That said, we have agreed already within VisCom that
as it seems the current tagline is rarely being used,
we're likely to be using a form of the logo w/o any tagline at all.
I'd like to see the tagline on the main website front page, but I'd
agree that the logo+OSGeo is probably best in most cases. I'd also like
to see the logo alone be an option, such as on full-bleed black
background pins. I think that with this logo alone we can build a
really good brand within the geosphere 
Would anyone have an objection to me creating some green-on-black
logo-only pins to take with me to Autodesk University as free hand outs
in my lab?
For many/most common usages, we can't have a
black background logo be the default -- if
that is what you're suggesting? Sorry, I
didn't quite follow your comments...
No, just that if we are using a black background to standardise on white
rather than green for the text "OSGeo"
Jason
Jason Birch wrote:
That said, we have agreed already within VisCom that
as it seems the current tagline is rarely being used,
we're likely to be using a form of the logo w/o any tagline at all.
I'd like to see the tagline on the main website front page, but I'd
agree that the logo+OSGeo is probably best in most cases. I'd also like
to see the logo alone be an option, such as on full-bleed black
background pins. I think that with this logo alone we can build a
really good brand within the geosphere
Would anyone have an objection to me creating some green-on-black
logo-only pins to take with me to Autodesk University as free hand outs
in my lab?
+1 from Arnulf. Additionally I must confess that me too did this in several occasions (last at Intergeo 2006). More so I even have a hand crafted business card that I use regularly when I an in the role of OSGeo Director or Mapbender PSC member because then my business business card wont be any good.
Here it says:
http://wiki.osgeo.org/index.php/TrademarkGuidelines#Logos_and_Merchandise
that you should ask whenever you need to create something with the OSGeo logo on it (well, it actually says that you are not allowed to at all - unless you ask). Who is to be asked and who will decide (and in what time, we would not want to have to wait for the next board meeting)? Is this a job done by VisCom?
Imagine me retrospectively asking for permission to print my business cards to be used whenever I act as OSGeo participant. Additionally I needed to print my own buttons because time delay due to shipping it around the world would prevent me from using them at a conference. Where should I send this request?
For many/most common usages, we can't have a black background logo be the default -- if
that is what you're suggesting? Sorry, I
didn't quite follow your comments...
No, just that if we are using a black background to standardise on white
rather than green for the text "OSGeo"
Good idea, like it is on the lands end shirt.
Arnulf.
Jason
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you should ask whenever you need to create something with the OSGeo logo on it (well, it
actually says that you are not allowed to at all - unless you ask). Who is to be asked and
who will decide (and in what time, we would not want to have to wait for the next
board meeting)? Is this a job done by VisCom?
This is a entirely VisCom job, I’ll own it. Up to and including business card creation. It’ll be just like the shirts, that’s a job I can actually be successful at…
Buttons are best done via Cafepress, though. Easy to set up, once the logo is ready. If desired, I can keep some “in stock” here in Seattle for rush orders (again, like I do for the shirts).
No, just that if we are using a black background to standardise on white
rather than green for the text “OSGeo”
Good idea, like it is on the lands end shirt.
Umm, no – the logo on the Lands End black shirts is GREEN, not WHITE…?
-mpg
Check out the attached logo…!
-mpg
From: Michael P. Gerlek [mailto:mpg@lizardtech.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2006 10:01 AM
To: dev@visibilitycommittee.osgeo.org; dev@visibilitycommittee.osgeo.org
Subject: RE: [VisCom] Logos, Round II
you should ask whenever you need to create something with the OSGeo logo on it (well, it
actually says that you are not allowed to at all - unless you ask). Who is to be asked and
who will decide (and in what time, we would not want to have to wait for the next
board meeting)? Is this a job done by VisCom?
This is a entirely VisCom job, I’ll own it. Up to and including business card creation. It’ll be just like the shirts, that’s a job I can actually be successful at…
Buttons are best done via Cafepress, though. Easy to set up, once the logo is ready. If desired, I can keep some “in stock” here in Seattle for rush orders (again, like I do for the shirts).
No, just that if we are using a black background to standardise on white
rather than green for the text “OSGeo”
Good idea, like it is on the lands end shirt.
Umm, no – the logo on the Lands End black shirts is GREEN, not WHITE…?
-mpg
I think that there was some discussion about the prevalence of the compass icon in geo logos way back when, and an opinion that it generally wouldn't be a problem. Maybe from Rich or Autodesk branding? That particular version isn't nearly as close as some of the other ones that were looked at. (number of spokes, orientation, weight etc)
Jason
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From: Michael P. Gerlek
Sent: Tue 2006-10-31 3:27 PM
To: dev@visibilitycommittee.osgeo.org
Subject: RE: [VisCom] Logos, Round II
Check out the attached logo...!
-mpg
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From: Michael P. Gerlek [mailto:mpg@lizardtech.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2006 10:01 AM
To: dev@visibilitycommittee.osgeo.org; dev@visibilitycommittee.osgeo.org
Subject: RE: [VisCom] Logos, Round II
> you should ask whenever you need to create something with the OSGeo logo on it (well, it
> actually says that you are not allowed to at all - unless you ask). Who is to be asked and
> who will decide (and in what time, we would not want to have to wait for the next
> board meeting)? Is this a job done by VisCom?
This is a entirely VisCom job, I'll own it. Up to and including business card creation. It'll be just like the shirts, that's a job I can actually be successful at...
Buttons are best done via Cafepress, though. Easy to set up, once the logo is ready. If desired, I can keep some "in stock" here in Seattle for rush orders (again, like I do for the shirts).
> > No, just that if we are using a black background to standardise on white
> > rather than green for the text "OSGeo"
> Good idea, like it is on the lands end shirt.
Umm, no -- the logo on the Lands End black shirts is GREEN, not WHITE..?
-mpg