[SR-Users] Refreshing the Kamailio logo

[Daniel-Constantin Mierla]

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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Daniel-Constantin Mierla
http://twitter.com/#!/miconda - http://www.linkedin.com/in/miconda