[sr-dev] Refreshing the Kamailio logo

Fred Posner fred at palner.com
Wed Dec 3 15:26:43 CET 2014


My graphics skills, much like my hair, is limited. That being said, I do 
have the skills to replace the font with whatever is requested.

I'll base the final cookie on the logo. =)

Fred Posner
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On 12/03/2014 09:20 AM, Olle E. Johansson wrote:
> 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.
>> http://www.palner.com (web)
>> +1-503-914-0999 (direct)
>> +1-954-472-2896 (fax)
>>
>> 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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