[webkit-dev] Updated WebKit Project Logo

[Jonathan Davis]

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> On Aug 1, 2015, at 12:11 AM, Chris Aljoudi <chris at chrismatic.io> wrote:
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>> On Jul 31, 2015, at 5:05 PM, Jonathan Davis <jond at apple.com <mailto:jond at apple.com>> wrote:
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>> I’d like to introduce the mailing list to the newly redesigned WebKit project logo! 
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> It looks really nice!
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>> Our intent is to start using this art for the WebKit project on a redesigned web site, presentations and the like to represent the WebKit technology stack. We do not intend for this to be used as the app icon for WebKit Nightly builds or for other applications.
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> Now that you mention the WebKit nightly builds on OS X, though, it seems like that icon could use an update, too.
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> I put together an idea (see attached image) for one possible design.
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> It incorporates the “blueprint” theme seen in the Xcode icon and other Apple developer material, while also going for darker/calmer shades of blue to pay homage to the “nightly”-ness. :)

Nice work Chris! Curious, we have some concepts around the same “blueprint” idea. I worked on a similar, but different, design. Great minds. I’m not yet sure what the plans are for my concept art. So I don’t think I should share it in this forum yet.

> It’s not perfect yet by any means (example: the blueprint’s grid lines are too thin right now, I think), but I’d really enjoy/appreciate any feedback and thoughts from the mailing list!

You’re right, I think the thin gridlines will disappear at small sizes, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing at small sizes. I just would be careful to intentionally remove them at small sizes rather than letting them blur into the background during resizing. Alternatively, you could change the scale of the grid and use a thicker weight with reduced opacity. If you are changing the scale of the grid, you might aim for more symmetry by aligning the grid to the art elements at the same time.

Lastly, reducing or removing the embossing and shadows would also make the art feel like it is on the paper rather than being stamped onto or floating above it. Those are the thoughts I had. I hope they are helpful!

— Jon

> Thanks!
> Chris
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