[Showme-devel] DebConf16 style guide: ShowMeBox designs...

[Bernelle Verster]

Gar! I keep replying from the wrong email, then my email to the list
bounces. sorry!

On Wed, Oct 21, 2015 at 12:53 PM, Bernelle Verster <bernellev at gmail.com> wrote:
> On Wed, Oct 21, 2015 at 12:43 PM, Siri Reiter <siri at jones.dk> wrote:
>> Hi, everyone,
>>
>> On 21-10-2015 09:26, Bernelle Verster wrote:
>>> Hi Siri
>>>
>>> The Style Guide for DebConf16 is now available:
>>>
>>> https://wiki.debconf.org/wiki/DebConf16/Artwork
>>
>> Thanks for this link. It makes me happy to see a styleguide in Debian.
>> It makes collaborative work so much easier.
>
> Tammy would be so glad to hear :)
>>
>>
>>> We would need a logo for the ShowMeBox in due course, would you be
>>> willing to design something? I think it could be anything you want,
>>> and we can all brainstorm and help, of course. I do not think it needs
>>> to be related to DebConf16 or anything, but I included the link to the
>>> style guide if you want to keep it coherent, completely up to you.
>>
>>
>>> We are busy with fundraising for DebConf16 at the moment, and want to
>>> include ShowMeBox in places, so a logo sooner rather than later would
>>> be nice, but it is not yet urgent.
>>>
>>> Please let me have your thoughts.
>>
>> Thanks for pushing. Of course, I'm up to it, and I'll do my best to make
>> an open design process.
>>
>> It's somewhat of an automatic impulse that any project should have it's
>> own logo, but not always the best choice. Anyway, a strong "why" is the
>> foundation of everything. A logo or mascot reflects what is, makes it
>> visible and stronger.
>>
>> Maybe we don't need a logo and/or identity of our own.
>> If this project is tied to DebConf16 as a gimmick, it might better be
>> included in or part of the identity of DebConf16. I see it as such.
>
> I agree that it should share identity with DebConf16. But a question,
> would we want the ShowMeBox to survive past DebConf16? I don't think
> that would limit us, but we should then not make it too context
> specific - I would e.g. not include the words DebConf16 or Cape Town
> in the logo.
>>
>> In my mind, the swirl part of the DebConf16 logo is emphasizing the
>> element of evolution through many steps or with joint effort of many
>> individuals, and that fits well with the educational goal of ShowMeBox.
>> I think it's a good idea to use that element somehow. That will also
>> visually tie the project to Debian.
>
> Agreed.
>>
>> Here are some thought strings about what ShowMeBox is about:
>>
>> Part of Debian
>> Part of DebConf16
>> Educational
>> For the youth
>> Inclusive
>> About statistics
>> About Big Data
>> About Open Data
>> A challenge
>> Societal involvement, possible impact
>> Local/Cape Town/ South Africa/ Southern African countries?
>> Involving geodata
>> About human activities
>> About teamwork
>> About tech
>
> I would emphasise the Debian, the openness of it, open hardware (the
> box idea works for me, maybe a 'squircle' - a rounded square), and
> data/datapoints, so the dotty swirl works for me.
>>
>> Please comment and add more if you think anything. Even if what you
>> think is banal.
>>
>> A first thought: We could go with a box in some form (banal, right?) and
>> DebConf16 dotty swirl, using DebConf16 colours or hues. Or we could
>> think a little further. After all, it is not about the box, is it?
>> However, a box is also a great metaphor:
>>
>> Thinking outside the box
>> Coming out - showing what you've got
>> Pandora's box - opening up to something possibly "dangerous"
>> ...
>
> As said, the box idea works for me. Also it's ShowMeBOX :D
>>
>> Also, this is an exercise in "boxing" a version of Debian. :-)
>>
>> If you don't thing you have any creative input, I'd still like comments
>> on whether we want this to be strongly tied to/ part of DebConf16 in
>> it's essence, or something more in it's own right. Even if it's said
>> earlier, repeat it. We need the strong "why".
>
> So quick logo to me is a squircle with the dotty swirl overlay, and
> 'ShowMeBox' written in the swirly 'Lobster' font used in DC16 design
> that Tammy likes so much.
>
> Maybe following the badge design somewhat? with the textured purple
> background an option (a white background and a transparent background
> needs to be alternatives).
>
> Thanks!
> B
>>
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Siri
>>
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