[sr-dev] Refreshing the Kamailio logo

[Fred Posner]

Re A1)

For the banner and table banner, I modified the font to use Open Sans 
(the font has an open license) and added "the open source sip server 
project".

The green/grey parts and the rest were vectorized and can be reproduced 
at large, high res.

http://fredposner.com/kamailio/kamailio_banner.png (small example)
http://fredposner.com/kamailio/kamailio_banner.pdf (larger)
http://fredposner.com/kamailio/kamailio_table.pdf (large no domain)

The pdf files were used to print the banner and the table cover for 
Astricon 2013 and are high res, printer quality.

If those images are liked, I can get whatever high res files you want 
from them (in the desired sizes).

The adobe illustrator files are also in that directory.

Re A2)

Palner will match the price of the bronze package in contribution.

Fred Posner
The Palner Group, Inc.
http://www.palner.com (web)
+1-503-914-0999 (direct)
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On 12/03/2014 04:24 AM, Daniel-Constantin Mierla wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I was considering to discuss the state of Kamailio project logo for a
> while. The current state is ambiguous, to say at least - various logos
> in different places. When OpenSER was renamed in Kamailio we were trying
> to get something new, but due to the 'forks and dark waters' at that
> time, this process was never completing, meanwhile using an adaptation
> of old openser logo. However, there are no high resolution or other
> variants suitable for using in particular conditions (e.g., black and
> white, big posters).
>
> First, a question that we should decide on: shall we aim for a new logo
> or try to get someone to make proper graphics from the current shape?
> (for reference, the logo from
> http://www.kamailio.org/wp-images/kamailio-rock-logo.jpg).
>
> I would prefer to go for a new logo, but I admit that this process can
> become complex, a mater of tastes, not something we can decide on
> technical aspects. Therefore, if it ends up in something that doesn't
> seem to have the acceptance of major contributors (with coding,
> advertising/promoting, ...) to the project, then we stick with current
> for a while.
>
> My preference is based on the fact that Kamailio evolved over the time,
> has its own identity, so a fresh look of the logo would reflect that better.
>
> I am listing here the options, that people can express preference on:
>
> A) New logo
>
> A1) variant based on Kamailio World logo (used by twitter
> kamailioproject account and on some materials at various events). It was
> a backup variant so far as we had high resolution graphics that could be
> adapted to get a good image for big posters. Can be seen at:
>
>    -
> http://www.kamailio.org/pub/kamailio-logos/variants/kamailio-from-world-logo.png
>    - http://www.fredposner.com/1471/kamailio-at-astricon-2013/
>
> A2) use a professional service for that. Kamailio World logo was made
> with 99designs.com service, which is quite good considering there will
> be many submissions to choose between, options can be visible by
> everyone. There might be other similar services, this is one I have
> experience with and worked fine in the past -- anyhow, it has to be
> something that all management and solution can be done online. Asipto
> can sponsor at least the bronze package if 99designs is going to be
> used, maybe others want to participate with extra funds to get a better
> package.
>
> A3) leverage on community, in case some companies have internal
> designers or some of you have such skills or friends. Perhaps this has
> the highest risk on escalating, given that is going to be some direct
> involvement in proposals and selection.
>
> B) Old logo
>
> B1) get someone to produce high resolution graphics from existing logo
>
> No matter what variant, who will do the work or financial contribution,
> will get credits via our web site. However, all the rights of the
> resulting logo will belong to the Kamailio project.
>
> To conclude, the order of my preferences: A2, A1, A3, B1
>
> Looking forward to feedback from many of you!
>
> Cheers,
> Daniel
>