So it seems I might have come across as being negative and I guess some have seen my last few posts as diatribes.
Just to be clear on something I'm genuinely not trying to be rude, I'm trying to build awareness because I can see a problem that I think will ultimately have an effect on the software and the developers themselves; which obviously I don't want, because I enjoying using this software immensely and I want it to succeed. I don't gain anything personally from doing this, except the satisfaction of giving something back.
I think the general consensus in Habariland is split with regards to my logo proposal:
Those who think the current logo is good and we don't need something new.
and those who like the 'idea' of the question mark, just not the current execution of the one I've presented.
Honestly, I can live with that; actually this can be considered as progress. Would it be useful to have a look at drawing a couple of other question marks? Would that be a rewarding or ultimately futile effort/exercise? Should i just carry on with the next task I've been working on (namely the website)? Would it actually be something to present for a vote by the community? Is there any point?
I ask only because I obviously want things to move in a positive direction to make the software better and to make the experience of using the software better.
...i" rel="tag">habari and marketing Khaled, I'll save the rhetoric and be blunt. You clearly have had more passion about ...
Listen - I'm not a dev but I know you were involved early on with Habari, recently went to WP and even more recently returned to the fold.
I think the design of this blog and the admin interface is simply superb. If you even had a small involvement in the latter, then I welcome you back to the Habari community with open arms and a free drink of your choice.
I view your contribution as wholly positive. I like your logo but I also liked the old one.
What I also liked was the fact, you went out and and did something instead of introspective navel gazing, discussing the merits or otherwise of the current logo.
You've got people talking which is good.
Personally speaking, while I appreciate what you say about branding, I'd like to see your considerable design talents brought to bear on the Habari web site.
Love and light
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Andy
looking at files on the google groups... was this logo never not used? it's really nice, simple and elegant http://habari-users.googlegroups.com/web/logo-080909.png?gda=F5hbxUEAAAD54NvsWzcAuPyUOSX6nfb4QzL4y4nUvuUARhpDLQzMldDmgHCZPFR99v_J33tC7udTCT_pCLcFTwcI3Sro5jAzlXFeCn-cdYleF-vtiGpWAA
I fall firmly into the first camp myself. I think the logo we have is unique, recognizable, and has a great story behind it. However, I agree that the branding as a whole needs a lot of work. I'd be interested to see what you might come up with if you attempted to incorporate the existing logo into a wordmark.
Hey Andy, written some more about branding, and hopefully the design of the website can also follow suit as well. I've got my ideas, which are kinda half baked. I've been playing around with PS for a few days now. Not ready to completely show anything yet, but hopefully in the not too distant future we'll have that sorted out as well.