That's exactly what I had in mind, Will. btw, I rather like Julia's "contributor to" role logo idea as well.
I feel anything which adds to brand identity and allows users to spread the word is a good thing. -tim On Fri, May 13, 2016 at 5:47 PM, Will Stevens <williamstev...@gmail.com> wrote: > You are looking for something like this, right Tim? Pardon the choice of > font, I am not a designer and did not even try. :P We will want to make > sure the font names are listed in the color pallet template. > > https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1392076/apache_cloudstack-01.png > > On Thu, May 12, 2016 at 2:14 PM, Tim Mackey <tmac...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> One observation I'd make is that the proposed logos all work well if you >> have a white (or light) background. It would be good to have a variant >> which allows for a dark background. >> >> To my eye, most of the "powered by" statements are too small. I like the >> weight of #9, but wish it included the monkey. Maybe something along the >> lines of #8, but with the font size for the "powered by" of #9 with the >> "powered by" statement placed centered above the "apache cloudstack" >> emblem? I'm not a designer or I'd mock something up to better visualize >> what's in my head. For me, the monkey is part of our brand identity, and >> I'd hate to see it subordinate in a logo program. >> >> -tim >> >> On Thu, May 12, 2016 at 1:57 PM, Will Stevens <williamstev...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Haha. I am not sure if I should be taking that as a compliment or not >>> Giles. :P >>> >>> On the topic of the branding colors, I have not found any color >>> guidelines for marketing material (and I have looked). Is that because we >>> don't have one, or is it just because my google foo is weak? >>> >>> While I agree the the "color" version is the most consistent with the >>> current branding, is there anything that says we can't use colors that >>> better match the context in which the graphics are used? If we do want to >>> restrict the colors, I think we should definitely think about creating a >>> color guide which we all use. >>> >>> I ask because the graphic designer in me actually likes the dark blue >>> version in many cases. In addition to that, we will need to increase our >>> marketing activities going forward and having quality guidelines and >>> resources will help us present a cleaner and higher quality message. >>> >>> I don't want to derail this conversation, but I thought it was relevant >>> considering Giles comments. >>> >>> On Thu, May 12, 2016 at 1:32 PM, Giles Sirett < >>> giles.sir...@shapeblue.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Andre – this is great work – thanks for progressing >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I agree 100% with everything Will said >>>> >>>> (which is strange for me) >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I’ll refine his comments a little more >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Although I like the novelty of 6, I think 7 will be more usable. >>>> >>>> I think both 8 and 9 would be useful in different situations >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> So, if possible I’d suggest that we publish 7,8 and 9 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I suggest that we only publish the blue versions of each as the colour >>>> is quite intrinsic to the brand >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I’m sure some people will disagree. If anybody does, shout in the next >>>> day or two and we can have a vote on this list so Andre can progress (which >>>> I think will be the first ever vote on marketing@) >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Kind Regards >>>> >>>> Giles >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> giles.sir...@shapeblue.com >>>> www.shapeblue.com >>>> @shapeblue >>>> >>>> *From:* Will Stevens [mailto:williamstev...@gmail.com] >>>> *Sent:* 12 May 2016 16:48 >>>> *To:* marketing@cloudstack.apache.org >>>> *Subject:* Re: Supported by ACS logo >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I think that #4 and #5 are the least useful because Apache CloudStack >>>> is not mentioned and the monkey alone does not have enough brand >>>> recognition in order for those to effectively present the Apache CloudStack >>>> project (IMHO). >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> #6 and #7 are my favorite vertical versions. #8 and #9 are my favorite >>>> horizontal versions. I think in some situations #1 will also be useful. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Thu, May 12, 2016 at 11:31 AM, Cyrano Rizzo <cyr...@usp.br> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi Andre, >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Congratulations by the great job! All of them are very good, I think >>>> the 3/9 and 2 are the best, in this order. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I didn't get the difference between 3 and 9, unless the size. >>>> >>>> >>>> []´s >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Cyrano Rizzo >>>> >>>> +55 (11) 99769-9001 >>>> >>>> Universidade de São Paulo >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Thu, May 12, 2016 at 4:03 AM, Walter, André < >>>> andre.wal...@bitgroup.de> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hello to all, >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Sorry for the miss out, our security rules were too strong ;-). >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> The URL http://poweredbycloudstack.bitcloud.cloud/ should be >>>> accessible now from everywhere and we are looking forward for your comments >>>> and feedback. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Thanks and best regards. >>>> >>>> Andre >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> *Von:* Giles Sirett [mailto:giles.sir...