen logo...
Posted by 依瑪貓 <im...@mail.imacat.idv.tw>.
As for the new logo, I would suggest to use a font that is distributed
on our logo page, just like the Liberation font OOo used before. Having
the Windows/Mac user to find and download the font is not a good thing.
On 2012/05/09 10:52, Michael Acevedo said:
> Hi,
>
> I have decided to move forward and give you an early preview of how I think
> we should move for the logo of Apache OpenOffice 4 which I think is the
> general consensus of the next major release of our project pending Apache
> approval. The logos I am proposing are basically the same but there are a
> few modifications to the current logo. Below is a description:
>
> AOO Next Logo Changes:
>
> - The AOO Next logo has a smaller spacing between the letters and
> changes the word "Apache" to "APACHE" in caps (idea taken from Kevin
> Gringon's proposal in the Wiki).
> - The color of the "APACHE" word is now gray (idea taken from Kevin
> Gringon's Proposal in the Wiki).
> - Integration of the "AOO" initials (for one of the logo proposals).
> - Retirement of the Orb logo and substituting it with a refined concept
> of the previous OOo logo prior verson 3.2.1. I did this new icon in a
> conservative manner and I think it will fit best the next release of AOO as
> it will match with the post AOO 3.4 Application (Writer, Impress, Calc,
> etc.) icons. The new logo makes a nod to the post-PC era when it comes to
> how an application icon now looks in our devices.
> - Keep some commonality with the current Orb Centric logo by keeping the
> name of the suite with the current font that is being used for our site's
> logo.
>
> Without further waiting, I present to you my logo proposal for AOO 4.
> Please follow this link:
> https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=69f0fbe8e03b2c13&resid=69F0FBE8E03B2C13!1631&parid=root
>
> Hope you like it and suggestions are welcomed. I would like to credit Kevin
> Gringon for the changes in terms of font spacing in the word "OpenOffice"
> and the "APACHE" word capitalization suggestions.
>
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Re: [OT] Re: [PROPOSAL]: Apache OpenOffice Next-Gen logo...
Posted by Andre Fischer <af...@a-w-f.de>.
On 09.05.2012 08:46, eric b wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I like the work you did. Currently, the idea of "square" logo is
> extremely interesting.
I like it also. To me it looks more modern than the current round logo.
-Andre
>
> Feel free to contribute to OOoLight and OOo4Kids if you want :-)
>
>
> Regards,
> Eric
>
>
>
> Le 9 mai 12 à 04:52, Michael Acevedo a écrit :
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I have decided to move forward and give you an early preview of how I
>> think
>> we should move for the logo of Apache OpenOffice 4 which I think is the
>> general consensus of the next major release of our project pending Apache
>> approval. The logos I am proposing are basically the same but there are a
>> few modifications to the current logo. Below is a description:
>>
>> AOO Next Logo Changes:
>>
>> - The AOO Next logo has a smaller spacing between the letters and
>> changes the word "Apache" to "APACHE" in caps (idea taken from Kevin
>> Gringon's proposal in the Wiki).
>> - The color of the "APACHE" word is now gray (idea taken from Kevin
>> Gringon's Proposal in the Wiki).
>> - Integration of the "AOO" initials (for one of the logo proposals).
>> - Retirement of the Orb logo and substituting it with a refined concept
>> of the previous OOo logo prior verson 3.2.1. I did this new icon in a
>> conservative manner and I think it will fit best the next release of
>> AOO as
>> it will match with the post AOO 3.4 Application (Writer, Impress, Calc,
>> etc.) icons. The new logo makes a nod to the post-PC era when it comes to
>> how an application icon now looks in our devices.
>> - Keep some commonality with the current Orb Centric logo by keeping the
>> name of the suite with the current font that is being used for our site's
>> logo.
>>
>> Without further waiting, I present to you my logo proposal for AOO 4.
>> Please follow this link:
>> https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=69f0fbe8e03b2c13&resid=69F0FBE8E03B2C13!1631&parid=root
>>
>>
>> Hope you like it and suggestions are welcomed. I would like to credit
>> Kevin
>> Gringon for the changes in terms of font spacing in the word "OpenOffice"
>> and the "APACHE" word capitalization suggestions.
>>
>> --
>> Best,
>> Michael
>
[OT] Re: [PROPOSAL]: Apache OpenOffice Next-Gen logo...
Posted by eric b <er...@free.fr>.
Hi,
I like the work you did. Currently, the idea of "square" logo is
extremely interesting.
