Re: GNOME Mug Update
El lun, 17-03-2008 a las 13:39 -0500, Diego Escalante Urrelo escribió: > On 3/17/08, Jeff Waugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > > > > I wouldn't feel that compelled unless I see the distinguished design on > > > the FoG page at least. And if going down that route, maybe the FoG > > design > > > should have some text about it or something. > > > > > > A little sentence around the base or rim, > > > > "I am a Friend of GNOME, and I believe that Software Freedom is not just > > for geeks!" > > > > I became a Friend of GNOME and all I got was this lousy mug. That's too geek to be printed on a non-geek-oriented mug. :-) Claudio -- Claudio Saavedra <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- marketing-list mailing list marketing-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/marketing-list
Re: GNOME Mug Update
On 3/17/08, Jeff Waugh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > I wouldn't feel that compelled unless I see the distinguished design on > > the FoG page at least. And if going down that route, maybe the FoG design > > should have some text about it or something. > > > A little sentence around the base or rim, > > "I am a Friend of GNOME, and I believe that Software Freedom is not just > for geeks!" > I became a Friend of GNOME and all I got was this lousy mug. -- marketing-list mailing list marketing-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/marketing-list
Re: GNOME Mug Update
> I wouldn't feel that compelled unless I see the distinguished design on > the FoG page at least. And if going down that route, maybe the FoG design > should have some text about it or something. A little sentence around the base or rim, "I am a Friend of GNOME, and I believe that Software Freedom is not just for geeks!" ? :-) - Jeff -- OSCON 2008: Portland OR, USA http://conferences.oreilly.com/oscon/ "I don't want the world, I just want your half." - They Might Be Giants, Ana Ng -- marketing-list mailing list marketing-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/marketing-list
Re: GNOME Mug Update
On Mon, 2008-03-17 at 13:50 +0100, Dave Neary wrote: > Hi, > > Hugh Buzacott wrote: > > Dave Neary wrote: > >> But then why would people donate $50? > >> > >> Personally, I would like to see a special design for Freidns of GNOME, > >> with perhaps other models being sold on Cafepress or similar. > > > > As if you donate $50 just for the cup -- you do it for GNOME. > > I see your point, though. An *exclusive* cup just for Friends is an > > incentive. > > It's not about selling a GNOME mug for $50 - it's about making our best > supporters feel special. I'm very proud of my mug :) I wouldn't feel that compelled unless I see the distinguished design on the FoG page at least. And if going down that route, maybe the FoG design should have some text about it or something. > Cheers, > Dave. > > -- > Dave Neary > GNOME Foundation member > [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- behdad http://behdad.org/ "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." -- Benjamin Franklin, 1759 -- marketing-list mailing list marketing-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/marketing-list
Re: GNOME Mug Update
Hi, Hugh Buzacott wrote: > Dave Neary wrote: >> But then why would people donate $50? >> >> Personally, I would like to see a special design for Freidns of GNOME, >> with perhaps other models being sold on Cafepress or similar. > > As if you donate $50 just for the cup -- you do it for GNOME. > I see your point, though. An *exclusive* cup just for Friends is an > incentive. It's not about selling a GNOME mug for $50 - it's about making our best supporters feel special. I'm very proud of my mug :) Cheers, Dave. -- Dave Neary GNOME Foundation member [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- marketing-list mailing list marketing-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/marketing-list
RE: GNOME Mug Update
Dave Neary wrote: > But then why would people donate $50? > > Personally, I would like to see a special design for Freidns of GNOME, > with perhaps other models being sold on Cafepress or similar. As if you donate $50 just for the cup -- you do it for GNOME. I see your point, though. An *exclusive* cup just for Friends is an incentive. Thanks, Hugh -- marketing-list mailing list marketing-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/marketing-list
Re: GNOME Mug Update
