pufnstuf wrote:
> I loved the 8-track! I would also wanna see an minidisc version of the
> logo. :D
Maybe a good idea for a boot animation: the progress of extinct formats
to come to the Squeezebox/digital era :)
bakker_b
simbo wrote:
> The 8-track suggestion was a joke btw. That's pushing things a little
> too far.
I loved the 8-track! I would also wanna see an minidisc version of the
logo. :D
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pufnstuf wrote:
> The majority of age groups do recognize a cassette, especially a
> simplified, stylized version - even Gen Y's. :D
This is an interesting point. Stylized representations of dated products
still regularly take on new meanings as they avoid ambiguity. For
example, in the UK (and
aubuti wrote:
> No need to rename your SB3, Touch, Boom, etc. That's what they still
> are. You didn't rename the SB3 when Logitech renamed it "Classic", did
> you?
>
> But a new name for a new product (or new incarnation) makes sense,
> because (a) they are different devices from what exists n
autopilot wrote:
> But what about my existing Squeezebox's? Am I expected to rename them
> and start referring to them with a different name? Or will I end up with
> a mixture of Squeezebox's and Squeeze Device's (or whatever).
>
> Sorry but I personally feel this whole naming and rebranding th
I really, really like Jubarend's work. The cassette is great and
instantly signifies music to me. Love the black, white and orange
colours too. This looks fresh and very clean. Great work!
The majority of age groups do recognize a cassette, especially a
simplified, stylized version - even Gen Y's
But what about my existing Squeezebox's? Am I expected to rename them
and start referring to them with a different name? Or will I end up with
a mixture of Squeezebox's and Squeeze Device's (or whatever).
Sorry but I personally feel this whole naming and rebranding thing has
gotten a bit ridicul
Pascal Hibon wrote:
> I wouldnt limit this thread to logos only. The proposed names in the
> other thread arent that good and this thread might be yet another
> opportunity to get to a good name.
> @ sbp: love the work you did on the logos.
+1
I think Squeeze Device looks the best and is de
I wouldnt limit this thread to logos only. The proposed names in the
other thread arent that good and this thread might be yet another
opportunity to get to a good name.
@ sbp: love the work you did on the logos.
Pasca
please remember that this is the logo thread and not the name thread.
there are other threads about the name. RE the latest logos, instead of
0.5 I would prefer P for player, OS for operating system or S for
server
Johan
a
OK
My last suggestions.
The "Squeeze Audio Device"
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Or as requested by Jackof All
The "Community Squeeze"
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I like the name "Squeeze Audio Device" the best.
This name clearly states what we are talking about, and there is links
back to both companies that made our previous player
sbp wrote:
> Thanks to pperse I found the correct fonts for my suggestion, and as he
> suggested it might also be better with the original colours.
>
> The thinking behind these logos (and names) are that they resemble the
> style from the SlimDevice logo, without being too similar and at the
>
Thanks to pperse I found the correct fonts for my suggestion, and as he
suggested it might also be better with the original colours.
The thinking behind these logos (and names) are that they resemble the
style from the SlimDevice logo, without being too similar and at the
same time it incorporate
Mushroom_3 wrote:
> This would be my choice also - clean and simple.
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> How about a more simplified logo like this?
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This would be my choice also - clean and simple.
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asplundj wrote:
> I played around with Jubarend's logo and created a "squeezed box" the
> dots represents the community that squeeze the box. We could also do
> without the dots
>
> Within boxes one can have the acronyms suggested by JackOfAll:
> CS == Community Squeeze (the community project)
>
sbp wrote:
>
> Edit: Actually the font used by pperse is better, but I don't know which
> one he used.
> Steen
Its the same font and colors which is used by the original
SlimDevices-logo.
http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microgramma (You can google
microgramma.ttf)
I think the others also should t
I played around with Jubarend's logo and created a "squeezed box" the
dots represents the community that squeeze the box. We could also do
without the dots
I like that one. I'd probably make it a bit narrower (more narrow?) to
better fit square shaped environments like icons etc.