Feel free to contribute to OOoLight and OOo4Kids if you want :-)
Regards,
Eric
Le 9 mai 12 à 04:52, Michael Acevedo a écrit :
> Hi,
>
> I have decided to move forward and give you an early preview of how
> I think
> we should move for the logo of Apache OpenOffice 4 which I think is
> the
> general consensus of the next major release of our project pending
> Apache
> approval. The logos I am proposing are basically the same but there
> are a
> few modifications to the current logo. Below is a description:
>
> AOO Next Logo Changes:
>
> - The AOO Next logo has a smaller spacing between the letters and
> changes the word "Apache" to "APACHE" in caps (idea taken from
> Kevin
> Gringon's proposal in the Wiki).
> - The color of the "APACHE" word is now gray (idea taken from Kevin
> Gringon's Proposal in the Wiki).
> - Integration of the "AOO" initials (for one of the logo
> proposals).
> - Retirement of the Orb logo and substituting it with a refined
> concept
> of the previous OOo logo prior verson 3.2.1. I did this new icon
> in a
> conservative manner and I think it will fit best the next
> release of AOO as
> it will match with the post AOO 3.4 Application (Writer,
> Impress, Calc,
> etc.) icons. The new logo makes a nod to the post-PC era when it
> comes to
> how an application icon now looks in our devices.
> - Keep some commonality with the current Orb Centric logo by
> keeping the
> name of the suite with the current font that is being used for
> our site's
> logo.
>
> Without further waiting, I present to you my logo proposal for AOO 4.
> Please follow this link:
> https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?
> cid=69f0fbe8e03b2c13&resid=69F0FBE8E03B2C13!1631&parid=root
>
> Hope you like it and suggestions are welcomed. I would like to
> credit Kevin
> Gringon for the changes in terms of font spacing in the word
> "OpenOffice"
> and the "APACHE" word capitalization suggestions.
>
> --
> Best,
> Michael
--
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Re: [PROPOSAL]: Apache OpenOffice Next-Gen logo...
Posted by Dave Fisher <da...@comcast.net>.
On May 8, 2012, at 9:34 PM, Juergen Schmidt wrote:
> On Wednesday, 9. May 2012 at 04:52, Michael Acevedo wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> I have decided to move forward and give you an early preview of how I think
>> we should move for the logo of Apache OpenOffice 4 which I think is the
>> general consensus of the next major release of our project pending Apache
>> approval. The logos I am proposing are basically the same but there are a
>> few modifications to the current logo. Below is a description:
>>
>> AOO Next Logo Changes:
>>
>> - The AOO Next logo has a smaller spacing between the letters and
>> changes the word "Apache" to "APACHE" in caps (idea taken from Kevin
>> Gringon's proposal in the Wiki).
>> - The color of the "APACHE" word is now gray (idea taken from Kevin
>> Gringon's Proposal in the Wiki).
>> - Integration of the "AOO" initials (for one of the logo proposals).
>> - Retirement of the Orb logo and substituting it with a refined concept
>> of the previous OOo logo prior verson 3.2.1. I did this new icon in a
>> conservative manner and I think it will fit best the next release of AOO as
>> it will match with the post AOO 3.4 Application (Writer, Impress, Calc,
>> etc.) icons. The new logo makes a nod to the post-PC era when it comes to
>> how an application icon now looks in our devices.
>> - Keep some commonality with the current Orb Centric logo by keeping the
>> name of the suite with the current font that is being used for our site's
>> logo.
>>
>> Without further waiting, I present to you my logo proposal for AOO 4.
>> Please follow this link:
>> https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=69f0fbe8e03b2c13&resid=69F0FBE8E03B2C13!1631&parid=root
>>
>> Hope you like it and suggestions are welcomed. I would like to credit Kevin
>> Gringon for the changes in terms of font spacing in the word "OpenOffice"
>> and the "APACHE" word capitalization suggestions.
>>
>>
>
>
> You asked if we like it, I don't like it. It looks old fashioned to me and both elements don't fit together. But I am no designer.
> We should really search for something new and fresh if we want to change it.
> A d that is from my pov not the old s-curve logo.
It is like the different document icons and therefore not forward looking.
It is good to have alternatives offered.
Graphic design is a difficult process. Some type of marketing / what it is it all about process would help inform the design.
One such direction is to have a fresh, new vision.
For 3.4 we did bring back these old icons. People do like the aesthetic, but then others don't.
If continuity with the old logos is desried then these are good alternatives. If not then something different would be better.
Sorry for the mixed thoughts, but that's what is really happening. There are some decisions to make that may not be lazy.
Regards,
Dave
>
> Just my 2 ct
>
> Juergen
>
>>
>> --
>> Best,
>> Michael
>>
>>
>
>
Re: [PROPOSAL]: Apache OpenOffice Next-Gen logo...
Posted by Hagar Delest <ha...@laposte.net>.
Thanks for opening the discussion about that Michael.
But I don't like the proposal neither.
The square shape is old fashioned IMHO. The S curve "cuts" the icon and it reduces its visibility.
