[boost] Re: Logo substance. [was: Re: Logo... and page design.]

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2004-11-23 14:29:02

Deane Yang <deane_yang_at_[hidden]> writes:

> Jonathan Wakely wrote:
>> On Tue, Nov 23, 2004 at 06:04:20PM +0100, Joaqu?n M? L?pez Mu?oz wrote:
>> 
>>>Attached please find a little more stylish reformulation of the same idea.
>>>
>>>(bad thing is it looks too much like Tintin's "Destination Moon" rocket.)
>> What's wrong with that exactly?  :-)
>> I still like that logo best. I think it could be improved by putting
>> "++" on the stripe, because the ring around the rocket looks like a "C"
>> 
>
> I find this one too static, compared to Dave's attempts.
> It does have the sense of solidity that some have asked for,
> but I'd rather have a more dynamic feel (which reflects, I think,
> more accurately what boost is. Much of boost is not for the
> faint-hearted.)

Thanks.  Actually I thought that Joaquín's design was plenty dynamic
and better than mine on simplicity grounds.  I do agree about the ring
and the ++.  Put a little white gap between the rocket and the ring at
the intersection, and you've got your "C."

-- 
Dave Abrahams
Boost Consulting
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