Hugh Buzacott wrote: > 2008/3/12, Lucas Rocha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: >> As you probably know, the GNOME Foundation gives some nice gifts to >> our donators. A GNOME coffee mug is given to people who donate between >> $50.00 - $249.99 (the "Benefactor" contribution level). > > Could the mugs also be sold through somewhere like Cafepress? But then why would people donate $50? Personally, I would like to see a special design for Freidns of GNOME, with perhaps other models being sold on Cafepress or similar. Cheers, Dave. -- Dave Neary GNOME Foundation member [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- marketing-list mailing list marketing-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/marketing-list
RE: GNOME Mug Update
2008/3/12, Lucas Rocha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > As you probably know, the GNOME Foundation gives some nice gifts to > our donators. A GNOME coffee mug is given to people who donate between > $50.00 - $249.99 (the "Benefactor" contribution level). Could the mugs also be sold through somewhere like Cafepress? Thanks, Hugh -- marketing-list mailing list marketing-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/marketing-list
Re: GNOME Mug Update
Hi Andreas, 2008/3/15, Andreas Nilsson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > I totally want one (or, well, rather a whole set). > How much do I need to donate to the foundation to get one? ;) Have a look at: http://www.gnome.org/friends/ However, the new design is not available yet. I'll announce it when it's ready. --lucasr > Lucas Rocha wrote: > > Hi all, > > > > Based on the replies, I'll stay with the equation design (in white) in > > a green-ish mug (similar to the wgo banner[1]). If possible provide > > the mug in different colors. Let's see if it's possible. > > > > I'll check the situation of mousepads and t-shirts for donators. If > > we're running out of them too, I'll probably use the same design for > > them too. > > > > Thanks everyone for the feedback! > > > > --lucasr > > > > [1] http://www.gnome.org/img/flash/gnome-equation.png > > > > > > 2008/3/12, Lucas Rocha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > > >> Hi all, > >> > >> As you probably know, the GNOME Foundation gives some nice gifts to > >> our donators. A GNOME coffee mug is given to people who donate between > >> $50.00 - $249.99 (the "Benefactor" contribution level). For more > >> information see the Friend of GNOME page at: > >> > >> http://www.gnome.org/friends/ > >> > >> So, we're running out of mugs and we thought that this is a good time > >> to renew its design. We could make a really nice, beautiful and funny > >> mug design. > >> > >> Some initial ideas: > >> > >> - "GNOME Milk" (With a white cow full of black GNOME foot marks) > >> - "GNOME: the official desktop of happy people" (with the usual smiley) > >> - "Fuel for GNOME Hacking" (Coffee Bean with a GNOME Foot) > >> > >> Any other ideas? > >> > >> Some help from designers is needed of course. :-) > >> > >> Cheers! > >> > >> --lucasr > >> > >> > > -- marketing-list mailing list marketing-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/marketing-list
Re: GNOME Mug Update
I totally want one (or, well, rather a whole set). How much do I need to donate to the foundation to get one? ;) - Andreas Lucas Rocha wrote: > Hi all, > > Based on the replies, I'll stay with the equation design (in white) in > a green-ish mug (similar to the wgo banner[1]). If possible provide > the mug in different colors. Let's see if it's possible. > > I'll check the situation of mousepads and t-shirts for donators. If > we're running out of them too, I'll probably use the same design for > them too. > > Thanks everyone for the feedback! > > --lucasr > > [1] http://www.gnome.org/img/flash/gnome-equation.png > > > 2008/3/12, Lucas Rocha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > >> Hi all, >> >> As you probably know, the GNOME Foundation gives some nice gifts to >> our donators. A GNOME coffee mug is given to people who donate between >> $50.00 - $249.99 (the "Benefactor" contribution level). For more >> information see the Friend of GNOME page at: >> >> http://www.gnome.org/friends/ >> >> So, we're running out of mugs and we thought that this is a good time >> to renew its design. We could make a really nice, beautiful and funny >> mug design. >> >> Some initial ideas: >> >> - "GNOME Milk" (With a white cow full of black GNOME foot marks) >> - "GNOME: the official desktop of happy people" (with the usual smiley) >> - "Fuel for GNOME Hacking" (Coffee Bean with a GNOME Foot) >> >> Any other ideas? >> >> Some help from designers is needed of course. :-) >> >> Cheers! >> >> --lucasr >> >> -- marketing-list mailing list marketing-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/marketing-list
