[wp-design] [Fwd: Re: WordPress Logo]

[Chris Davis]

I actually don't mind the hearts, but it feels way too much like MS's
current branding scheme... But if I had to choose, I would go with the
first one out of this bunch.


On Wed, 23 Mar 2005 07:10:56 +0100, Michael Heilemann <heilemann at mac.com> wrote:
> I actually really like these; they're very 2005, but that's okay (just
> look at how Apple manages to renew their old logo).
> 
> And, I think the hearts are instantly recognizable.
> 
> - Mike
> 
> 
> On Mar 23, 2005, at 12:49 AM, Matt Mullenweg wrote:
> 
> > I'm all about the loooove. Thoughts?
> >
> > Note we still haven't seen what Jason Santa Maria is going to do.
> >
> > -------- Original Message --------
> > Subject:      Re: WordPress Logo
> > Date:         Tue, 22 Mar 2005 23:29:17 +0000
> > From:         Denis Radenkovic <denis at 38one.com>
> > To:   Matthew Mullenweg <m at mullenweg.com>
> > References:   <420D9108.9080400 at mullenweg.com>
> > <421647A6.1020707 at 38one.com> <4217C520.9070105 at mullenweg.com>
> > <4219DA4F.5040201 at 38one.com> <421BE7D9.1010603 at mullenweg.com>
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi Matthew,
> >
> > Please find attached the logo proposals I have made for the new
> > WordPress identity. I apologise if I made you wait a bit too long.
> >
> > I have made three proposals, and I will continue working on the one you
> > choose. I have tried to make an eye-catching symbol that will help to
> > make the new WordPress identity good-looking, easily recognizable and
> > different from the competition.
> >
> > A few words about all three proposals,
> > All of them can be rendered in three dimensions and colour, but at the
> > same time they work well in 2D, as well as in black and white.
> > A funky and fashionable look was also one of the things I wanted to
> > achieve, but as it should appeal to different tastes of different
> > people, I think it shouldn't go too far!
> > All of the marks work well in very small dimensions.
> >
> > *heart_logo.jpg *and *heart_RGB_logo.jpg *
> > The idea is a 'W' letter while the shape at the left of the logo
> > conveys
> > a heart shape which evokes the value of WordPress as an exciting and
> > free, but at the same time, priceless blogging software.
> > The idea regarding colours, was to work in RGB colours. The shape of
> > the
> > 'W' is conveyed  from the shape of the rotated speech bubble. The
> > advantage of the heart_RGB_logo.jpg is that it works well in RGB
> > colours
> > and it gives more an impression of speech bubbles and conversation.
> >
> > *think_01.jpg*
> > The last one is slightly different. It graphically describes how easy
> > it
> > is to start blogging on your own website by using WordPress. With
> > WordPress you can quite literally "plug in and play", but it is also
> > very versatile and customisable at the same time. The 'W' has a more
> > rounded look which evokes the sense of lightness and ease; this extends
> > into two small thought bubbles. I have added my own tagline!
> >
> > At this stage, all three designs need to be developed further, and I
> > would work on the one that you choose. I am also thinking of developing
> > a customized typography for WordPress that would fit better with the
> > logo. The one I've used here is just an example.
> >
> > Let me know your thought on the design.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Denis
> >
> >
> > --
> > Matt Mullenweg
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