Regarding Doug's logo proposal, Carlos Rovira said: > > The only problem that I see is the close similarity to Plex app (that btw > has a very similar name to Flex) > > See this : http://www.plexapp.com/ >
There's definitely some resemblance. Not too much, but just enough to make it somewhat similar, at least in concept (I guess that anything that ends in X will follow the same temptation... :) ) Yet, my main gripe with Doug's proposal (I love the general approach and graphic quality, btw) is that Flex is harder to read and, while that may not be too much of a problem, a clear identity goes a long way to build a brand, especially when it's starting up. Plex app, while maintaining the same concept actually deals a lot better with the legibility issue. I know that the decision to move forward with a logo contest has been made and I've kept myself a little bit off that discussion (and vote). As would be expected I fully abide by the notion of lazy voting, so my vote is a good as cast with a resounding +1. Yet, I think that graphic design is a lot like coding and that collaborative work is also possible and, actually desirable, especially in a community like ours. I was about to start some conversation (public of course) with Carlos about his logo submission and was tempted to do the same with Doug and I think that by working together we could achieve something very cool. So, what do I mean with all this seemingly inconsequential rambling? I'd like that the contest would leave open the possibility that none of the submitted logos would be selected (I'd say that the one that got the most votes would still have to be approved by the PPMC by internal vote) and that in that case we would propose the winner to work with us towards some improvements on the submitted logo. I am also perfectly comfortable with the rest of the group just saying that I'm over-thinking this logo business and that I should shut up know, which I'll do. For now ;) Cheers, Rui