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Michael
+1 Neat!
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I played around with Jubarend's logo and created a "squeezed box" the
dots represents the community that squeeze the box. We could also do
without the dots
Within boxes one can have the acronyms suggested by JackOfAll:
CS == Community Squeeze (the community project)
CSP == Community Squeeze Playe
Hi
Maybe something like this for the different versions of the wandboard
devices:
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The colours and the font could be different - but this logo clearly
states the version of the Squeeze Device
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> How about a more simplified logo like this?
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Hi I like these the most.
But maybe the name reflect our legacy from both the Slim devices and the
Logitech Squeezebox - So I thought that "Squeeze Devices" or "Squeeze
Device" could be a good candidate:
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pippin wrote:
> Sorry to spoil but I really don't like that cassette logo. This is sooo
> last millennium.
> What should the message be? We are so retro we don't just not accept the
> death of that darn old Squeezebox thingy, we would wish we even could
> get cassettes back?
> In this context I b
erland wrote:
> A bit off topic, I wonder how Custom Clock applet with the following
> cassette style with turning wheels is going to look on a 1080p TV
> screen:
> http://wiki.slimdevices.com/uploads/9/9f/CustomClock_Cassette.png
>
> :-)
Sorry to go off topic, but can that screen saver easily
perhaps instead of a cassette one could make a simple symbol of a
squeezed rectangle (a box) or circle (record). what would that look
like? if you squeeze a rectangle it might look a bit like an accordian
but very simplified
just a thought
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> How about a more simplified logo like this?
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One place where I think we could use some snazzy, pop-art, style icons
and I've completely stripped this back, (removing icons "borrowed" from
another project), so you'd basically have a blank canvas to work
with.. The Web Browser Configuration and Control GUI.
So for each of the menu-ite
I have no involvement in this project (But I think it's exiting), so my
vote doesn't really count.
But I think Jubarend's work is really good. I caught the cassette
reference right away. It works well both in the small and big versions.
Looks friendly. Has both the musical reference of the casset
pperse wrote:
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This. The colors and fonts harken back to the original Slim Devices
logo.
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> How about a more simplified logo like this?
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I like these a lot. They are very simple and could be easily used in a
lot of different places.
It would be nice to have a symbol that could be used as an icon for
community projects. Not just stylized text.
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I was reminded of a lady's front side (think Hooter's) logo when I saw
the two orange hearts.
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aubuti wrote:
> Very well articulated explanation for the thinking behind the design.
> The rationale sounds great, I like the color scheme, and I'm ambivalent
> about the cassette shape, but the hearts are way (way!) too cutesy for
> my tastes.
A bit like " my first Sony " google that for pics
Jubarend wrote:
> The image of the cassette is off course a reference to music and music
> devices lost in time. It's a device that revolutionised the way we
> listened (and recorded) audio at home
Very well articulated explanation for the thinking behind the design.
The rationale sounds gre
If you're paying homage, in spirit, should the imagery lean towards an
'accordion'
(http://us.123rf.com/400wm/400/400/lenm/lenm1211/lenm121100121/16552952-mascot-illustration-of-an-accordion-pressing-the-keys-of-its-keyboard.jpg)
or concertina?
I also was reminded of a child's toy when I saw the
A bit off topic, I wonder how Custom Clock applet with the following
cassette style with turning wheels is going to look on a 1080p TV
screen:
http://wiki.slimdevices.com/uploads/9/9f/CustomClock_Cassette.png
:-)
erland's
JackOfAll wrote:
> Yep, and just to be clear, I get what the idea is behind it now, (the
> cassette), but don't like it one bit. Orange and black colour schemes,
> I'm warming to.
+1. Avoid the cassette, please. Even a simple (black) box would be
better.
Guido F.
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Jubarend wrote:
>
In a way the look and feel is about listening to the music you love in
> an easy way
All very well sorted IMHO. I still don't like the cassette and would go
with a rectangle w/ rounded edges and a single heart. Also, I think the
font face works better with small letters than l
OK, let's make it an 8-track...
