[Nix-dev] Nix Logo.

[Nicolas Pierron]

Hi Marc,

On Thu, Oct 22, 2009 at 10:19, Marc Weber <marco-oweber at gmx.de> wrote:
> I like the logo.

That's a good start :)

> However I fear that you can't recognize it if scale it down to 20% or
> such.

Currently it is 64 x 64 pixels.  But the template is an SVG file.

> How does it look of you remove one pair of lines ?
>
>     /  /
> ========
>     \  \

Have a look at nix-2.png

nix-3.png is the same but with curved edges of the lambda symbol.

> I think using a simple logo (eg even without relaying on colors)
> is a good idea because people can change the color so that it fits their
> design.
>
> Then you can use it everywhere and still see "Ah that's nix".

You are highlighting one of the point I read while searching a good logo:
- Memorable
- Simple / Describable
- Appropriate / Relevant
- Versatile / Scalable, Effective without colour
- Timeless

see:
- http://www.davidairey.com/what-makes-a-good-logo/
- http://justcreativedesign.com/2009/07/27/what-makes-a-good-logo/


-- 
Nicolas Pierron
http://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolasbpierron - http://nbp.name/
Donald Knuth - I can't go to a restaurant because I keep looking at
the fonts on the menu.
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