Re: GNOME Mug Update
Hi all, Based on the replies, I'll stay with the equation design (in white) in a green-ish mug (similar to the wgo banner[1]). If possible provide the mug in different colors. Let's see if it's possible. I'll check the situation of mousepads and t-shirts for donators. If we're running out of them too, I'll probably use the same design for them too. Thanks everyone for the feedback! --lucasr [1] http://www.gnome.org/img/flash/gnome-equation.png 2008/3/12, Lucas Rocha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Hi all, > > As you probably know, the GNOME Foundation gives some nice gifts to > our donators. A GNOME coffee mug is given to people who donate between > $50.00 - $249.99 (the "Benefactor" contribution level). For more > information see the Friend of GNOME page at: > > http://www.gnome.org/friends/ > > So, we're running out of mugs and we thought that this is a good time > to renew its design. We could make a really nice, beautiful and funny > mug design. > > Some initial ideas: > > - "GNOME Milk" (With a white cow full of black GNOME foot marks) > - "GNOME: the official desktop of happy people" (with the usual smiley) > - "Fuel for GNOME Hacking" (Coffee Bean with a GNOME Foot) > > Any other ideas? > > Some help from designers is needed of course. :-) > > Cheers! > > --lucasr > -- marketing-list mailing list marketing-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/marketing-list
Re: GNOME Mug Update
> - "GNOME Milk" (With a white cow full of black GNOME foot marks) I would totally buy this (particularly without any text, except perhaps "GNOME" and a non-cow/milk specific tagline). I also love the [computer] + [foot] = [heart] image. In green, around the mug? Lovely. :-) - Jeff -- GUADEC 2008: Istanbul, Turkey http://www.guadec.org/ "This is the new dividing line in public life. It is not a question of Left versus Right, but a struggle between insiders and outsiders." - Mark Latham -- marketing-list mailing list marketing-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/marketing-list
Re: GNOME Mug Update
On Wed, Mar 12, 2008 at 5:56 PM, Shaun McCance <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I would avoid hacking-oriented mugs (for FOG, at least. They > could be great for sale.) Our Friends might not be hackers. > They might just be grateful and satisfied users. We certainly > don't want the Gnome image to be hackers-only. +1. At the same time, these are people who are aware of the GNOME brand. So I for one think the [computer] + [foot] = [heart] design would be great for FOG. (Selfishly, I'd love to give a set of those to our trademark lawyers too ;) Luis -- marketing-list mailing list marketing-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/marketing-list
Re: GNOME Mug Update
On 12 Mar 2008, at 21:56, Shaun McCance wrote: > > On a more productive note, I've always loved the "official > desktop of happy people" tag line. It's very positive, and > very mass-appeal. Ergo, "The official [mug|beverage] of happy people"...? -- CALUM BENSON, Usability Engineer Sun Microsystems Ireland mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]GNOME Desktop Team http://blogs.sun.com/calum +353 1 819 9771 Any opinions are personal and not necessarily those of Sun Microsystems -- marketing-list mailing list marketing-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/marketing-list
Re: GNOME Mug Update
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Hugh Buzacott wrote: | What about the "GNOME foot + Computer = <3"? aka The GNOME equation | (http://www.gnome.org/img/flash/gnome-equation.png). Umm... a rapid glance gave the inference "here's a PC, kick it and feel happy". Admittedly stretching it, but can something else be done with the elements ? | Simple, features the GNOME logo and can be printed in one colour. This is a very important part I guess for keeping costs down - -- http://www.gutenberg.net - Fine literature digitally re-published http://www.plos.org - Public Library of Science http://www.creativecommons.org - Flexible copyright for creative work -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.7 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Fedora - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFH2SHPXQZpNTcrCzMRAifeAKC4i2RDUmuFZoVjYzL7pGoW+I7VagCgtEI6 9sRMg4WbAW5z6eHrbrB6yRk= =B9YZ -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- marketing-list mailing list marketing-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/marketing-list
