What do you think of the current MobileRead logo? - Page 6

mogui · 08-25-2007, 11:32 PM

The reason I come here is the great content and the good people. I didn't even think about the icon until the question was asked.

At first I thought a thumb would be just fine. Then I fell in love with gingercat's beautiful avatar. Why not a cat? But after seeing Steve's futuristic icon with the shadow underneath, I think I could go with that. It is the cat's miao (my spelling is tending toward the Chinese).

NatCh · 08-26-2007, 12:38 AM

I really like the suggestion of a hand in Steve's logo. I also liked the idea of the text fading to binary.

jasonkchapman · 08-26-2007, 12:10 PM

I agree with NatCh.

Don't forget, folks, a logo is simply supposed to be basic symbology that suggests a meaning. The text<->binary thing sort of puts the "e-" in e-book. Steve's hand and tilted, flat screen suggests hand-held mobility and electronic convenience. I think it works really well and doesn't depend on being large, high-color, or high-res to get the point across.

When it comes to symbols, you can't afford to look at them too literally. We still call them e-books, even though they aren't "books" in the sense of bound paper. We still call comic books books, too. Fictionwise uses a quill pen. It's not literal, but it gets the "fiction" concept across.

Lemurion · 08-26-2007, 12:38 PM

I like Steve's MRlogo3-- the screen with the buttons and shadow. I prefer it to the second one because keeping the arrows on the right keeps them out of the shadow and makes them more distinct. It also helps that it represents text, but does not show any as the mock-latin used in place of text can be annoying.

NatCh · 08-26-2007, 11:54 PM

Agreeing with me is an excellent way to get me to think you're a genius, jasonkchapman!

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Originally Posted by jasonkchapman

... a logo is simply supposed to be basic symbology that suggests a meaning.

That is a really important point, I think. If we get too complex, we lose the point of the logo: something which is quickly and clearly recognizable as being "of MobileRead."

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Originally Posted by Lemurion

I like Steve's MRlogo3-- the screen with the buttons and shadow. I prefer it to the second one because keeping the arrows on the right keeps them out of the shadow and makes them more distinct. It also helps that it represents text, but does not show any as the mock-latin used in place of text can be annoying.

The mock latin is interesting (though I still favor the binary to text thing, personally -- they're not incompatible, I suppose), but I don't really like the arrows.

I really like the stylized hand, for exactly the reasons that jasonkchapman noted (though I hadn't gotten to putting the thought in words): "it suggests hand-held mobility and electronic convenience."

astra · 08-27-2007, 09:01 AM

logo3buttonsun0 and MRlogo3 are the best so far IMHO

jasonkchapman · 08-27-2007, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by NatCh

Agreeing with me is an excellent way to get me to think you're a genius, jasonkchapman!

I took Advanced Suck-up 101 in college. It was part of the "Career Building Series".

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Originally Posted by astra_lestat

logo3buttonsun0 and MRlogo3 are the best so far IMHO

Which one is MRlogo3?

anotherchance · 08-27-2007, 11:49 AM

Probably quite relevant to point out the logo being used by http://www.booksonboard.com/.

jasonkchapman · 08-27-2007, 12:02 PM

Hmmm. Books and bits.... Now there's an idea.

TadW · 08-27-2007, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonkchapman

I agree with NatCh.

Don't forget, folks, a logo is simply supposed to be basic symbology that suggests a meaning. The text<->binary thing sort of puts the "e-" in e-book. Steve's hand and tilted, flat screen suggests hand-held mobility and electronic convenience. I think it works really well and doesn't depend on being large, high-color, or high-res to get the point across.

Good point, Jason. Also, the more basic the logo, the easier it "brands" into people's minds.

Pick any successful company. It's very likely that it uses a surprisingly "simple" logo (simple as in the degree of complexity).

astra · 08-27-2007, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jasonkchapman

Which one is MRlogo3?

MRlogo3

NatCh · 08-27-2007, 02:38 PM

Okay, based unashamedly on one of Steve Jordan's variants, and combining several other ideas kicked around in the discussion, here's my (really) rough example of how I see them going together.

If somebody likes the idea enough, and has better skills/tools/talent in the area and wants to clean it up a bit, please consider yourself gratefully invited to do so.

I'll also upload the "blank" I worked from for the rough parts in case that helps someone (I pretty much borrowed it whole from Steve

).

