[sr-dev] Refreshing the Kamailio logo

[Olle E. Johansson]

I like basing the new one on the Kamailo World logo (like I did on Facebook, Twitter and G+)
But I don't like the font selection in Freds version. That can be fixed.

I vote for going down this path  - A1. We're used to it already and starting a new project
will take a lot of energy (and a lot of beers).

We can spend the beers and the energy somewhere else, like colour of the t-shirts or
taste of the Kamailio candy. Fred has already gotten the right to decide how the
Kamailio cookie should taste and look like :-)

/O

On 03 Dec 2014, at 15:11, Fred Posner <fred at palner.com> wrote:

> 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.
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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
>> 
> 
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