GNOME Mug Update
Lucas Rocha wrote: > Some initial ideas: > > - "GNOME Milk" (With a white cow full of black GNOME foot marks) > - "GNOME: the official desktop of happy people" (with the usual smiley) > - "Fuel for GNOME Hacking" (Coffee Bean with a GNOME Foot) > > Any other ideas? > What about the "GNOME foot + Computer = <3"? aka The GNOME equation (http://www.gnome.org/img/flash/gnome-equation.png). Simple, features the GNOME logo and can be printed in one colour. Thanks, Hugh -- marketing-list mailing list marketing-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/marketing-list
Re: GNOME Mug Update
On Wed, 2008-03-12 at 16:21 +0100, Dave Neary wrote: > Hi, > > Lucas Rocha wrote: > > Some initial ideas: > > > > - "GNOME Milk" (With a white cow full of black GNOME foot marks) > > - "GNOME: the official desktop of happy people" (with the usual smiley) > > - "Fuel for GNOME Hacking" (Coffee Bean with a GNOME Foot) > > > > Any other ideas? > > Worth remembering: there are inks that turn transparent when hot, which > allow you to have a logo covering up something underneath (this is just > an idea). Yes, I believe this is often used for designs that we would consider, well, inappropriate. I would like to follow up on Andreas's sentiment by vetoing all use of naked garden gnomes. On a more productive note, I've always loved the "official desktop of happy people" tag line. It's very positive, and very mass-appeal. Although I do think the Gnome logo should be on the mug. Maybe reverse side? I would avoid hacking-oriented mugs (for FOG, at least. They could be great for sale.) Our Friends might not be hackers. They might just be grateful and satisfied users. We certainly don't want the Gnome image to be hackers-only. -- Shaun -- marketing-list mailing list marketing-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/marketing-list
Re: GNOME Mug Update
Hi, Lucas Rocha wrote: > Some initial ideas: > > - "GNOME Milk" (With a white cow full of black GNOME foot marks) > - "GNOME: the official desktop of happy people" (with the usual smiley) > - "Fuel for GNOME Hacking" (Coffee Bean with a GNOME Foot) > > Any other ideas? Worth remembering: there are inks that turn transparent when hot, which allow you to have a logo covering up something underneath (this is just an idea). Cheers, Dave. -- Dave Neary GNOME Foundation member [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- marketing-list mailing list marketing-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/marketing-list
Re: GNOME Mug Update
Andreas Nilsson wrote: > Máirín Duffy wrote: >> Lucas Rocha wrote: >> >>> Hi all, >>> >>> As you probably know, the GNOME Foundation gives some nice gifts to >>> our donators. A GNOME coffee mug is given to people who donate between >>> $50.00 - $249.99 (the "Benefactor" contribution level). For more >>> information see the Friend of GNOME page at: >>> >>> http://www.gnome.org/friends/ >>> >>> So, we're running out of mugs and we thought that this is a good time >>> to renew its design. We could make a really nice, beautiful and funny >>> mug design. >>> >>> Some initial ideas: >>> >>> - "GNOME Milk" (With a white cow full of black GNOME foot marks) >>> - "GNOME: the official desktop of happy people" (with the usual >>> smiley) >>> - "Fuel for GNOME Hacking" (Coffee Bean with a GNOME Foot) >>> >>> Any other ideas? >>> > Out of the three I liked the idea of fuel best. > A gnome logo in combination with a heart symbol is nice too. GNOME is love! >> One thing I thought of is a happy little garden gnome sitting in his >> garden in a rocking chair looking out at a gnome-sun sunrise slipping >> up from the mountains, sipping tea from his gnome logo mug. >> > I would like to veto all use of garden gnomes. :) The sun sets on the garden gnome, and he slowly vanishes into the magic either. Sorry, I've got gnomes and leprechauns on the brain because of St. Patrick's day coming up soon :) ~m -- marketing-list mailing list marketing-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/marketing-list
Re: GNOME Mug Update
