Logo-Refinement: 1 - "CO-Arrow" #83

Flummic commented 2025年06月15日 13:54:22 +02:00

Hello everyone!
Better late than never - this issue is dedicated to refine Logo-Finalist 1 - "CO-Arrow" from this issue: #78
drawing

The goal here is:

• to collect feedback
• iterate on refinement ideas
• maye play with color-versions (as an addition to the monochrome main logo)

Feel free to come up with your own versions/refinements - I would love to see them! ❤️
All the "iterations" I post here are just ideas it does not mean, that I prefer them over the "original" version :)

Hello everyone! Better late than never - this issue is dedicated to refine Logo-Finalist 1 - "CO-Arrow" from this issue: https://codeberg.org/comaps/Governance/issues/78 <img src="https://codeberg.org/attachments/96ad1c5d-84cc-4754-a614-17f5372bd2be" alt="drawing" width="200"/> The goal here is: - to collect feedback - iterate on refinement ideas - maye play with color-versions (as an addition to the monochrome main logo) Feel free to come up with your own versions/refinements - I would love to see them! ❤️ All the "iterations" I post here are just ideas it does not mean, that I prefer them over the "original" version :)

Flummic commented 2025年06月15日 13:55:47 +02:00

Iteration 1: Made the "ring" bigger and rounded the corners more ... might be a bit too much?

Iteration 1: Made the "ring" bigger and rounded the corners more ... might be a bit too much?

Flummic commented 2025年06月15日 13:56:24 +02:00

Iteration 2: Like Iteration1, but a little bit "less" 😄

Iteration 2: Like Iteration1, but a little bit "less" 😄

Flummic commented 2025年06月15日 13:57:48 +02:00

Iteration 3: Trying to make the shape more distinct by adding a circle - just experimenting here 👀

Iteration 3: Trying to make the shape more distinct by adding a circle - just experimenting here 👀

Flummic commented 2025年06月15日 13:58:19 +02:00

Iteration 4: Made the Circle bigger to break up the shape more

Iteration 4: Made the Circle bigger to break up the shape more

Flummic commented 2025年06月15日 13:59:53 +02:00

Iteration 5: Made the Circle even bigger to make the shape a bit less symmetrical

Iteration 5: Made the Circle even bigger to make the shape a bit less symmetrical

Flummic commented 2025年06月15日 14:00:48 +02:00

Iteration 6: like 4, but with two circles - I kinda like it... the circles + ring could be interpreted as stylized humans aka the CoMaps-Community 😄

Iteration 6: like 4, but with two circles - I kinda like it... the circles + ring could be interpreted as stylized humans aka the CoMaps-Community 😄

Flummic commented 2025年06月15日 14:01:33 +02:00

Iteration 7: Added another separation to the ring

Iteration 7: Added another separation to the ring

Ghost commented 2025年06月15日 15:34:23 +02:00

@Flummic wrote in #83 (comment):

Iteration 6: like 4, but with two circles - I kinda like it... the circles + ring could be interpreted as stylized humans aka the CoMaps-Community 😄

Looks like my vacuum-cleaning-robot. ;)

But i like the Original the most :)

@Flummic wrote in https://codeberg.org/comaps/Governance/issues/83#issuecomment-5394765: > Iteration 6: like 4, but with two circles - I kinda like it... the circles + ring could be interpreted as stylized humans aka the CoMaps-Community :smile: Looks like my vacuum-cleaning-robot. ;) But i like the Original the most :)

Ghost commented 2025年06月15日 15:38:33 +02:00

I also got an Idea: Ive removed the circle - borders still should be cleaned up!

I also got an Idea: Ive removed the circle - borders still should be cleaned up!

pastk commented 2025年06月15日 19:34:26 +02:00

Iteration 2 looks quite good IMO, on par with the original.

Iteration 6 is interesting

`Iteration 2` looks quite good IMO, on par with the original. `Iteration 6` is interesting

pastk commented 2025年06月15日 19:38:05 +02:00

It'd be interesting to see some colored options.

There are basically three elements in the logo and if one of them will get color, then probably another one should be colored two and the third would remain white.

E.g. orange C, dark green O part and a white arrow?

It'd be interesting to see some colored options. There are basically three elements in the logo and if one of them will get color, then probably another one should be colored two and the third would remain white. E.g. orange C, dark green O part and a white arrow?