@shapeblue.com] >>>> *Gesendet:* Mittwoch, 11. Mai 2016 20:15 >>>> *An:* <marketing@cloudstack.apache.org> >>>> *Betreff:* Re: Supported by ACS logo >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Yes - me too >>>> >>>> Kind Regards >>>> >>>> Giles >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> D: +44 20 3603 0541 <+44%2020%203603%200541> | M: +44 796 111 2055 >>>> <+44%20796%20111%202055> >>>> >>>> giles.sir...@shapeblue.com <giles.sir...@shapeblue.com> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> giles.sir...@shapeblue.com >>>> www.shapeblue.com >>>> @shapeblue >>>> >>>> >>>> On 11 May 2016, at 17:10, Julia Simon <jsi...@cloudops.com >>>> <jsi...@cloudops..com>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi André, >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I am having trouble accessing that url. Would you check to make sure >>>> it's valid. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Danke schön! >>>> >>>> Julia >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Wed, May 11, 2016 at 6:33 AM, Walter, André < >>>> andre.wal...@bitgroup.de> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hello to all, >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> sorry for the delay, but our designer was off for some weeks. >>>> >>>> But finally we have put together some proposals and I personally like >>>> the idea with the “stamp “ (option 5 or 6) best. So you can stamp your >>>> homepage or any other Marketing Material with “powered by ACS”. And we can >>>> easily include the proposal of Giles and replace the slogan “powered by” >>>> with "supporter of" or "contributor to" >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Kindly have a look at following URL >>>> http://poweredbycloudstack.bitcloud.cloud/ and we are looking forward >>>> for your comments and feedback. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Thanks and best regards. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> *André Walter* >>>> >>>> BIT.Group GmbH >>>> >>>> T +49 3591 5253 1415 >>>> F +49 3591 5253 9999 >>>> >>>> M +49 160 90822573 >>>> >>>> E andre.wal...@bitgroup.de >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> *Von:* Giles Sirett [mailto:giles.sir...@shapeblue.com] >>>> *Gesendet:* Donnerstag, 28. Januar 2016 23:23 >>>> *An:* <marketing@cloudstack.apache.org>; Sally Khudairi >>>> *Betreff:* Re: Supported by ACS logo >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Hi Andre - welcome to the community - great to see you here and I look >>>> forward to working with you and your colleagues >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> It's great news that you can dive straight in with this important work >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I can't find the old thread on this, but in summary I think it stalled >>>> because the cloudstack logo didn't fit nicely inside the "powered by" >>>> circle that Sally references ( it resulted in the cloudstack logo being >>>> very small) >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Maybe it could be made to work bu somebody with an eye for design. But >>>> as ilya says, we don't have to stick with that design - it's not obligatory >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Maybe best to come up with some ideas and post a link here >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Also : I've always thought that it would be good to give some options >>>> that are not just "powers by" >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> A few with words like "supporter of" and "contributor to" would be >>>> great >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Kind Regards >>>> >>>> Giles >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> D: +44 20 3603 0541 <+44%2020%203603%200541> | M: +44 796 111 2055 >>>> <+44%20796%20111%202055> >>>> >>>> giles.sir...@shapeblue.com <giles.sir...@shapeblue.com> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> <image004.png> <http://www.shapeblue.com> >>>> >>>> *Giles Sirett* >>>> >>>> *CEO* >>>> >>>> *, * >>>> >>>> *ShapeBlue* >>>> >>>> *d: * >>>> >>>> *+44 20 3603 0541 | s: +44 203 603 0540* >>>> <+44%20%2020%203603%200541%20%7C%20s:%20+44%20203%20603%200540> >>>> >>>> | >>>> >>>> *m: * >>>> >>>> *+44 7961112055* <+44%207961112055> >>>> >>>> *e: * >>>> >>>> *giles.sir...@shapeblue.com | t: * >>>> <giles.sir...@shapeblue.com%20%7C%20t:> >>>> >>>> | >>>> >>>> *w: * >>>> >>>> *www.shapeblue.com* <http://www.shapeblue..com> >>>> >>>> *a: * >>>> >>>> 53 Chandos Place, Covent Garden London WC2N 4HS UK >>>> >>>> <image003.png> >>>> >>>> Shape Blue Ltd is a company incorporated in England & Wales. ShapeBlue >>>> Services India LLP is a company incorporated in India and is operated under >>>> license from Shape Blue Ltd. Shape Blue Brasil Consultoria Ltda is a >>>> company incorporated in Brasil and is operated under license from Shape >>>> Blue Ltd. ShapeBlue SA Pty Ltd is a company registered by The Republic of >>>> South Africa and is traded under license from Shape Blue Ltd. ShapeBlue is >>>> a registered trademark. >>>> This email and any attachments to it may be confidential and are >>>> intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. Any >>>> views or opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not >>>> necessarily represent those of Shape Blue Ltd or related companies. If you >>>> are not the intended recipient of this email, you must neither take any >>>> action based upon its contents, nor copy or show it to anyone. Please >>>> contact the sender if you believe you have received this email in error. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On 29 Jan 2016, at 01:14, Sally Khudairi <s...@apache.org> wrote: >>>> >>>> Thanks, André --your timing is good, actually. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> We just launched the new ASF identity yesterday, and will continue >>>> rolling out the new assets over the next few months. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> To that end, we have an existing "Powered By Apache" campaign that can >>>> be used generally or specifically with certain Apache projects. Please see >>>> http://apache.org/foundation/press/kit/#poweredby >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Again, given that our launch was just 26 hours ago, the icon for Apache >>>> CloudStack on file is the old one, but still very much valid. If this fits >>>> your needs, feel free to use as appropriate. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Warmest regards, >>>> >>>> Sally >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Vice President, Marketing & Publicity >>>> >>>> The Apache Software Foundation >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> = = = = = >>>> >>>> vox +1 617 921 8656 >>>> >>>> gvox +1 646 598 4616 >>>> >>>> skype sallykhudairi >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> >>>> *From:* "Walter, André" <andre.wal...@bitgroup.de> >>>> *To:* "marketing@cloudstack.apache.org" < >>>> marketing@cloudstack.apache.org> >>>> *Sent:* Thursday, January 28, 2016 9:28 AM >>>> *Subject:* Supported by ACS logo >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Dear all, >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I am pretty new to CloudStack community and want to start my thread >>>> with a short introduction. >>>> >>>> I am working for BIT.Group GmbH and heading the area called “Cloud >>>> Services”. There we are delivering Infrastructure Management Services to >>>> big customers (mainly SAP) with a clear focus on open source technologies. >>>> That means we do classical IT outsourcing specialized on implementing and >>>> operating virtualization and OS layer with Experts / Administrators in >>>> Germany (Dresden) and China (Shanghai). >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Giving this background we started last year to build up an own >>>> “BIT.Cloud” and decided to use Apache Cloud Stack and Ceph as focus >>>> technologies. Our experiences with ACS are really good (clearly we find the >>>> one or the other optimization potential ;-)), we had great interactions in >>>> the community already and we decided to deepen our involvement. So >>>> hopefully you will hear now inputs from our side quite more often and we >>>> especially want to increase the CloudStack presence in the German speaking >>>> area. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> What we currently miss is a kind of “supported by ACS” logo, because we >>>> want to publish our Cloud offering with a clear statement of our focus >>>> technologies. I heart that there were already discussions in the past, but >>>> somehow it did not come to an end. Do you also see the need or in general >>>> would you support the initiative to get such a logo? >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> In case most of you answer the question with yes, I see following main >>>> questions: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> · Would you use the cloud stack (word), the monkey logo or the >>>> combination of both? >>>> >>>> · Are there any legal restrictions which we have to consider >>>> (e.g. does somebody has to approve this from ASF side?) >>>> >>>> · Do you know why the initiative in the past did not succeed? >>>> >>>> · Did someone in the past already created some drafts or >>>> similar? >>>> >>>> · In case we have some logo proposals clearly some will like >>>> it and some won’t. Will we start a voting procedure or how does this work >>>> usually? >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Please excuse this maybe stupid questions, but as I initially wrote, I >>>> am quite new to this J. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> My wish would be, that everybody can use such a “supported by” logo in >>>> case he wants to and I would offer to engage our designer, to prepare some >>>> design proposals and share the results with you. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> I am looking forward for a fruitful discussion and your feedback. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Thanks and best regards. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> *André Walter* >>>> >>>> Cloud Services >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> BIT.Group GmbH >>>> >>>> T +49 3591 5253 1415 >>>> F +49 3591 5253 9999 >>>> >>>> M +49 160 90822573 >>>> >>>> E andre.wal...@bitgroup.de >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> >>>> This email was Virus checked by UTM 9. http://www.sophos.com >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Find out more about ShapeBlue and our range of CloudStack related >>>> services: >>>> IaaS Cloud Design & Build >>>> <http://shapeblue.com/iaas-cloud-design-and-build/> | CSForge – rapid >>>> IaaS deployment framework <http://shapeblue.com/csforge/> >>>> CloudStack Consulting <http://shapeblue.com/cloudstack-consultancy/> | >>>> CloudStack >>>> Software Engineering >>>> <http://shapeblue.com/cloudstack-software-engineering/> >>>> CloudStack Infrastructure Support >>>> <http://shapeblue.com/cloudstack-infrastructure-support/> | CloudStack >>>> Bootcamp Training Courses <http://shapeblue.com/cloudstack-training/> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> >>>> >>>> *Julia Simon *Opérations marketing et ventes *| *Marketing & Sales >>>> Operations >>>> t 514.447.3456 ext. 1103 <514.447.3456%20ext.%201103> >>>> >>>> c 514.993.6661 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> *CloudOps *Votre partenaire infonuagique* | *Cloud Solutions Experts >>>> >>>> cloudops.com >>>> <http://www.cloudops.com/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=signature&utm_content=cloudops-dot-com-url&utm_campaign=general_email> >>>> *| *420 rue Guy *|* Montréal *|* Quebec *|* H3J 1S6 >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> [image: Das Bild wurde vom Absender entfernt.] >>>> <https://cloud.ca/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=signature&utm_content=cloud-ca-logo-1&utm_campaign=general_email> >>>> [image: Das Bild wurde vom Absender entfernt.] >>>> <http://www.cloudops.com/2014/11/cloudops-tops-deloittes-technology-fast-50/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=signature&utm_content=fast-50-logo-1&utm_campaign=general_email> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >
