> Kent Tong <kent <at> cpttm.org.mo> writes: > > > I agree that a logo competition should be held.
... any method would do as long as the outcome is a good design that is suitable ... > > At the mean time, my artist friend has created one at > > http://www.agileskills2.org/EWDT/Tapestry.jpg > > > > Please comment. > > My friend has made another one. Please go over > http://www.agileskills2.org/EWDT/logos.html and comment! In the 3-d "T", I presume the word "compotent" should be "component"? Just a small typo. On the whole, 3-d designs should be avoided for logos, however, as the effects required to achieve them do not scale well and they are an inefficient use of the available space. They lack clarity. (There are exceptions to this, of course.) The unicorn design had excellent clarity and use of space, but the general impression seemed to be that the iconology was not relevant to Tapestry. The two by Kent's friend posses the direct relevance that the exclusive use of typography brings, but lack visual impact. I'm wary of the fact that this logo discussion mark my first posts to this list, so I don't want to come across as being negative in any way: I offer all of this merely as constructive criticism on the proposed designs. I think Tapestry is a fantastic framework, and I'm geniunely concerned that it should have an equally fantastic logo! If it's okay with everyone here, a friend of mine who is a professional designer is very interested in producing some samples for your consideration. I should be able to post preliminary images tomorrow. This is what she has to say for herself: <quote> Now for some selling points to use me: * I've worked in corporate marketing and specialised in Branding and Brand Management way back in a past Australian lifetime. * With all logos I produce, I always provide versions to the client in mono (all black), reversed (white on black background) and regular rasterized and vector. All logo versions are also supplied in all possible industry standard formats (.psd / .ai / .eps / .tif / .jpg / .gif / .png), in Hi / Low res and CMYK / RGB. * I also always produce branding guidelines that explains which logo to use and where. It sounds paranoid to some, but following simple procedures such as 'don't stretch the logo' and 'always use a mono logo on a coloured background' really goes a long way in protecting the quality and reputation of the brand. In fact, this kind of document would probably be most useful for an open-source managed product such as Tapestry </quote> Chris ******************************************************************************** DISCLAIMER: This e-mail is confidential and should not be used by anyone who is not the original intended recipient. If you have received this e-mail in error please inform the sender and delete it from your mailbox or any other storage mechanism. Neither Macmillan Publishers Limited nor any of its agents accept liability for any statements made which are clearly the sender's own and not expressly made on behalf of Macmillan Publishers Limited or one of its agents. Please note that neither Macmillan Publishers Limited nor any of its agents accept any responsibility for viruses that may be contained in this e-mail or its attachments and it is your responsibility to scan the e-mail and attachments (if any). No contracts may be concluded on behalf of Macmillan Publishers Limited or its agents by means of e-mail communication. Macmillan Publishers Limited Registered in England and Wales with registered number 785998 Registered Office Brunel Road, Houndmills, Basingstoke RG21 6XS ******************************************************************************** --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
