New forum logo!

[trecile]

I noticed a new forum logo at the top of the page and I really like it!

 

[J Willhaus]

Perhaps new forum patches are also in the works? @ivar, let us know!

 

[trecile]

Perhaps new forum patches are also in the works? @ivar, let us know!

I'm not usually one for putting patches on my gear, but I like this one.

 

[Former member 102963]

I'm not usually one for putting patches on my gear, but I like this one.

Looks nice and it’s clever!

 

[ivar]

Ahh.. yes, I have this saved a few years now. Will be the icon for the app once that comes out as well..

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

I noticed a new forum logo at the top of the page and I really like it!

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I expected to see "MMMM" also in the logo.

Spoiler

Four Ms for forum.

 

[Former member 102963]

There’s an app coming. Great!!!

Ahh.. yes, I have this saved a few years now. Will be the icon for the app once that comes out as well..

 

[Shades of Narnia]

I expected to see "MMMM" also in the logo.

Spoiler

Four Ms for forum.

Now you've got me curious; MMMM?

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

Now you've got me curious; MMMM?

Hit the spoiler button.

 

[t2andreo]

The new logo DOES sort of look like an iced cookie / biscuit, at least to me. But, Cooke Monster like it!

I like the directional arrows all pointing in the same direction - Santiago.

We (Cookie Monster and I) approve!

 

[ivar]

Bigger version of the logo here… it very small (especially on mobile) in the browser on the forum.

Hope to have apps (iOS and Android) ready in 3-4 weeks.

 

[MesaWalker]

Very cool logo! Great work!

 

[TrvlDad1]

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Bigger version of the logo here… it very small (especially on mobile) in the browser on the forum.

Hope to have apps (iOS and Android) ready in 3-4 weeks.

Not to in any way criticize a wonderful improvement, but what about a stylized representation of the Cathedral at the top of the shell, between the top arrow points?

 

[dougfitz]

Not to in any way criticize a wonderful improvement, but what about a stylized representation of the Cathedral at the top of the shell, between the top arrow points?

Perhaps its elegance is in its simplicity. Complicating it with additional elements might detract from that.

 

[jbreuner]

Love it... as is!

 

[ivar]

I am open for suggestions… if you have ideas for modifications, please post the image here… (I am no graphic designer

 

[Former member 102963]

I am open for suggestions… if you have ideas for modifications, please post the image here… (I am no graphic designet

With my ex professional head on, the proposed new visual identify (don’t sell yourself short, it’s never just a logo!!!) works really well. It’s simple, distinctive, and importantly should be easy to replicate thorough other activity I.e. the aforementioned desired patches!

Folks/media from the UK love a logo debate post the London 2012 Olympic logo (design and cost)!

 

[alexwalker]

Approved. Don't clutter it. A KISS principle (Keep It Simple,Stupid)

 

[henrythedog]

Agree entirely; clear; distinctive; works well at any scale digitally and would transfer to merchandise with no language considerations and clearly - in context - communicates what it’s about.

I assume there’s no established intellectual property or trademark associated with the yellow arrows? Messers Sue, Grabitt and Runne would have been on the phone by now wrt the existing logo if there were.

 

[Saint Mike II]

Hit the spoiler button.

Hi Rick - I hit spoiler - saw the 4 Ms but dont understand - yes its early morning!!

 

[Saint Mike II]

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Bigger version of the logo here… it very small (especially on mobile) in the browser on the forum.

Hope to have apps (iOS and Android) ready in 3-4 weeks.

Hola Ivar - love the new logo. Let us know as soon as the patch or badges are available. Cheers

 

[trecile]

Hi Rick - I hit spoiler - saw the 4 Ms but dont understand - yes its early morning!!

I looked at the spoiler and I don't get it either.

 

[Former member 102963]

I looked at the spoiler and I don't get it either.

Me too but I wasn’t brave enough to fess up!!

 

[lalaone]

I looked at the spoiler and I don't get it either.

MMMM = Four M = four em = forum
That is my best guess anyway! And I too think the new logo is awesome.

 

[Former member 102963]

MMMM = Four M = four em = forum
That is my best guess anyway! And I too think the new logo is awesome.

Ooh that’s quite clever! Too clever for me!

 

[trecile]

MMMM = Four M = four em = forum
That is my best guess anyway! And I too think the new logo is awesome.

Thanks! I was feeling pretty dense.

 

[henrythedog]

I looked at the spoiler and I don't get it either.

I’ve got a box full of documents which purport that I’m not stupid; although Mrs Henrythedog says I must have bought them on the internet.

I’ll also confess to being temporarily impaired after a tour of the traditional bars of Malaga after another week at Spanish school (a rather good pass at B2, thank you for asking), but I’ve looked at the spoiler; consulted with temporary amigos in Spanish, and don’t get the ‘four ‘m’s’ for Forum.

There are five ‘m’s’ by the spoiler’s logic (actually I can see ten, but I’m aiming-off for double vision.)

That’s either an intentional ‘fiveum’; or we’ve been hacked by the illuminati (again).

Best to see it as a pretty picture.

Ah, camarero, for me? How kind.

 

[Former member 102963]

I’ve got a box full of documents which purport that I’m not stupid; although Mrs Henrythedog says I must have bought them off the internet.

