[Mono-list] New Mono Logo.

Carlos O'Donell Jr. carlos@baldric.uwo.ca
Wed, 29 May 2002 13:58:02 -0400


> I don't know.  They both aer quite similar.  It doesn't change the
> "boxing glove" look that people were complaining about.
> 
> If someone does want me to throw my hat in, I could.  I don't know the
> goals of the logo though.  The current symbol seems to have the goals of
> being monochrome and formed with simple shapes.
>

I agree the figure is not friendly.
Nor do I like the long feline ears or crafty smile.

Coming from an artistic background, I would recommend the follwoing
(and will get around to implementing them tonight):

- Make it all hard angles -or- Make it all soft edges
	= Not both...

- Remove the neck.

- Try to balance visual weight (too much white on left).

- Take a cute rounded monkey face and make a b&w shillouette.

- Instead of using a rounded box background try different
  figures or shapes like a gear or a circle.

- Use a two colour layout to add depth/shadow/detail to the
  monkey.

I think people won't be happy until you run some type of 
contest and choose the best submission! ;)

c.