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chill wrote:
> If the logo was based on a number of images like the stylised cassette,
> but including, say, CD, Radio and Vinyl, would that work? Would it be
> obvious that this device represents the convergence of all these
> devices?
No, I don't think it would work :)
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reinholdk wrote:
> I also don't like the cassette logo too much, but I must admit that it
> makes a very recognizable logo, even without text. If we could find
> another item instead of the cassette...
If the logo was based on a number of images like the stylised cassette,
but including, say, CD
I also don't like the cassette logo too much, but I must admit that it
makes a very recognizable logo, even without text. If we could find
another item instead of the cassette...
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pippin wrote:
> Sorry to spoil but I really don't like that cassette logo. This is sooo
> last millennium.
Yep, and just to be clear, I get what the idea is behind it now, (the
cassette), but don't like it one bit. Orange and black colour schemes,
I'm warming to.
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Sorry to spoil but I really don't like that cassette logo. This is sooo
last millennium.
What should the message be? We are so retro we don't just not accept the
death of that darn old Squeezebox thingy, we would wish we even could
get cassettes back?
In this context I believe it's not a good idea
I'm convinced!
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OK, that kind of makes a bit more sense to me now. (Which might be me
anyway, maybe everyone else got it without any explanation.)
And I think that using orange and black as the primary 2 colors works,
when you put it in context. (My initial reaction to the orange was that
I didn't like it.)
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The image of the cassette is off course a reference to music and music
devices lost in time. It's a device that revolutionised the way we
listened (and recorded) audio at home just like the Slimdevices did for
music files. For me personally it's nostalgia to think of the days i
spend recording rad
JackOfAll wrote:
> Or maybe I just don't get it, being the wrong side of 40, rather than a
> lovestruck teenager. ;)
Maybe even, a lovestruck teenager 40 years ago:-) For me, if the desire
is to evoke thoughts of historical music players, then the HMV type
image is much more attractive than tha
didjean wrote:
> I quite like the cassette thing. It is just a funny reference to the
> music devices evolution.
Every time I look at that cassette logo, I think I'm looking at an
advert for a kiddies tape recorder manufactured by Fisher Price. Or
maybe I just don't get it, being the wrong side
I received the following "examples" back from Bronwyn incorporating
changes suggested by feedback received.
"community" in blue.
[image: http://www.communitysqueeze.org/Bluecommu.jpg]
"community" in blue and moved above "squeeze".
[image: http://www.communitysqueeze.org/MoveBluCommu.jpg]
"commu
Mnyb wrote:
> The cassete things is nice :) thats cool ,but will everyone get that ?
>
No, I didn't until someone called it "cassette"
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The cassete things is nice :) thats cool ,but will everyone get that ?
Do avoid orange or pink ( or Logitech teal ) as colours of the logo or
as colour scheme that's the only thing I have against it , the heart
should not be red iether imho , to much of a fisher price toy look with
garishly colo
I like the cassette with hearts, too. And Community Squeeze gets the
idea across that this is a user-driven project.
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epoch1970 wrote:
>
> - Logo: A heart in a box (like the double-hearted cassette logo, except
> we don't care for cassettes, and one heart is enough)
> 2 colors, plain.
>
I quite like the cassette thing. It is just a funny reference to the
music devices evolution.
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I really like the approach of Jubarend. Simple, neat font. This is
looking VERY professional compared to the other designs IMHO.
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ajkidle wrote:
> For my two cents, I like SWAMP. Not sure where that name came from that
> John is using, but I like it.
+1.
Personally, I much prefer the short SWAMP to the long Community Squeeze.
Easier to design a nice logo for, too.
Guido F.
Jubarend wrote:
> included a modified version with the "Community Squeeze" name instead of
> "Open Squeeze".
Now that the competition is heating up, my say is :
- Name: S.O.S. (for "save our squeezebox" or "SqueezeOS")
- Logo: A heart in a box (like the double-hearted cassette logo, except
we d
pippin wrote:
> I like the first one of those.
> Pretty much resembles the original slimdevices logo.