Máirín Duffy wrote: > Lucas Rocha wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> As you probably know, the GNOME Foundation gives some nice gifts to >> our donators. A GNOME coffee mug is given to people who donate between >> $50.00 - $249.99 (the "Benefactor" contribution level). For more >> information see the Friend of GNOME page at: >> >> http://www.gnome.org/friends/ >> >> So, we're running out of mugs and we thought that this is a good time >> to renew its design. We could make a really nice, beautiful and funny >> mug design. >> >> Some initial ideas: >> >> - "GNOME Milk" (With a white cow full of black GNOME foot marks) >> - "GNOME: the official desktop of happy people" (with the usual smiley) >> - "Fuel for GNOME Hacking" (Coffee Bean with a GNOME Foot) >> >> Any other ideas? >> Out of the three I liked the idea of fuel best. A gnome logo in combination with a heart symbol is nice too. GNOME is love! > One thing I thought of is a happy little garden gnome sitting in his > garden in a rocking chair looking out at a gnome-sun sunrise slipping up > from the mountains, sipping tea from his gnome logo mug. > I would like to veto all use of garden gnomes. :) - Andreas -- marketing-list mailing list marketing-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/marketing-list
Re: GNOME Mug Update
Lucas Rocha wrote: > Hi all, > > As you probably know, the GNOME Foundation gives some nice gifts to > our donators. A GNOME coffee mug is given to people who donate between > $50.00 - $249.99 (the "Benefactor" contribution level). For more > information see the Friend of GNOME page at: > > http://www.gnome.org/friends/ > > So, we're running out of mugs and we thought that this is a good time > to renew its design. We could make a really nice, beautiful and funny > mug design. > > Some initial ideas: > > - "GNOME Milk" (With a white cow full of black GNOME foot marks) > - "GNOME: the official desktop of happy people" (with the usual smiley) > - "Fuel for GNOME Hacking" (Coffee Bean with a GNOME Foot) > > Any other ideas? One thing I thought of is a happy little garden gnome sitting in his garden in a rocking chair looking out at a gnome-sun sunrise slipping up from the mountains, sipping tea from his gnome logo mug. ~m -- marketing-list mailing list marketing-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/marketing-list
Re: GNOME Mug Update
On Wed, 2008-03-12 at 16:14 +0200, Lucas Rocha wrote: > > > Some initial ideas: > > - "GNOME Milk" (With a white cow full of black GNOME foot marks) > - "GNOME: the official desktop of happy people" (with the usual > smiley) > - "Fuel for GNOME Hacking" (Coffee Bean with a GNOME Foot) I'd love to buy all three of them. Please make sure they are available for sale! -- behdad http://behdad.org/ "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." -- Benjamin Franklin, 1759 -- marketing-list mailing list marketing-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/marketing-list
Re: GNOME Mug Update
I am gonna be no help at all here.. I love all of those ideas :) I do agree it is time to refresh the design. --Ken On Wed, 2008-03-12 at 16:14 +0200, Lucas Rocha wrote: > Hi all, > > As you probably know, the GNOME Foundation gives some nice gifts to > our donators. A GNOME coffee mug is given to people who donate between > $50.00 - $249.99 (the "Benefactor" contribution level). For more > information see the Friend of GNOME page at: > > http://www.gnome.org/friends/ > > So, we're running out of mugs and we thought that this is a good time > to renew its design. We could make a really nice, beautiful and funny > mug design. > > Some initial ideas: > > - "GNOME Milk" (With a white cow full of black GNOME foot marks) > - "GNOME: the official desktop of happy people" (with the usual smiley) > - "Fuel for GNOME Hacking" (Coffee Bean with a GNOME Foot) > > Any other ideas? > > Some help from designers is needed of course. :-) > > Cheers! > > --lucasr -- marketing-list mailing list marketing-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/marketing-list
GNOME Mug Update
Hi all, As you probably know, the GNOME Foundation gives some nice gifts to our donators. A GNOME coffee mug is given to people who donate between $50.00 - $249.99 (the "Benefactor" contribution level). For more information see the Friend of GNOME page at: http://www.gnome.org/friends/ So, we're running out of mugs and we thought that this is a good time to renew its design. We could make a really nice, beautiful and funny mug design. Some initial ideas: - "GNOME Milk" (With a white cow full of black GNOME foot marks) - "GNOME: the official desktop of happy people" (with the usual smiley) - "Fuel for GNOME Hacking" (Coffee Bean with a GNOME Foot) Any other ideas? Some help from designers is needed of course. :-) Cheers! --lucasr -- marketing-list mailing list marketing-list@gnome.org http://mail.gnome.org/mailman/listinfo/marketing-list
