On Wed, 30 Sep 2009, Mark Stodola wrote:

> Edward Dowllar wrote:
>> I do really like the designs that include the spinning electrons. But, 
>> there is something about Entry 1 that is very appealing for its use as a 
>> logo. Perhaps its appeal is its simplicity in design and potential broader 
>> use. Scientific pursuits encompass a wide variety of disciplines and some 
>> might interpret its use is only for physics. That's just my 2 cents. Keep 
>> up the good work. 
>> Edward
>> 
> I agree.  Pulling on my small knowledge of graphic design, a good logo should 
> be easily recognizable when printed in grayscale, b&w, and usually a 2 color 
> palette.  I personally would lean toward the 1st entry because of that.  I 
> think it could work better in cases of icons, letterhead, case badges, etc. 
> KISS.
>
> On the flip side, it would be a major imaging change for SL from a 
> recognition standpoint.

My initial reaction to 1 is "No".

I take the point that the spinning electron theme is not KISS and
not good as a logo, but I would run screaming from 1 as a login screen.

Back to 1:
Is the hexagon/cube specific to SL6 or would we keep it with SL7 and above ?

Something about the linear "icon + text" is too late 80s
early 90s corporate for me.
Are people happy with the reminder of the early SGI icon
http://insidehpc.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/silicon_graphics_logo_new.jpg
?

The icon rings a strong bell for me and may be very similar to something 
already in use. Google suggests it isn't Data General. It might be a 
someone in IT or the financial services industry. Perhaps a broken 
circle rather than a broken hexagonal ring ?

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