Ubuntu GNOME new logo concept (preview)
Tim
darkxst at fastmail.fm
Wed Apr 29 08:43:52 UTC 2015
On 29/04/15 18:35, Alfredo Hernández wrote:
>
> Yeah, that's a serious problem. We can't use a logo that can only be used in a very specific way, and even if we did, we cannot guarantee that
> external people are going to use it properly. But yes, you are technically right.
>
I was more responding to what seemed to me, implying the current logo was breaking trademarks. And likely we will again need GNOME approval,
when changing the roundel.
>
> BTW, what do you think about Patrik's concept?
>
I like the concept of somehow linking together the U and G, however that was not entirely obvious to me, so wonder if it can't be improved somehow.
Tim
>
> Cheers,
> Alfredo
>
> On 29 Apr 2015 10:32 am, "Tim" <darkxst at fastmail.fm <mailto:darkxst at fastmail.fm>> wrote:
>
>
>
> On 29/04/15 15:48, Patrik Bubák wrote:
> > Taken from Licensing Guidelines <https://wiki.gnome.org/FoundationBoard/Resources/LicensingGuidelines> over at GNOME:
> >
> >> /You may make fair use of GNOME word marks to make true factual statements GNOME, or to truthfully communicate that your product or service
> >> is compatible with, designed for use with, or was designed using, GNOME. Assertions of compatibility, design, must, of course, be accurate.
> >> //*You cannot use GNOME logos or stylizations of GNOME word or other GNOME Trademarks unless you have explicit written permission to do so.
> >> You should not in any way state or imply that GNOME produces, endorses, or supports your company, products, or services unless you have
> >> explicit written permission to do so. When making fair use of a GNOME Trademark, you should acknowledge that the GNOME Foundation owns the
> >> trademark. The following language is appropriate: “The GNOME logo and GNOME name are registered trademarks or trademarks of GNOME
> Foundation
> >> in the United States or other countries.” */
> >
> > One of the many things one learns in a design school is to make appropriate design decisions and _using somebody else's logo in their own is
> > not one of them_.
> We actually got approval from GNOME board to use existing logo, they were ok with that, so long as we kept the proper GNOME stying on the
> text.
> The problem really was using just the roundel by itself on social media and other places where the connection to Ubuntu GNOME as a distro
> wasnt
> so obvious.
> >
> > As I stated before, the proper reasoning and design choices made will be presented to everyone after I will have more time. This was just to
> > show that we are not just lurking in the shadows doing nothing.
> >
> > Take care.
> >
> > V Streda, 29. apríl 2015 o 02:25 +0200, Alfredo Hernández napísal(a):
> >> We've talked a lot about this and the GNOME foot is so specific that is becomes almost impossible to create something that reminds the
> shape
> >> whilst being unique; the GNOME foot is not abstract as other DE logos are and we have to deal with that.
> >>
> >> I personally think that the concept Patrik has created is gorgeous and can definitely tell our story. We are what Ubuntu might have
> become if
> >> Unity hadn't been created, we are Ubuntu, but with GNOME. The G shape formed from Us is very, very clever and hard to beat.
> >>
> >> Cheers,
> >> Alfredo
> >>
> >> On 29 Apr 2015 1:11 am, "lists at boywithwings.co.uk <mailto:lists at boywithwings.co.uk> <mailto:lists at boywithwings.co.uk
> <mailto:lists at boywithwings.co.uk>>" <lists at boywithwings.co.uk <mailto:lists at boywithwings.co.uk>
> >> <mailto:lists at boywithwings.co.uk <mailto:lists at boywithwings.co.uk>>> wrote:
> >>
> >> I do like it, very clean. But does it maybe stray too far from the original GNOME logo? I can't really see the connection.
> >>
> >> I like what Ubuntu MATE did with their logo.
> >> https://ubuntu-mate.org/
> >>
> >> Just my two cents, feel free to ignore me and keep doing your thing :) It is a really good design.
> >> Leo
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> On 28/04/15 23:09, Patrik Bubák wrote:
> >>
> >>> Many of you have been wondering about the progress of the artwork team here at Ubuntu GNOME. We presented you with the new website
> >>> layout in the past weeks and now we're ready to unveil the first concept of the new branding for Ubuntu GNOME.
> >>>
> >>> To view the concept visit this link <https://www.behance.net/gallery/25233455/Ubuntu-GNOME-new-logo-concept-%28preview%29>
> >>>
> >>> Please note it is a work in progress and more information is to be disclosed soon.
> >>>
> >>> I will currently be away for a few days just until I settle in my new apartment and have my connection re-installed. I took the
> project
> >>> to my final exams where people will also have the opportunity to learn more about Ubuntu, GNOME, Ubuntu GNOME and Linux in general.
> >>>
> >>> I hope you all will like it.
> >>> --
> >>> *Patrik Bubák*
> >>> Ubuntu GNOME Artwork team <https://launchpad.net/%7Eubuntugnome-artwork> | Behance.net <http://behance.net/inoki>
> >>>
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