The orb with a more light blue brought a fresh look when it appeared with 3.2.1.
There was a clear problem with the file icons, I agree but they introduced a kind of visual homogeneity for the whole suite identification.
The main problem was the lack of color to identify the application involved but it may be rather easily improved.
LibO did a rather good job IMHO. Since their icons are with a triangle in the corner, why not keep the orb to make it the distinguishing item?
Anyway, a wiki page for a contest is the best way.
Hagar
Le Wed, 9 May 2012 06:34:05 +0200, Juergen Schmidt <jo...@googlemail.com> a écrit :
> On Wednesday, 9. May 2012 at 04:52, Michael Acevedo wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> I have decided to move forward and give you an early preview of how I think
>> we should move for the logo of Apache OpenOffice 4 which I think is the
>> general consensus of the next major release of our project pending Apache
>> approval. The logos I am proposing are basically the same but there are a
>> few modifications to the current logo. Below is a description:
>>
>> AOO Next Logo Changes:
>>
>> - The AOO Next logo has a smaller spacing between the letters and
>> changes the word "Apache" to "APACHE" in caps (idea taken from Kevin
>> Gringon's proposal in the Wiki).
>> - The color of the "APACHE" word is now gray (idea taken from Kevin
>> Gringon's Proposal in the Wiki).
>> - Integration of the "AOO" initials (for one of the logo proposals).
>> - Retirement of the Orb logo and substituting it with a refined concept
>> of the previous OOo logo prior verson 3.2.1. I did this new icon in a
>> conservative manner and I think it will fit best the next release of AOO as
>> it will match with the post AOO 3.4 Application (Writer, Impress, Calc,
>> etc.) icons. The new logo makes a nod to the post-PC era when it comes to
>> how an application icon now looks in our devices.
>> - Keep some commonality with the current Orb Centric logo by keeping the
>> name of the suite with the current font that is being used for our site's
>> logo.
>>
>> Without further waiting, I present to you my logo proposal for AOO 4.
>> Please follow this link:
>> https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=69f0fbe8e03b2c13&resid=69F0FBE8E03B2C13!1631&parid=root
>>
>> Hope you like it and suggestions are welcomed. I would like to credit Kevin
>> Gringon for the changes in terms of font spacing in the word "OpenOffice"
>> and the "APACHE" word capitalization suggestions.
>>
>>
>
>
> You asked if we like it, I don't like it. It looks old fashioned to me and both elements don't fit together. But I am no designer.
> We should really search for something new and fresh if we want to change it.
> A d that is from my pov not the old s-curve logo.
>
> Just my 2 ct
>
> Juergen
>
>>
>> --
>> Best,
>> Michael
>>
>>
>
>
>
Re: [PROPOSAL]: Apache OpenOffice Next-Gen logo...
Posted by Juergen Schmidt <jo...@googlemail.com>.
On Wednesday, 9. May 2012 at 04:52, Michael Acevedo wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have decided to move forward and give you an early preview of how I think
> we should move for the logo of Apache OpenOffice 4 which I think is the
> general consensus of the next major release of our project pending Apache
> approval. The logos I am proposing are basically the same but there are a
> few modifications to the current logo. Below is a description:
>
> AOO Next Logo Changes:
>
> - The AOO Next logo has a smaller spacing between the letters and
> changes the word "Apache" to "APACHE" in caps (idea taken from Kevin
> Gringon's proposal in the Wiki).
> - The color of the "APACHE" word is now gray (idea taken from Kevin
> Gringon's Proposal in the Wiki).
> - Integration of the "AOO" initials (for one of the logo proposals).
> - Retirement of the Orb logo and substituting it with a refined concept
> of the previous OOo logo prior verson 3.2.1. I did this new icon in a
> conservative manner and I think it will fit best the next release of AOO as
> it will match with the post AOO 3.4 Application (Writer, Impress, Calc,
> etc.) icons. The new logo makes a nod to the post-PC era when it comes to
> how an application icon now looks in our devices.
> - Keep some commonality with the current Orb Centric logo by keeping the
> name of the suite with the current font that is being used for our site's
> logo.
>
> Without further waiting, I present to you my logo proposal for AOO 4.
> Please follow this link:
> https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=69f0fbe8e03b2c13&resid=69F0FBE8E03B2C13!1631&parid=root
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> Hope you like it and suggestions are welcomed. I would like to credit Kevin
> Gringon for the changes in terms of font spacing in the word "OpenOffice"
> and the "APACHE" word capitalization suggestions.
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You asked if we like it, I don't like it. It looks old fashioned to me and both elements don't fit together. But I am no designer.
We should really search for something new and fresh if we want to change it.
A d that is from my pov not the old s-curve logo.
Just my 2 ct
Juergen
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> Best,
> Michael
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