Ghost commented 2025年06月15日 21:07:39 +02:00

@vipo wrote in #83 (comment):

@Flummic wrote in #83 (comment):

Iteration 6: like 4, but with two circles - I kinda like it... the circles + ring could be interpreted as stylized humans aka the CoMaps-Community 😄

Looks like my vacuum-cleaning-robot. ;)

I think if the Circle outlines are a bit more balanced with the rest (regarding spacing). It might be a good candidate!

@vipo wrote in https://codeberg.org/comaps/Governance/issues/83#issuecomment-5395836: > @Flummic wrote in #83 (comment): > > > Iteration 6: like 4, but with two circles - I kinda like it... the circles + ring could be interpreted as stylized humans aka the CoMaps-Community :smile: > > Looks like my vacuum-cleaning-robot. ;) I think if the Circle outlines are a bit more balanced with the rest (regarding spacing). It might be a good candidate!

Flummic commented 2025年06月16日 21:23:57 +02:00

@pastk wrote in #83 (comment):

It'd be interesting to see some colored options.

There are basically three elements in the logo and if one of them will get color, then probably another one should be colored two and the third would remain white.

E.g. orange C, dark green O part and a white arrow?

I tried some color variations - I'm a little bit "unsure" about the more colorful ones, but what do you think?

OG-Version with slight color

@pastk wrote in https://codeberg.org/comaps/Governance/issues/83#issuecomment-5397801: > It'd be interesting to see some colored options. > > There are basically three elements in the logo and if one of them will get color, then probably another one should be colored two and the third would remain white. > > E.g. orange C, dark green O part and a white arrow? I tried some color variations - I'm a little bit "unsure" about the more colorful ones, but what do you think? OG-Version with slight color

Flummic commented 2025年06月16日 21:24:24 +02:00

Iteration 2 with slight color

Iteration 2 with slight color

Flummic commented 2025年06月16日 21:25:01 +02:00

Iteration 2 with bold color

Iteration 2 with bold color

Flummic commented 2025年06月16日 21:25:23 +02:00

Iteration 2 with 3 different colors

Iteration 2 with 3 different colors

Flummic commented 2025年06月16日 21:27:07 +02:00

@vipo wrote in #83 (comment):

I think if the Circle outlines are a bit more balanced with the rest (regarding spacing). It might be a good candidate!

I'm not quite sure if I did what you described, but (at least in my mind) I tried to even out the spacing a bit :)

Iteration 6.1:

@vipo wrote in https://codeberg.org/comaps/Governance/issues/83#issuecomment-5398551: > I think if the Circle outlines are a bit more balanced with the rest (regarding spacing). It might be a good candidate! I'm not quite sure if I did what you described, but (at least in my mind) I tried to even out the spacing a bit :) Iteration 6.1:

Flummic commented 2025年06月16日 21:29:03 +02:00

@vipo wrote in #83 (comment):

I also got an Idea: Ive removed the circle - borders still should be cleaned up!

I tried to create an iteration based on your idea 👍 -> Iteration 8

@vipo wrote in https://codeberg.org/comaps/Governance/issues/83#issuecomment-5395869: > I also got an Idea: Ive removed the circle - borders still should be cleaned up! I tried to create an iteration based on your idea 👍 -> Iteration 8

Flummic commented 2025年06月16日 21:29:44 +02:00

Just for fun I also created a concept iteration with 3 Circles -> Iteration 9
It looks kinda cool to me, but it looses the readability of the "CO"-Aspect, which probably is not a good trade 😄

Just for fun I also created a concept iteration with 3 Circles -> Iteration 9 It looks kinda cool to me, but it looses the readability of the "CO"-Aspect, which probably is not a good trade 😄

Flummic commented 2025年06月16日 21:33:45 +02:00

Feel free to share your feedback until tomorrow and I will try to create a "final" refined Version tomorrow in the evening.
My current state of mind leans towards using either:

• the original design
• Iteration 2 (my personal fav atm but not by far)
• Iteration 6

I do kind of like the two-tone-color-versions (with the very subtle colors) though - What do you think?

Feel free to share your feedback until tomorrow and I will try to create a "final" refined Version tomorrow in the evening. My current state of mind leans towards using either: - the original design - Iteration 2 (my personal fav atm but not by far) - Iteration 6 I do kind of like the two-tone-color-versions (with the very subtle colors) though - What do you think?

memqaj commented 2025年06月17日 10:51:14 +02:00

@Flummic wrote in #83 (comment):

Just for fun I also created a concept iteration with 3 Circles -> Iteration 9 It looks kinda cool to me, but it looses the readability of the "CO"-Aspect, which probably is not a good trade 😄

This is basically Ubuntu with an arrow, I think it should be more distinct

@Flummic wrote in https://codeberg.org/comaps/Governance/issues/83#issuecomment-5415945: > Just for fun I also created a concept iteration with 3 Circles -> Iteration 9 It looks kinda cool to me, but it looses the readability of the "CO"-Aspect, which probably is not a good trade :smile: This is basically Ubuntu with an arrow, I think it should be more distinct

pastk commented 2025年06月17日 11:43:19 +02:00

IMO its distinct enough from the Ubuntu logo. And some resemblance to it won't hurt (as its also about humanity/community and FOSS).
Upd: people say the CO-Arrow is basically also an Open Collective logo with an arrow :) IMO the mere presence of the arrow makes it distinct enough

Actually it looks very nice!
And has both a community and maps aspect ❤️
Though its basically a new logo quite distinct from the original CO-Arrow.

IMO its distinct enough from the Ubuntu logo. And some resemblance to it won't hurt (as its also about humanity/community and FOSS). Upd: people say the CO-Arrow is basically also an Open Collective logo with an arrow :) IMO the mere presence of the arrow makes it distinct enough Actually it looks very nice! And has both a community and maps aspect ❤️ Though its basically a new logo quite distinct from the original CO-Arrow.

pastk commented 2025年06月17日 11:46:50 +02:00

@Flummic wrote in #83 (comment):

Iteration 2 with 3 different colors

I like it except that the dark green is too dark :)

Maybe try to replace it with a slight color from "Iteration 2 with slight color"

@Flummic wrote in https://codeberg.org/comaps/Governance/issues/83#issuecomment-5415897: > Iteration 2 with 3 different colors I like it except that the dark green is too dark :) Maybe try to replace it with a slight color from "Iteration 2 with slight color"

pastk commented 2025年06月17日 11:48:55 +02:00

@Flummic an important question is how do you see the logo as an application launcher icon.

E.g. in case it'd rounded by the system it'd make the olive background round too and it won't be as much of it.

@Flummic an important question is how do you see the logo as an application launcher icon. E.g. in case it'd rounded by the system it'd make the olive background round too and it won't be as much of it.

mockballd commented 2025年06月17日 22:58:49 +02:00

What if the arrow hinted at an M?

What if the arrow hinted at an _M_?

mockballd commented 2025年06月17日 23:34:37 +02:00

Also could lean into the compass metaphor.

Also could lean into the compass metaphor.

Ghost commented 2025年06月18日 07:10:29 +02:00

Good idea, but it shouldn't get too messy either.
I'd either change the arrow or the ring - not both at once ;)

Good idea, but it shouldn't get too messy either. I'd either change the arrow or the ring - not both at once ;)

gedankenstuecke commented 2025年06月19日 15:51:48 +02:00

@Flummic wrote in #83 (comment):

Iteration 3: Trying to make the shape more distinct by adding a circle - just experimenting here 👀

I really like this one for it's simplicity and readability at small sizes (e.g. should work well in variant for the android menu icon). If you wanted to experiment more with this option, you could try to see how adding some of the colors would look like for this one, e.g. giving the arrow and the dot colors?

@Flummic wrote in https://codeberg.org/comaps/Governance/issues/83#issuecomment-5394732: > Iteration 3: Trying to make the shape more distinct by adding a circle - just experimenting here :eyes: >  I really like this one for it's simplicity and readability at small sizes (e.g. should work well in variant for the android menu icon). If you wanted to experiment more with this option, you could try to see how adding some of the colors would look like for this one, e.g. giving the arrow and the dot colors?

Flummic commented 2025年06月24日 20:17:25 +02:00

@gedankenstuecke wrote in #83 (comment):

I really like this one for it's simplicity and readability at small sizes (e.g. should work well in variant for the android menu icon). If you wanted to experiment more with this option, you could try to see how adding some of the colors would look like for this one, e.g. giving the arrow and the dot colors?

Thank you so much for the feedback! Do you have any suggestions for the colors - I have been experimenting a bit with the CoMaps-Color-Scheme, but I haven't figured out a combination that I really like 😄

@gedankenstuecke wrote in https://codeberg.org/comaps/Governance/issues/83#issuecomment-5477715: > I really like this one for it's simplicity and readability at small sizes (e.g. should work well in variant for the android menu icon). If you wanted to experiment more with this option, you could try to see how adding some of the colors would look like for this one, e.g. giving the arrow and the dot colors? Thank you so much for the feedback! Do you have any suggestions for the colors - I have been experimenting a bit with the CoMaps-Color-Scheme, but I haven't figured out a combination that I really like 😄

oleg-rswll commented 2025年06月24日 21:13:11 +02:00

Please complete updates by end of day June 25th. The author will select the final version to submit for voting.