+1
The very first logo with the strange appendage on the capital q
depresses me somehow... ;)
The tape inspired logo with the hearts is nice.
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oktup wrote:
> I think that's great, good work! Love the cassette/hearts thing, nice
> combination of cute and coolly retro :)
>
> If/when the time comes to produce real units, I hope the design is given
> due consideration (ie people with expertise and experience in this
> area). One of the rea
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> before reading about the name "Community Squeeze").
>
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I think that's great, good work! Love the cassette/hearts thing, nice
combination of cute and coolly retro :)
If/when the time comes to prod
Jubarend wrote:
> included a modified version with the "Community Squeeze" name instead of
> "Open Squeeze".
>
> No! Sounds like a Group Hug! or something even more risque ...
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JackOfAll wrote:
> I thought I had seen that image (or something pretty close to it)
> somewhere else.
>
> 'roku-xs-chart-pics.sflb.ashx'
> (http://www.roku.com/Libraries/Products_Page/roku-xs-chart-pics.sflb.ashx)
Yeah it's a mock-up, showing the logo in a "real life" application,
giving t
castalla wrote:
> Top one is better of the two - but I'd prefer the word 'community' to be
> in blue, not garish red!
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vining wrote:
> I think I like the Open Squeeze OS better than Community Squeeze but the
> earlier mentioned SOS which can stand for Squeeze OS or Save Our Squeeze
> is also a good choice and SOS makes a simple logo. I also like the
> orange color in the Open Squeeze logo previously posted. I t
I thought I had seen that image (or something pretty close to it)
somewhere else.
'roku-xs-chart-pics.sflb.ashx'
(http://www.roku.com/Libraries/Products_Page/roku-xs-chart-pics.sflb.ashx)
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Jubarend wrote:
> I've made this mock-up a while back before discovering this thread (and
> before reading about the name "Community Squeeze").
>
> Some basics points we have to consider are having a logo / identity that
> works okay in all forms of application. The logo should look good when
>
I think I like the Open Squeeze OS is better than Community Squeeze but
the earlier mentioned SOS which can stand for Squeeze OS or Save Our
Squeeze is also a good choice and SOS makes a simple logo. I also like
the orange color in the Open Squeeze logo previously posted. I think
the Orange and
Great mockup!
CW
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I've made this mock-up a while back before discovering this thread (and
before reading about the name "Community Squeeze").
Some basics points we have to consider are having a logo / identity that
works okay in all forms of application. The logo should look good when
applied very small, but also
Chunkywizard wrote:
> I like 3 then 2 then 1. I am a fan of the non-flashy also, but like
> 'classic' fonts that hopefully will not age (like the one in no. 1
> IMHO). I think logo2 could be improved by centralising the type face
> also but maybe that's just me.
>
> CW
I agree for me it's 3,2,1
I like 3 then 2 then 1. I am a fan of the non-flashy also, but like
'classic' fonts that hopefully will not age (like the one in no. 1
IMHO). I think logo2 could be improved by centralising the type face
also but maybe that's just me.
CW
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+1 again. The 3rd logo is very evocative to the long standing Slim
Devices customerssince they're the obvious target base for this
device it makes sense to play on it.
cliveb wrote:
> Referring to the simplified logos offered by pperse:
>
>
> +1
>
> I have always preferred sober/non-flas
Referring to the simplified logos offered by pperse:
pippin wrote:
> I like the first one of those.
> Pretty much resembles the original slimdevices logo.
+1
I have always preferred sober/non-flashy logos - and as pippin says, it
reminds us of the good old days when Slim Devices were running th
JerryS wrote:
> I don't quite know how to put this without causing offence but
> 'Community Squeeze' is not a happy choice of name. aka 'The
> Village Bicycle'?
> Sorry
>
> Jerry
Just my thought
slate's
I don't think it's necessary to do color on the device itself small
print on the player can be bw or grayscale ?
Color can be for on screen stuff .
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I like the first one of those.
Pretty much resembles the original slimdevices logo.
