What do you think of the current MobileRead logo? - Page 8

nekokami · 09-24-2007, 12:54 PM

aapezzuto, I like the one farthest to the right, with the lines. I think it really captures the essence of what we're all doing.

yvanleterrible · 09-24-2007, 01:11 PM

All it needs is a reference to MR, as it is it could be useful to any reader outfit. The first few words written should be Mobile Read with some new proprietary font.

nekokami · 09-24-2007, 01:18 PM

But the fact that it is in your hand makes it mobile, and the suggestion of text makes it reading. The current logo doesn't have text in it.

aapezzuto · 09-24-2007, 01:30 PM

Just has a cute little idea, thought i would sketch it really quick! (man I love my wacom tablet!!!)

aapezzuto · 09-24-2007, 02:06 PM

I know what all of you are going to say to this one... the exact same thing my wife said. "a book that big would never be running, he would just sit around all day at the library!"

yvanleterrible · 09-24-2007, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nekokami

But the fact that it is in your hand makes it mobile, and the suggestion of text makes it reading. The current logo doesn't have text in it.

No but this little drawing is placed in context on the top of the site's pages. Put it somewhere else and it has no meaning but to us. This logo could be used elsewhere where an ID has to be made, it is imperative to have a caption.

NatCh · 09-24-2007, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nekokami

But the fact that it is in your hand makes it mobile, and the suggestion of text makes it reading. The current logo doesn't have text in it.

The current one also doesn't have an image specific tie-in to MobileRead either.

As aapezzuto as correctly taken us to task (thanks for the re-focusing, by the way

) the idea is to make the image identify as MobileRead to the point that folks know what it is without the text. For instance, most everyone knows what this logo is for, without any text at all.

The more I think about it, the more I like the basic approach in post 104 (Steve's Idea), I like the one with the lines on it to simulate text (last one), best of the lot, I think.

The idea of combining the rings with the binary and text (i.e. imprinting the text and binary code on the rings, possibly one binary ring and the other text) is an interesting one, but keeping in mind the scalability concerns aapezzuto raised, I'm not sure it's worth messing with. I guess that would be a matter of how clever an artist we had attempt it -- any volunteers?

NatCh · 09-24-2007, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yvanleterrible

Put it somewhere else and it has no meaning but to us. This logo could be used elsewhere where an ID has to be made, it is imperative to have a caption.

When we put it elsewhere, such as into an e-book we've generated & posted here, adding the URL along with the image would probably do the trick ....

aapezzuto · 09-26-2007, 06:30 AM

so its been left alone for more than 24 hours... that mean people like the logo as is, or just people have more of a life than me

mogui · 09-26-2007, 07:04 AM

There are many good ideas, but nobody wants to push to hard for any of them. Is it possible to gain consensus without strong leadership? Stay tuned.

TadW · 09-26-2007, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aapezzuto

I have tried to include a few minor variations, one is completely transparent, and I have added lines in one it imply text. I also also attached my original psd file so others can further edit the idea!

Excellent, just excellent, aapezzuto! If we were to vote, I'd pick your suggestion.

Alexander Turcic · 09-26-2007, 08:21 AM

Please don't take the current logo as a benchmark -- it was created at a time when handhelds still dominated our headlines.

That said, I am deeply impressed with the artwork you guys come with it!

yvanleterrible · 09-26-2007, 08:30 AM

I have a few more ideas combined with the main ones issued in this thread but I'd need time to perform. I'll try tonight.

yvanleterrible · 09-26-2007, 12:31 PM

Couldn't wait for tonight, anyway I'll be busy then.

Okay! first I'll ask questions.

Why draw unless it is, really, really artistic?
Why not animations, the web is the perfect place for an animated logo? Static logos are 'passé' just like paper books! Why keep with tradition? Aren't we about change?

Then, I wanted the reader to be suggested without real shape so as not to be limited to a specific type or make of device. We don't only blog about eink, we talk about smartphones, UMPCs, small laptops à la Asus EEE, PDAs... you get the picture. Some manufacturers have definite shapes that represent them, I wanted to avoid that.

I think this blog should be represented by lettering, just like the Reading we all affection. For this example I chose the most common font used, (Times New Roman) which BTW is my favorite and also I think Bob's

But we should create one specific to us.