@Flummic please add "SUBMIT FOR VOTING" by the logo you want to submit.

Please complete updates by end of day June 25th. The author will select the final version to submit for voting. @Flummic please add "SUBMIT FOR VOTING" by the logo you want to submit.

Flummic commented 2025年06月24日 22:19:35 +02:00

Okay - I will post my favorite versions below and then edit the keyword into the "chosen-ones" based on my thoughts and community-feedback (likes/comments) in this issue :)

Okay - I will post my favorite versions below and then edit the keyword into the "chosen-ones" based on my thoughts and community-feedback (likes/comments) in this issue :)

Flummic commented 2025年06月24日 23:50:21 +02:00

Okay here we go

My Fav-1: CO-Arrow

Monochrome:
drawing

Slightly Colored:
drawing

What I personally like:

• it is really simple/clean
• it includes the "C" and the "O" from CoMaps
• it has a Navigation-Arrow which communicates Maps/Navigation to me
• should look good in all sizes/colors/situations :)

I also created some MockUps:

Android-Circle	Android-Squircle	iPhone/Web
Android-Round.png	Android-Squircle.png	iPhone-Web.png

Okay here we go ### My Fav-1: CO-Arrow **Monochrome:** <img src="attachments/5ad76f50-2fdd-4871-8b55-f5e0f0df6d14" alt="drawing" width="200"/> **Slightly Colored:** <img src="/attachments/155c141d-f12f-4649-87ba-460a17680053" alt="drawing" width="200"/> What I personally like: - it is really simple/clean - it includes the "C" and the "O" from CoMaps - it has a Navigation-Arrow which communicates Maps/Navigation to me - should look good in all sizes/colors/situations :) I also created some MockUps: | Android-Circle | Android-Squircle | iPhone/Web | |-----------|-----------|-----------| |  |  |  |

Flummic commented 2025年06月24日 23:55:09 +02:00

Okay here we go

My Fav-2: CO-Arrow-Circle

Monochrome:
drawing

Half-Colored: (created by @gedankenstuecke)
drawing

Colored:
drawing

What I personally like:

• it is still really simple/clean
• it includes the "C" and the "O" from CoMaps
• it has a Navigation-Arrow which communicates Maps/Navigation to me
• should look good in all sizes/colors/situations :)
• it is a bit more unique then Fav-1, but also a bit more complex

I also created some MockUps:
Monochrome

Android-Circle	Android-Squircle	iPhone/Web
Android-Round.png	Android-Squircle.png	iPhone-Web.png

Half-Colored

Android-Circle	Android-Squircle	iPhone/Web
Android-Round.png	Android-Squircle.png	iPhone-Web.png

Colored

Android-Circle	Android-Squircle	iPhone/Web
Android-Round-Color.png	Android-Squircle-Color.png	iPhone-Web-Color.png

Okay here we go ### My Fav-2: CO-Arrow-Circle **Monochrome:** <img src="/attachments/19a4f4af-a28e-4ad5-8b07-a41dbb205a09" alt="drawing" width="200"/> **Half-Colored:** (created by @gedankenstuecke) <img src="/attachments/25fcf73f-1e63-4f90-bbcf-429a41785217" alt="drawing" width="200"/> **Colored:** <img src="/attachments/c644c2f6-aff7-46df-a58f-53a1131b0318" alt="drawing" width="200"/> What I personally like: - it is still really simple/clean - it includes the "C" and the "O" from CoMaps - it has a Navigation-Arrow which communicates Maps/Navigation to me - should look good in all sizes/colors/situations :) - it is a bit more unique then Fav-1, but also a bit more complex **I also created some MockUps:** Monochrome | Android-Circle | Android-Squircle | iPhone/Web | |-----------|-----------|-----------| |  |  |  | Half-Colored | Android-Circle | Android-Squircle | iPhone/Web | |-----------|-----------|-----------| |  |  |  | Colored | Android-Circle | Android-Squircle | iPhone/Web | |-----------|-----------|-----------| |  |  |  |

gedankenstuecke commented 2025年06月25日 00:23:00 +02:00

@Flummic wrote in #83 (comment):

Thank you so much for the feedback! Do you have any suggestions for the colors - I have been experimenting a bit with the CoMaps-Color-Scheme, but I haven't figured out a combination that I really like 😄

I made two more test versions, the first one uses the muted neutral color (#c8dfc9ff) as a highlight for the little ball, the other one keeps it all-white, while keeping the arrow in the yellow.

