What do you think of the current MobileRead logo? - Page 2

tribble · 08-22-2007, 07:12 PM

give me 2 weeks, and i will try to design a new logo. But i am too busy to do it right now.

europas_ice · 08-22-2007, 07:52 PM

I agree that it should be changed from looking like a cell phone to looking like something having to do with ebooks. I don't know how to make logos though.

Steven Lyle Jordan · 08-22-2007, 09:41 PM

I agree, a new logo is in order, but it doesn't have to look just like a dedicated reader. Keep in mind, people read on different devices... the key is "mobile," not dedicated.

I'll give a new logo a shot... I've already got an idea or two. Give me a week or two, and I'll send what I come up with!

JSWolf · 08-22-2007, 10:06 PM

The new logo doesn't have to be designed right now. Take some time to have a think. Even if you may not be good at actually making the logo, an idea of what it might be might give someone else the help needed to do a nice logo.

Bob Russell · 08-22-2007, 10:43 PM

I'm with Jon... it will be great to see what people come up with, whether rough or finished.

grimo1re · 08-23-2007, 02:20 AM

I'd like to see something else too. I mean, the mobile phone even has an antenna! How...5 minutes ago

Seriously though, I'd love to see something else too and I'll see if I have any inspiration this weekend. Kinda busy with work that pays the bills right now

jasonkchapman · 08-23-2007, 07:20 AM

I don't think I would focus on reader hardware as much as the e-book concept, but that's just me. I'm a newcomer here, so my vote isn't worth a whole lot.

Something like an open book with a magnified spot on one page revealing 1's and 0's might be cool.

yvanleterrible · 08-23-2007, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonkchapman

I don't think I would focus on reader hardware as much as the e-book concept, but that's just me. I'm a newcomer here, so my vote isn't worth a whole lot.

Something like an open book with a magnified spot on one page revealing 1's and 0's might be cool.

That is a positively good idea!

This is the kind of input needed for those who'll do the drawings. We need direction and criticism but mostly positive imaging... More!

When I do design for others, I always bang my nose against the same wall. People have more knowlege of what they don't like than what they do like. So you draw with suggestions of what you think the person wants, only to hear "Idon't like it" Then you go back to modify or do something totally different. Arrrgh!

Although I've joked around, the MR logo has become a symbol in my dayly routines, that represents anticipation towards "a good feeling is about to happen". Fits well with the expression "It grows on you".

volwrath · 08-23-2007, 08:36 AM

Well you have enough space to show alot of readers there: the Sony, the iLiad, my Axim, gasp the iphone

HarryT · 08-23-2007, 10:22 AM

Probably best not to show recognisably-specific devices. That way you don't need to change the logo when new things appear.

lexico · 08-23-2007, 12:38 PM

It's definitely looking a bit dated...

Maybe something based on an icon for a turnable page (one or two partly-turned corners) but in a sleek package. View partly from side/above to show it's sleek and slim...

lex

nekokami · 08-23-2007, 02:03 PM

It was fine with me, but if you want to change it, maybe a book on legs. Many legs. like The Luggage.

JSWolf · 08-23-2007, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonkchapman

I don't think I would focus on reader hardware as much as the e-book concept, but that's just me. I'm a newcomer here, so my vote isn't worth a whole lot.

Something like an open book with a magnified spot on one page revealing 1's and 0's might be cool.

Your vote is worth as much as everyone else's.

And actually, your idea for the logo is an interesting one. I'd like to see what someone could do with it.

JSWolf · 08-23-2007, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nekokami

It was fine with me, but if you want to change it, maybe a book on legs. Many legs. like The Luggage.

I've pictured the luggage a bit different. More like a suitcase made of sapient wood with legs.

yvanleterrible · 08-23-2007, 02:08 PM

Since we're on the web, an animated logo would be Tops! How about something like diabloNL's avatar as an idea? Without the PRS of course.

