ngarasan VIP
Total posts: 181
20 Apr 2012 19:58

Hi,

I read comments in a topic regarding cobalt logo. I just want to rise it up :D

And I agree 1000% with those comments, Cobalt need new cool logo!

If you agree, vote this idea :D

:D :D :D :D

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Sergey
Total posts: 13,748
21 Apr 2012 06:28

+1. Absolutely!

What are ideas? At least what could be on logo or something?


clowride VIP
Total posts: 1,022
21 Apr 2012 06:43

+1 must have, new génération , new logo


Sergey
Total posts: 13,748
21 Apr 2012 06:49

+1 must have, new génération , new logo

Agree O would like something with 3D effect, full color great icon :)


Sackgesicht VIP
Total posts: 1,636
21 Apr 2012 14:34

maybe some of the creative users can submit a logo design. It might help MintJoomla to concentrate on bug fixing and proper implementation of features while the community helps in this regard ... :D


switchblade1984 VIP
Total posts: 132
22 Apr 2012 03:47

Something 3D like this?

The front face color is Colbalt Blue, The symbol is the Element Cobalt, and its a 3D Cube. Probably not the most practical Idea for a logo or icon.


Sackgesicht VIP
Total posts: 1,636
22 Apr 2012 04:21

The front face color is Colbalt Blue, The symbol is the Element Cobalt, and its a 3D Cube

I like the concept. :D


Sergey
Total posts: 13,748
23 Apr 2012 04:00

Nice concept. I think cube have to be material

You can see cube is already there. we just need to engrave or emboss Co 7 :)


Sergey
Total posts: 13,748
23 Apr 2012 04:04

By the way Co has 27 elements. May be to add small 2 before 7? It is like Joomla 2.5 Cobalt 7 = 27 :O


Sackgesicht VIP
Total posts: 1,636
23 Apr 2012 06:53

May be to add small 2 before 7? It is like Joomla 2.5 Cobalt 7 = 27

Forget about the 2 ... it might just confuse people ... and Cobalt 7 is not any ordinary Cobalt -- it is something very special and precious .. so dont project it as "normal" Cobalt ... :D


Sergey
Total posts: 13,748
23 Apr 2012 07:38

You mean this material?


Sackgesicht VIP
Total posts: 1,636
23 Apr 2012 07:44

no .. i like the material, also the style of the element... just your comment about the number 2. It should not have the number 2 in it .. make it a special "cobalt" .. just cobalt 7 ...


andiamine VIP
Total posts: 295
23 Apr 2012 12:21

i voted !! :D:D


pepperstreet VIP
Total posts: 3,837
23 Apr 2012 15:28

Hey, this was my idea and topic ;-)


pepperstreet VIP
Total posts: 3,837
23 Apr 2012 16:10

I already collected some rough ideas... although i have not much sparetime, i will answer here, because you opened this seperate topic.

First thought:

I also had the material and "element" in my mind. It reminds on the Adobe product range though... but that is not a problem. But remember, you might have to think about 2 products (for now), and you might integrate the MintJoomla leaf concept. A single, good looking cobalt logo might not be enough here...

Brainstorming and googling for Cobalt will lead you to a critical information:

  • Cobalt IS an element. (I also tend to use the 7, instead of the true number!)

  • Emerald IS NOT! (its a compound, so it does not have a "letter" combination, nor a "digit")

Colors:

  • Cobalt appears in different colors. The main color people will have in mind is a "tint of blue".

  • Emerald is expected to be a "tint of green".

  • The base colors could be made of the equal named HEX-colors.

Appearance (Style/Material):

  • Base colors - matte, opaque, very slight gradient (e.g. Adobe CS4-5 app icons)

  • Base colors - shiny, marbled, polished (iPhone, Apple glossy etc.)

  • 2D or 3D

  • Shapes? (round, cubic, abstract, mint leaf etc.)

  • Metal-Frame or AddOn? (silver border, silver letters)

Appearance (Logo/Name):

  • Clean Font (SansSerif, DIN-style, timeless, solid, strong, condensed etc.)

  • Icon first, followed by product name

  • name includes icon (replaces 1 letter etc.)

  • Mint Leaf as little AddOn (visual hint to the developer/company, spans the whole product range)

PS: Yes, i am a picky german graphics designer ;-) surprise, surprise :-)

Here an example of one of my older creations... just for quality demonstration purposes.


andiamine VIP
Total posts: 295
23 Apr 2012 16:40

AngelDesk logo it's very professional, cobalt logo must use this style


Sergey
Total posts: 13,748
23 Apr 2012 19:17

Mike I like all you mentioned, and I like cube on the picture. I think if add there engraving or embossing, that would be enough. I also remembered PS logos.

The only thing I think there should be no product name in the logo. Because we talk more about product icon rather than logo. For example on Angeldesk logo with name will double name. On JED too. Maibe icon and version with text followed by or under the icon?

And I think it should be square. Because in most places even like JED it is like this.


switchblade1984 VIP
Total posts: 132
15 Jun 2012 04:26

OK so I took in all the comments and built on the concept a little bit.

By Sergey Romanov 1 month ago

By the way Co has 27 elements. May be to add small 2 before 7? It is like Joomla 2.5 Cobalt 7 = 27

I made 4 Variations of the new Logo. 2 of them have the Small 2 as you Suggested and 2 without so you can see what would look better. I also made 2 look like they are plain Engraved and the other 2 the same but I gave the engraving a light blue glow so you can see if the logo is too small.

Let me know if you would like to work with this and I can give the Adobe Fireworks PNG file with all the layers editable.


Guest
24 Jun 2012 09:54

What about the 2 a bit closer to the Co letters. I would reduce cube depth but I guess it will no longer be acube..


Sergey
Total posts: 13,748
24 Jun 2012 14:39

It is just not perspective view. Our eyes see differently not very proportional like this one. This is the difference between orthographic

and perspective


Sergey
Total posts: 13,748
24 Jun 2012 14:51

I thought of something like this

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