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Help us Improve our Logo

  • February 20, 2004 at 8:29 am

    #494937

    I like # 3 and # 6... perhaps because I'm partial to yellow.  I like the size of # 1 though.

    I also think the ray tracing (or whatever it is) on the text "SQL" takes away from it's legibility.

    Terry

  • February 20, 2004 at 8:34 am

    #494940

    I'm afraid I agree with those who are wondering what the purpose of this redesign is. The box appears to be just an element to add color and visual recognition, but the meaning in relation to SQL Server.Com does not come through, so simply changing the colors doesn't do anything. Adding dimension and shadowing to the image adds to the size of your graphic, increasing download time on the web, without being value added; your original "flat" image is as attractive and more efficient. I like moving the "SQL" inside the sweep to reduce some of the white space, but I'd like to see you keep the SQLServer.Com together. When I was first using this site, it was that full text part of the logo that helped me remember your URL. The discussion from Antares686 about the branding is so important that if you plan to make changes, take the time to know why you are doing it and what the changes are adding to your identity.

    Cheryl Flood

    Graphic Artist/Web Designer

  • February 20, 2004 at 9:11 am

    #494947

    Call me picky, but it does not really say database, except the SQL text. In any case 1 is best. I am not a fan of shinny text like this...

     

  • February 20, 2004 at 9:24 am

    #494950

    Interesting to see what you think. And some talent here as well. I'd never have noticed the light sources being different. Of course, stick figures are slightly challending to me.

    My wife and oldest think our logo has a dradle in it. Brian came up with it and I'm not sure it has any real meaning. However I've grown used to it and not sure I want to get rid of it.

    We'll get a voting system in place, and include the current one. I'm kind of curious to see how many people want to change things.

  • February 20, 2004 at 11:04 am

    #494980

    Excellent eye! Yes, they need the same light source.

    As far as size, I made the drafts larger to show details. The final logo size is up to the guys, but my guess is it will be the same.

    When we narrow in on colors and layout I will make another batch in final size for people to review.

    Great feedback!

    Thanks,

    Rob

  • February 20, 2004 at 12:45 pm

    #494993

    I don't see a reason why we are going away from the current one!!

    If you want a different logo, try entirely different one, instead of building based on existing one.

    Linto

  • February 21, 2004 at 4:55 am

    #495040

    Am I missing something?  Where is the flaming logo? There *HAS* to be flames.

     

    Please keep whatever choice optimized for slow connections..

  • February 21, 2004 at 1:30 pm

    #495045

    I have to say that they are all better than anything that I could have managed.  If I had to choose from the six on offer then it would either be #3 or #6.

    I don't think that any of them really say SQL to me or database.

    To be honest, I  think I bought one of the boxes from mothercare to give to my new nephew

    Why not have an open competition where Andy, Steve and the Brians produce a shortlist and the rest of vote?

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  • February 21, 2004 at 3:33 pm

    #495048

    Layout #1 with the cube colors from #3.

  • February 22, 2004 at 1:06 pm

    #495066

    Layout #1 with the colours of #2. As for colours why not harmonize it with those from the forum template? Maybe you can make the whole thingt animated

    Seriously, is there an urgent need to change the logo? I like the one right now.

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    Frank Kalis
    Microsoft SQL Server MVP
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  • February 23, 2004 at 7:40 am

    #495130

    Hi Andy,

    I hope u never asked...but now that u have...take this into account for the record as well.

    i wud like the Cube from the logo along with a Cylinder...depicting a Db or maybe just the image for a DB (cylinder) out there rather than have a Bbq'ed cube.

    No offence intended.

    Cheers,


    Arvind

  • February 23, 2004 at 8:39 pm

    #495236

    Hello All,

    I like #1, becuase it looks smaller, and I also think it would be great if the rectangulr stuff comes in the center and it rotates, more like a gif file. I didn't do any help in designing, so you can ignore my comments.

    Thanks,

    Rami

  • February 24, 2004 at 1:51 pm

    #495411

    I agree with some other people here, that I prefer getting rid of this cube and get something new. Cylinder (to represent Database) is one idea.

  • February 25, 2004 at 10:17 pm

    #495738

    I like #1 but I don't understand the point of having the cube either, like a lot of other people.

    Why not have a database symbol?  That makes more sense to me.

  • May 14, 2004 at 2:36 pm

    #506547

    I like # 4.... green is a cool box color... and I like the light blue on the top of the rods!

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