View Poll Results: What do you think of the current MobileRead Logo
I love it, it must never be changed, my personal world would fall off its axis!	1	1.08%
It's fine the way it is.	8	8.60%
I'd kinda like to see something else.	72	77.42%
I hate it as I hate roaches, as I loathe the scum growing inside disused toilets, as ....	7	7.53%
I would like to design a new one! I'll attach it below when I get something!	5	5.38%
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08-22-2007, 07:12 PM	#16
tribble iLiad Maniac Posts: 1,382 Karma: 2369 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany Device: Bookeen Opus (i love that thing) and iPad (what an irony)	give me 2 weeks, and i will try to design a new logo. But i am too busy to do it right now.

08-22-2007, 07:52 PM	#17
europas_ice Groupie Posts: 188 Karma: 220 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Moscow, ID Device: iPhone 11 (Kindle app & iBooks)	I agree that it should be changed from looking like a cell phone to looking like something having to do with ebooks. I don't know how to make logos though.

08-22-2007, 09:41 PM	#18
Steven Lyle Jordan Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,478 Karma: 5171130 Join Date: Jan 2006 Device: none	I agree, a new logo is in order, but it doesn't have to look just like a dedicated reader. Keep in mind, people read on different devices... the key is "mobile," not dedicated. I'll give a new logo a shot... I've already got an idea or two. Give me a week or two, and I'll send what I come up with!

08-22-2007, 10:06 PM	#19
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 74,033 Karma: 129333114 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	The new logo doesn't have to be designed right now. Take some time to have a think. Even if you may not be good at actually making the logo, an idea of what it might be might give someone else the help needed to do a nice logo.

08-22-2007, 10:43 PM	#20
Bob Russell Recovering Gadget Addict Posts: 5,381 Karma: 676161 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Device: iPad	I'm with Jon... it will be great to see what people come up with, whether rough or finished.

08-23-2007, 02:20 AM	#21
grimo1re Geekette Posts: 435 Karma: 3335 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NSW, Australia Device: Sony Reader PRS500, PocketBook 360	I'd like to see something else too. I mean, the mobile phone even has an antenna! How...5 minutes ago Seriously though, I'd love to see something else too and I'll see if I have any inspiration this weekend. Kinda busy with work that pays the bills right now

08-23-2007, 07:20 AM	#22
jasonkchapman Guru Posts: 767 Karma: 2347 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NYC Device: Sony Reader, nook, Droid, nookColor, nookTablet	I don't think I would focus on reader hardware as much as the e-book concept, but that's just me. I'm a newcomer here, so my vote isn't worth a whole lot. Something like an open book with a magnified spot on one page revealing 1's and 0's might be cool.

08-23-2007, 08:36 AM	#24
volwrath Guru Posts: 713 Karma: 1001739 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Device: SGS3/PW2/Nexus72	Well you have enough space to show alot of readers there: the Sony, the iLiad, my Axim, gasp the iphone

08-23-2007, 10:22 AM	#25
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Probably best not to show recognisably-specific devices. That way you don't need to change the logo when new things appear.

08-23-2007, 12:38 PM	#26
lexico Lexicographer Posts: 24 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Midlands, UK Device: IBM X 41 T, Samsung D500, Nokia N 800	It's definitely looking a bit dated... Maybe something based on an icon for a turnable page (one or two partly-turned corners) but in a sleek package. View partly from side/above to show it's sleek and slim... lex

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08-23-2007, 02:03 PM	#27
nekokami fruminous edugeek Posts: 6,745 Karma: 551260 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northeast US Device: iPad, eBw 1150	It was fine with me, but if you want to change it, maybe a book on legs. Many legs. like The Luggage.

08-23-2007, 02:08 PM	#30
yvanleterrible Reborn Paper User Posts: 8,616 Karma: 15446734 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Que Nada Device: iPhone8, iPad Air	Since we're on the web, an animated logo would be Tops! How about something like diabloNL's avatar as an idea? Without the PRS of course.