We would like to ask the community to select from three different options. The options we should them would not contain "4" in them (as in uPortal version 4). The "4" version would be rolled out when v4 is released.
Version 1
The current logo. We would also create a v4 version by appending a stylized 4 to it.
Version 2
Something like this. Not sure if there are any changes we need for it. We would also create a v4 version by appending a stylized 4 to it.
Version 3
Something with a 3D sphere. Laura whipped these up in Photoshop but you might need to alter them. You might want to do something with the font. Maybe see how the sphere looks if it is more behind the word. Maybe they could do something creative with the sphere and textures, like a 3D puzzle sphere or something. Maybe increase the font size. Maybe add glossy type effects.
If you look at Liferay's logo it's a square that contains other squares. Maybe we can have "stuff" coming out of our sphere.The sphere could become the favicon too.
Perhaps have the word "Portal" in a glossy bubble (as in the "Tube" in youTube) then having the "u" in front of it and the "4" behind it.
References
http://fontfeed.com/archives/the-logos-of-web-20/
Deliverables:
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Feedback from the community has resulted in the selection of this for our next uPortal logo:
Deliverables:
- A style guide for use of the logo
- Original source files
- Version with transparent background (transparent vector file representation)
- Versions that work on light and dark backgrounds.
- Versions appropriate for print and the web
- All black and all white versions
- 6" wide at 300dpi
- 12" wide at 300dpi
- Appropriate size for web site
- Other sizes as you see fit
- Small thumbnail sized version (e.g Facebook profile size)
- favicon size
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