This is just a low res quick mockup for study, it should be reworked by a pro with fresher vision.

Click on the image to get animation.

NatCh · 09-26-2007, 01:14 PM

I like it, very imaginative.

I think this first, rough emulation at it may be a bit too visually complicated for a logo (they should be simple and scalable, after all

), but it's a good idea, and it bears thinking on.

Besides, it looks cool!

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%
Voters: 93. You may not vote on this poll

09-24-2007, 01:30 PM	#109
aapezzuto Zealot Posts: 116 Karma: 693 Join Date: Sep 2007 Device: none	Just has a cute little idea, thought i would sketch it really quick! (man I love my wacom tablet!!!) Attached Thumbnails

09-24-2007, 02:06 PM	#110
aapezzuto Zealot Posts: 116 Karma: 693 Join Date: Sep 2007 Device: none	I know what all of you are going to say to this one... the exact same thing my wife said. "a book that big would never be running, he would just sit around all day at the library!" Attached Thumbnails

09-26-2007, 12:31 PM	#119
yvanleterrible Reborn Paper User Posts: 8,616 Karma: 15446734 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Que Nada Device: iPhone8, iPad Air	Couldn't wait for tonight, anyway I'll be busy then. Okay! first I'll ask questions. Why draw unless it is, really, really artistic? Why not animations, the web is the perfect place for an animated logo? Static logos are 'passé' just like paper books! Why keep with tradition? Aren't we about change? Then, I wanted the reader to be suggested without real shape so as not to be limited to a specific type or make of device. We don't only blog about eink, we talk about smartphones, UMPCs, small laptops à la Asus EEE, PDAs... you get the picture. Some manufacturers have definite shapes that represent them, I wanted to avoid that. I think this blog should be represented by lettering, just like the Reading we all affection. For this example I chose the most common font used, (Times New Roman) which BTW is my favorite and also I think Bob's But we should create one specific to us. This is just a low res quick mockup for study, it should be reworked by a pro with fresher vision. Click on the image to get animation. Last edited by yvanleterrible; 07-28-2010 at 11:39 PM.

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09-24-2007, 12:54 PM	#106
nekokami fruminous edugeek Posts: 6,745 Karma: 551260 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northeast US Device: iPad, eBw 1150	aapezzuto, I like the one farthest to the right, with the lines. I think it really captures the essence of what we're all doing.

09-24-2007, 01:11 PM	#107
yvanleterrible Reborn Paper User Posts: 8,616 Karma: 15446734 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Que Nada Device: iPhone8, iPad Air	All it needs is a reference to MR, as it is it could be useful to any reader outfit. The first few words written should be Mobile Read with some new proprietary font.

09-24-2007, 01:18 PM	#108
nekokami fruminous edugeek Posts: 6,745 Karma: 551260 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northeast US Device: iPad, eBw 1150	But the fact that it is in your hand makes it mobile, and the suggestion of text makes it reading. The current logo doesn't have text in it.

09-26-2007, 06:30 AM	#114
aapezzuto Zealot Posts: 116 Karma: 693 Join Date: Sep 2007 Device: none	so its been left alone for more than 24 hours... that mean people like the logo as is, or just people have more of a life than me

09-26-2007, 07:04 AM	#115
mogui eNigma Posts: 503 Karma: 1335 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The Philippines Device: HTC G1 Android FBReader	There are many good ideas, but nobody wants to push to hard for any of them. Is it possible to gain consensus without strong leadership? Stay tuned.

09-26-2007, 08:21 AM	#117
Alexander Turcic Fully Converged Posts: 18,175 Karma: 14021202 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Switzerland Device: Too many to count here.	Please don't take the current logo as a benchmark -- it was created at a time when handhelds still dominated our headlines. That said, I am deeply impressed with the artwork you guys come with it!

09-26-2007, 08:30 AM	#118
yvanleterrible Reborn Paper User Posts: 8,616 Karma: 15446734 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Que Nada Device: iPhone8, iPad Air	I have a few more ideas combined with the main ones issued in this thread but I'd need time to perform. I'll try tonight.

09-26-2007, 01:14 PM	#120
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	I like it, very imaginative. I think this first, rough emulation at it may be a bit too visually complicated for a logo (they should be simple and scalable, after all ), but it's a good idea, and it bears thinking on. Besides, it looks cool!

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