I’ll also confess to being temporarily impaired after a tour of the traditional bars of Malaga after another week at Spanish school (a good pass at B2, thank you for asking), but I’ve looked at the spoiler; consulted with temporary amigos in Spanish, and don’t get the ‘four ‘m’s’ for Forum.

There are five ‘m’s’ by the spoiler’s logic (actually I can see ten, but I’m aiming-off for double vision.)

That’s either an intentional ‘fiveum’; or we’ve been hacked by the illuminati (again).

Best to see it as a pretty picture.

Ah, camarero, for me? How kind.

It’s all brought to mind a ‘Two Ronnies’ sketch for me! Candles replacing ‘Ms’! ( UK readers only!).

 

[henrythedog]

It’s all brought to mind a ‘Two Ronnies’ sketch for me! ( UK readers only!).

Fork handles. Let’s not go there!

 

[Former member 102963]

I’ve

Fork handles. Let’s not go there!

I’m off to watch it now!

 

[Kanga]

I love the new logo. It is simple and very distinctive.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Approved. Don't clutter it. A KISS principle (Keep It Simple,Stupid)

Well here you are, Alex.
Yes, less is often more.

 

[WGroleau]

Fork handles. Let’s not go there!

Ladle Rat Rotten Hut: Exploratorium Exhibit.

 

[USMC-Pilgrim]

I'm not usually one for putting patches on my gear, but I like this one.

Me too (no patches.) But, I will make an exception here. Bring on the patch!

 

[henrythedog]

Ladle Rat Rotten Hut: Exploratorium Exhibit.

It took my a couple of attempts to get that; but it is quite extraordinary. Thanks for posting it.

 

[t2andreo]

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Bigger version of the logo here… it very small (especially on mobile) in the browser on the forum.

Hope to have apps (iOS and Android) ready in 3-4 weeks.

I would be interested in an embroidered patch AND an enameled pin. The pin might be designed in a small - lapel pin size, about 3 cm in diameter.

Personally, I would also be interested in a larger, brooch size, for wearing on a heavier garment or headgear. A small lapel pin gets lost. Maybe about 5 cm in diameter or so.

Your design is brilliant in its simplicity.

Thanks again for doing this.

 

[MarkyD]

I’ve got a box full of documents which purport that I’m not stupid; although Mrs Henrythedog says I must have bought them on the internet.

I’ll also confess to being temporarily impaired after a tour of the traditional bars of Malaga after another week at Spanish school (a rather good pass at B2, thank you for asking), but I’ve looked at the spoiler; consulted with temporary amigos in Spanish, and don’t get the ‘four ‘m’s’ for Forum.

There are five ‘m’s’ by the spoiler’s logic (actually I can see ten, but I’m aiming-off for double vision.)

That’s either an intentional ‘fiveum’; or we’ve been hacked by the illuminati (again).

Best to see it as a pretty picture.

Ah, camarero, for me? How kind.

A very funny reply regarding the "documents" Which Spanish School have you been studying at in Málaga? Was it the Instituto Picasso?
A good B2 grade should enable you to handle most everyday conversations and much more. Congratulations.
As for MMMM, my mind mulled mysteriously...

 

[henrythedog]

A very funny reply regarding the "documents" Which Spanish School have you been studying at in Málaga? Was it the Instituto Picasso?
A good B2 grade should enable you to handle most everyday conversations and much more. Congratulations.
As for MMMM, my mind mulled mysteriously...

It was indeed the Picasso! Third time I’ve been there and I’ll be back again next year. I always return home with functionally-fluent Spanish, which is satisfying but of little practical use in Cumbria.

B2 really moves fluency on by quite a big step; but it’s intensive.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

As for MMMM, my mind mulled mysteriously...

I guess I still need to address my punning of MMMM being on the new forum logo so I don't look like a complete idiot. Say aloud "Four Ms sounds like forum."

 

[Camino Chrissy]

I guess I still need to address my punning of MMMM being on the new forum logo so I don't look like a complete idiot. Say aloud "Four Ms sounds like forum."

Yes, I understood it right away, Rick.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

Yes, I understood it right away, Rick.

I know Christine because ...

My power over you grows stronger yet
And though you turn from me to glance behind
The Punster of the Forum is there
Inside your mind

 

[Camino Chrissy]

I know Christine because ...

My power over you grows stronger yet
And though you turn from me to glance behind
The Punster of the Forum is there
Inside your mind

I loved "The Phantom of the Opera"; a few changes and you've personalized it...clever as usual.

 

[Albertagirl]

I don't like anything about the new logo. Maybe I lack the common taste. I expect that I shall get used to it, eventually. But I won't be embroidering it on my gear, which will save me a lot of time.

 

[Bad Pilgrim]

Mmm, it looks like icing on a cake... I approve anything that looks likes pastry, yum yum

 

[rappahannock_rev]

"De gustibus non est disputandum...."

But I really don't care for it, myself....

 

[camino07]

I preferred the previous logo. Please make this one bigger on my browser, so tiny!

 

[susanawee]

Perhaps its elegance is in its simplicity. Complicating it with additional elements might detract from that.

I agree with your though there Doug.

 

[joeboybollo]

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Bigger version of the logo here… it very small (especially on mobile) in the browser on the forum.

Hope to have apps (iOS and Android) ready in 3-4 weeks.

Nice one,Ivar