Lemurion · 08-27-2007, 02:45 PM

Personally, I prefer versions without the hand. It just doesn't seem to fit for me.

tribble · 08-27-2007, 03:25 PM

Just an idea

astra · 08-27-2007, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tribble

Just an idea

Not bad

View Poll Results: What do you think of the current MobileRead Logo
I love it, it must never be changed, my personal world would fall off its axis!	1	1.08%
It's fine the way it is.	8	8.60%
I'd kinda like to see something else.	72	77.42%
I hate it as I hate roaches, as I loathe the scum growing inside disused toilets, as ....	7	7.53%
I would like to design a new one! I'll attach it below when I get something!	5	5.38%
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08-27-2007, 02:38 PM	#87
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	Okay, based unashamedly on one of Steve Jordan's variants, and combining several other ideas kicked around in the discussion, here's my (really) rough example of how I see them going together. If somebody likes the idea enough, and has better skills/tools/talent in the area and wants to clean it up a bit, please consider yourself gratefully invited to do so. I'll also upload the "blank" I worked from for the rough parts in case that helps someone (I pretty much borrowed it whole from Steve ). Attached Thumbnails

08-27-2007, 03:25 PM	#89
tribble iLiad Maniac Posts: 1,382 Karma: 2369 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany Device: Bookeen Opus (i love that thing) and iPad (what an irony)	Just an idea Attached Thumbnails

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08-25-2007, 11:32 PM	#76
mogui eNigma Posts: 503 Karma: 1335 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The Philippines Device: HTC G1 Android FBReader	The reason I come here is the great content and the good people. I didn't even think about the icon until the question was asked. At first I thought a thumb would be just fine. Then I fell in love with gingercat's beautiful avatar. Why not a cat? But after seeing Steve's futuristic icon with the shadow underneath, I think I could go with that. It is the cat's miao (my spelling is tending toward the Chinese).

08-26-2007, 12:38 AM	#77
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	I really like the suggestion of a hand in Steve's logo. I also liked the idea of the text fading to binary.

08-26-2007, 12:10 PM	#78
jasonkchapman Guru Posts: 767 Karma: 2347 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NYC Device: Sony Reader, nook, Droid, nookColor, nookTablet	I agree with NatCh. Don't forget, folks, a logo is simply supposed to be basic symbology that suggests a meaning. The text<->binary thing sort of puts the "e-" in e-book. Steve's hand and tilted, flat screen suggests hand-held mobility and electronic convenience. I think it works really well and doesn't depend on being large, high-color, or high-res to get the point across. When it comes to symbols, you can't afford to look at them too literally. We still call them e-books, even though they aren't "books" in the sense of bound paper. We still call comic books books, too. Fictionwise uses a quill pen. It's not literal, but it gets the "fiction" concept across.

08-26-2007, 12:38 PM	#79
Lemurion eReader Posts: 2,750 Karma: 4968470 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Note 5; PW3; Nook HD+; ChuWi Hi12; iPad	I like Steve's MRlogo3-- the screen with the buttons and shadow. I prefer it to the second one because keeping the arrows on the right keeps them out of the shadow and makes them more distinct. It also helps that it represents text, but does not show any as the mock-latin used in place of text can be annoying.

08-27-2007, 09:01 AM	#81
astra The Introvert Posts: 8,307 Karma: 1000077497 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United Kingdom Device: Sony Reader PRS-650 & 505 & 500	logo3buttonsun0 and MRlogo3 are the best so far IMHO

08-27-2007, 11:49 AM	#83
anotherchance Zealot Posts: 115 Karma: 666 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Philadelphia, PA Device: PRS-505	Probably quite relevant to point out the logo being used by http://www.booksonboard.com/.

08-27-2007, 12:02 PM	#84
jasonkchapman Guru Posts: 767 Karma: 2347 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NYC Device: Sony Reader, nook, Droid, nookColor, nookTablet	Hmmm. Books and bits.... Now there's an idea.

08-27-2007, 02:45 PM	#88
Lemurion eReader Posts: 2,750 Karma: 4968470 Join Date: Aug 2007 Device: Note 5; PW3; Nook HD+; ChuWi Hi12; iPad	Personally, I prefer versions without the hand. It just doesn't seem to fit for me.

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