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JerryS wrote:
> I don't quite know how to put this without causing offence but
> 'Community Squeeze' is not a happy choice of name. aka 'The
> Village Bicycle'?
> Sorry
>
> Jerry
For my two cents, I like SWAMP. Not sure where that name came from that
John is using, but I like
erland wrote:
> "What can be quite effective is opening up a reactangle of gold..."
>
> Ok, now I know I'm a geek, feels kind of strange to look forward to
> study a logo on a circuit board.
>
> My DualLite Wandboard should arrive tomorrow, so the fun will start soon
> :-)
I've been doing PCB
JerryS wrote:
> I don't quite know how to put this without causing offence but
> 'Community Squeeze' is not a happy choice of name. aka 'The
> Village Bicycle'?
> Sorry
>
> Jerry
Now you've mentioned it ... I don't like it either. It just sounds,
well, rather creepy.
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I don't quite know how to put this without causing offence but
'Community Squeeze' is not a happy choice of name. aka 'The
Village Bicycle'?
Sorry
Jerry
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> Top one is better of the two - but I'd prefer the word 'community' to be
> in blue, not garish red!
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JohnSwenson wrote:
> For use on a board what you can do is quite restricted. We have the
> soldermask color, which can be many different colors, gold (the gold
> plated copper without the soldermask) and the silkscreen color, which
> can be either black or white (usually white). The limitations
I have to check with the board house and see if soldermask can be
applied to the bare gold. All the board software automatically deletes
any silkscreen over the gold, it is assuming the gold is where you want
to solder components, having silkscreen there would be bad! I should be
able to hand ed
JackOfAll wrote:
> Noted John's comments about the logo on PCB or front panel. From an
> aesthetic point of view, I detest the plain jane 3rd logo. I personally,
> don't really go for fussy, but I'd like the logo to have a little more
> style about it.
For use on a board what you can do is quite
erland wrote:
> I did a simple color replacement, it will look better when done
> properly, but just to get a feeling how a smaller with blue text would
> look like.
I like this one with these colors, but for anyone not already familiar
with the product name the Q in SQUEEZE doesn't immediately
erland wrote:
> I did a simple color replacement, it will look better when done
> properly, but just to get a feeling how a smaller with blue text would
> look like.
Noted John's comments about the logo on PCB or front panel. From an
aesthetic point of view, I detest the plain jane 3rd logo. I p
erland wrote:
> I did a simple color replacement, it will look better when done
> properly, but just to get a feeling how a smaller with blue text would
> look like.
OK, that's much better than I remember it when Bronwyn was using blue
for the word "community", but it was in a different font at
JackOfAll wrote:
> I hear what you are saying about the red, but in a less "shocking" color
> I don't think it is going to stand out enough when the logo is reduced
> down in size for the icon on the web gui page.
>
I did a simple color replacement, it will look better when done
properly, but ju
I'm thinking about how these would look on a board or front panel, for 1
and 2 the shading is going to be difficult to achieve, and two different
colors is basically not going to happen on a board.
#3 looks like it would be quite easy to implement on the board and front
panel.
Thanks again to
I quite like the top one Clive... I think it looks quite good as a
splash screen, so would be happy with that.
The red stands out quite nicely on the JiveLite screen which reenforces
the community angle.
Adrian
Triode's
I like the third one best. With the first one it's not obvious if it's
community squeeze or squeeze community
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I hear what you are saying about the red, but in a less "shocking" color
I don't think it is going to stand out enough when the logo is reduced
down in size for the icon on the web gui page.
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castalla wrote:
> Top one is better of the two - but I'd prefer the word 'community' to be
> in blue, not garish red!
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I prefer the top one .
The bottom one may fit a smaller screen as splash screen , with some
reworking of the accordion logo, it is almost in Logitech teal o_O
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> in blue, not garish red!
>
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in blue, not garish red!
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Having asked for someone to design a logo for "Community Squeeze", we
have two candidates. Both have been produced in a very short space of
time and I really appreciate the effort from both parties! (Especially
considering they got to work with me and I'm about as artistic as you
average garden va
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