[OpenID] Proposed logo redesign ...

[Jonathan Putnam]

I believe the second option (*ATT93785.jpg) *is the best. Here's why: The
first option is good, but looks too much like the universal(?) sign for
"information" found at kiosks the world over. People may be confused if this
logo is located in a login box. The third option is just as, or perhaps more
indistinguishable than the current logo at a small size. The second option
is clear, unique and  expertly  blends  the letters "i" and "d."  While I
don't feel the current logo is bad, *ATT93785.jpg *is a more cohesive image
that should be used for future open id needs. I could go on with reasons why
the second option is best but my current reasons seem sufficiently clear.

As an aside, I thought it was ironic these mailing lists don't use the
openid enabled mailman (http://www.openidenabled.com/software/mailman/). I'm
new to the lists but have followed openid for a while. It seems that the
lists should employ openid.

-Jonathan

On 11/30/06, Drummond Reed <drummond.reed at cordance.net> wrote:
>
> In my personal opinion, the fatal flaw with the current logo, no matter
> how
> it might be reskinned, is that it is so hard to distinguish at 16x16,
> which
> is where we need it to be most recognizable.
>
> I wish that were not true as it would save us time and energy, but I don't
> see any way around it. IMHO the new logo should be designed with this as
> the
> #1 criteria -- that was the origin of options A and C.
>
> =Drummond
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: general-bounces at openid.net [mailto:general-bounces at openid.net] On
> Behalf Of Scott Kveton
> Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 12:58 PM
> To: general at openid.net
> Subject: Re: [OpenID] Proposed logo redesign ...
>
> > Sorry for sending this to the list, and not directly to you Scott, but I
> > wonder if a 4th option might be to re-skin the current OpenId logo (I
> like
> > it's 3d design) in a manner/color scheme similar to what Peter submitted
> --
> > might be an interesting 4th possibility that combines the best of all
> the
> > options.
>
> This is a great note; definitely list worthy ... :-)
>
> This is a very interesting idea and one that maybe we should look at
> closer.
> Are folks feeling more that we just don't need a re-design or is it that
> the
> options just aren't knocking anybody's socks off?
>
> Looking at what microformats came up with, I just love it and am compelled
> to want to use the icons:
>
> http://factorycity.net/projects/microformats-icons/
>
> They also look particularly professional and fairly easy to understand
> across language as well.  I'm not saying we need a whole icon set, just
> curious if we found a better design, would that make a difference?
>
> - Scott
>
>
>
> > david
> >
> > My Vote:
> > ==
> > Option A: -1
> > Option B: +0.75 (I like this the best of the new 3)
> > Option C: -1
> >
> > Option D: (Re-skin Existing Logo): ?
> > Option E: Keep Existing Logo: +1
> >
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: general-bounces at openid.net [mailto:general-bounces at openid.net] On
> >> Behalf Of Scott Kveton
> >> Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2006 4:02 PM
> >> To: general at openid.net
> >> Subject: Re: Proposed logo redesign ...
> >>
> >> I've received lots of comments from folks as well as an offer for a
> >> complete
> >> redesign of these.  In any case, if you just want to vote please send
> me
> >> your votes for all three ... +1, 0 or -1 for each would be ideal
> directly
> >> to
> >> me so we don't spam the list.  I'll aggregate the votes and report back
> >> here.
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >>
> >> - Scott
> >>
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