I think personally I find the latter option quite nice as it keeps it at 3 colors, while making the arrow pop a bit more.

@Flummic wrote in https://codeberg.org/comaps/Governance/issues/83#issuecomment-5552186: > Thank you so much for the feedback! Do you have any suggestions for the colors - I have been experimenting a bit with the CoMaps-Color-Scheme, but I haven't figured out a combination that I really like :smile: I made two more test versions, the first one uses the muted neutral color (`#c8dfc9ff`) as a highlight for the little ball, the other one keeps it all-white, while keeping the arrow in the yellow. I think personally I find the latter option quite nice as it keeps it at 3 colors, while making the arrow pop a bit more.

oleg-rswll commented 2025年06月25日 19:16:35 +02:00

We need to finalize the criteria for the vote.

Since the focus right now is on the GA release, the logo voting will be postponed for now, which will give more time for work to continue on variations and finalization, without a really short time constraint.

Watch #78 for further updates.

We need to finalize the criteria for the vote. Since the focus right now is on the GA release, the logo voting will be postponed for now, which will give more time for work to continue on variations and finalization, without a really short time constraint. Watch #78 for further updates.

Flummic commented 2025年07月06日 22:38:06 +02:00

SUBMIT FOR VOTING

Once again a tough decision for me between the two "Favs" I posted above. Here I base my decision solely on the engagement with the "Favs" where the slightly simpler version seems to be liked more.

So @yannikbloscheck here are the two versions for you - thank you for creating the mockups! ❤️

SUBMIT FOR VOTING Once again a tough decision for me between the two "Favs" I posted above. Here I base my decision solely on the engagement with the "Favs" where the slightly simpler version seems to be liked more. So @yannikbloscheck here are the two versions for you - thank you for creating the mockups! ❤️

hbond commented 2025年07月11日 16:26:23 +02:00

Minimised and optimised svg versions: (am working on android rebranding to this logo as it looks like it'll win)

Minimised and optimised svg versions: (am working on android rebranding to this logo as it looks like it'll win)

pastk commented 2025年07月11日 17:21:46 +02:00

My 2c:

• the notification bar version could benefit from a bit bigger arrow to make it more legible
• in the tinted monochrome version IMO it'd be good to have the arrow stand out, not faded (e.g. compare how the tip of the compass needle stands out - nice)

My 2c: - the notification bar version could benefit from a bit bigger arrow to make it more legible - in the tinted monochrome version IMO it'd be good to have the arrow stand out, not faded (e.g. compare how the tip of the compass needle stands out - nice)

Flummic commented 2025年07月11日 18:11:03 +02:00

@pastk wrote in #83 (comment):

My 2c:

• the notification bar version could benefit from a bit bigger arrow to make it more legible
• in the tinted monochrome version IMO it'd be good to have the arrow stand out, not faded (e.g. compare how the tip of the compass needle stands out - nice)

I agree! Regarding the tinted icon/iOS-Icon I would love to see some more (iOS-)experienced designers work on it to polish it - maybe @Careylin from #78 (comment) would be willing to look into this?

I'm not a "real designer" so - while I will happily work on a notification bar version or implement small tweaks - my skills/knowledge are naturally limited compared to professional design people :)

@pastk wrote in https://codeberg.org/comaps/Governance/issues/83#issuecomment-5790509: > My 2c: > > * the notification bar version could benefit from a bit bigger arrow to make it more legible > * in the tinted monochrome version IMO it'd be good to have the arrow stand out, not faded (e.g. compare how the tip of the compass needle stands out - nice) I agree! Regarding the tinted icon/iOS-Icon I would love to see some more (iOS-)experienced designers work on it to polish it - maybe @Careylin from https://codeberg.org/comaps/Governance/issues/78#issuecomment-5751683 would be willing to look into this? I'm not a "real designer" so - while I will happily work on a notification bar version or implement small tweaks - my skills/knowledge are naturally limited compared to professional design people :)

pastk commented 2025年07月11日 18:57:00 +02:00

Maybe more rounded corners like on #99 would be good too. But not the arrow edges, maybe it'd be better more sharp actually.
However I'm not sure a sharp arrow would look good with a rounded-edges CO.

Maybe more rounded corners like on https://codeberg.org/comaps/Governance/issues/99 would be good too. But not the arrow edges, maybe it'd be better more sharp actually. However I'm not sure a sharp arrow would look good with a rounded-edges CO.

gedankenstuecke commented 2025年07月22日 00:04:11 +02:00

Closing as the voting has come to an end 🙂

Closing as the voting has come to an end 🙂