Difference between revisions of "Logo History"

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[[Image:OSGeo 200 85 pixel.png|thumb|right|200px|Logo in 200 pixels width]]  
 
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The OSGeo [[Logo]] was updated in November 2008. The old version is still around, if you see it consider exchanging it for the current one or let  the operator of the website know of the change.  
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The OSGeo [[Logo]] was updated in November 2008. Please only use [[Logo | this version]].
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
 
[[Image:OSGeo Logo 150by59 pixel.png|thumb|right|150px|Old OSGeo Logo]]
 
[[Image:OSGeo Logo 150by59 pixel.png|thumb|right|150px|Old OSGeo Logo]]
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The original Logo was created in summer 2006 (see at right).  
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The original Logo was created in summer 2006 (see at right) following a call for proposals. We kept it for two years, it appeared on our first conferences, trade fair presences and t-shirts. It is still around in older publications.  
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The new logo came into being through an incredibly slow process running for more than a year. Technical reasons like better stichability were the initial reasons to update it but then a professional designer made a few suggestions and we have created a short story around it. Here it goes:
 
  
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''The tips of the compass rose have grown out of the outer ring. OSGeo is growing bigger than we imagined and it has grown beyond its initial scope. The outer ring is open so that OSGeo can connect with others.''
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== 2008 ==
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The redesigned logo was created in a long process and many discussions over more than a year. Technical reasons like better stichability were the initial reasons to update it but then a professional designer made a few suggestions and we have created a short story around it. Here it goes:
  
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Which can be different tag lines. There is the general OSGeo tag line "Your Open Source Compass"[1] and already three more versions for the sponsors reading "Sustaining", "Supporting" and "Associate" plus two special versions reading "Projects" and "Incubation". As yet we have no tag lines for "Education" and Geodata" but this can be changed.
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'''The tips of the compass rose have grown out of the outer ring. '''
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'''This is to show that OSGeo has grown beýond it's initial scop.'''
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'''The outer ring is open so that OSGeo can connect with others.'''
  
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== Local Chapter Usage ==
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The general OSGeo tag line is '''"Your Open Source Compass"'''. There are three additional official tag lines for the sponsors reading "Sustaining", "Supporting" and "Associate" plus two special versions for our projects reading "Project" for graduated projects and "Incubation" for projects that are still in incubation. These last versions can only be used by Open Source software projects which have applied for [[Incubation]] or graduated and comply to the OSGeo quality criteria - the OSGeo way of doing Open Source Geospatial.
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Local Chapters are invited to use the logo creatively in their local interpretations, adaptations or inclusion with existing organizations. If unsure whether this is compatible with our Logo Guidelines, simply ask us.
 
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Further suggestions are welcome.  
 
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== Extra Versions ==
 
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If you need your own version of the OSGeo Logo reading your [[Local Chapters]] initials or domain name, feel free to create it. Embrace the new OSGeo logo in your design and wear it with respect. Leave the sponsor logos as they are and use them only if you are an official sponsor.
 
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== Technical Notices ==
 
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* If you need special formats or resolutions go ahead or ask us.
 
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* Beware of the colors in the EPS files, GIMP tends to render them in primary colors.
 
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* The Logo Guidelines need to be updated. They detail usage, color codes and copyright information. Especially usage has been relaxed considerably to allow for more creativity.
 

Revision as of 07:26, 20 November 2011

Logo in 200 pixels width

The OSGeo Logo was updated in November 2008. Please only use this version.

History

Old OSGeo Logo

The original Logo was created in summer 2006 (see at right) following a call for proposals. We kept it for two years, it appeared on our first conferences, trade fair presences and t-shirts. It is still around in older publications.

2008

The redesigned logo was created in a long process and many discussions over more than a year. Technical reasons like better stichability were the initial reasons to update it but then a professional designer made a few suggestions and we have created a short story around it. Here it goes: 

The tips of the compass rose have grown out of the outer ring.  
This is to show that OSGeo has grown beýond it's initial scop.
The outer ring is open so that OSGeo can connect with others.

The general OSGeo tag line is "Your Open Source Compass". There are three additional official tag lines for the sponsors reading "Sustaining", "Supporting" and "Associate" plus two special versions for our projects reading "Project" for graduated projects and "Incubation" for projects that are still in incubation. These last versions can only be used by Open Source software projects which have applied for Incubation or graduated and comply to the OSGeo quality criteria - the OSGeo way of doing Open Source Geospatial.

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