Agreed, and Will, this looks great. A font for each element would also need to be defined in the branding guidelines.
On Friday, 13 May 2016, Tim Mackey <[email protected]> wrote: > That's exactly what I had in mind, Will. > > btw, I rather like Julia's "contributor to" role logo idea as well. > > I feel anything which adds to brand identity and allows users to spread > the word is a good thing. > > -tim > > On Fri, May 13, 2016 at 5:47 PM, Will Stevens <[email protected] > <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> wrote: > >> You are looking for something like this, right Tim? Pardon the choice of >> font, I am not a designer and did not even try. :P We will want to make >> sure the font names are listed in the color pallet template. >> >> https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1392076/apache_cloudstack-01.png >> >> On Thu, May 12, 2016 at 2:14 PM, Tim Mackey <[email protected] >> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> wrote: >> >>> One observation I'd make is that the proposed logos all work well if you >>> have a white (or light) background. It would be good to have a variant >>> which allows for a dark background. >>> >>> To my eye, most of the "powered by" statements are too small. I like the >>> weight of #9, but wish it included the monkey. Maybe something along the >>> lines of #8, but with the font size for the "powered by" of #9 with the >>> "powered by" statement placed centered above the "apache cloudstack" >>> emblem? I'm not a designer or I'd mock something up to better visualize >>> what's in my head. For me, the monkey is part of our brand identity, and >>> I'd hate to see it subordinate in a logo program. >>> >>> -tim >>> >>> On Thu, May 12, 2016 at 1:57 PM, Will Stevens <[email protected] >>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> wrote: >>> >>>> Haha. I am not sure if I should be taking that as a compliment or not >>>> Giles. :P >>>> >>>> On the topic of the branding colors, I have not found any color >>>> guidelines for marketing material (and I have looked). Is that because we >>>> don't have one, or is it just because my google foo is weak? >>>> >>>> While I agree the the "color" version is the most consistent with the >>>> current branding, is there anything that says we can't use colors that >>>> better match the context in which the graphics are used? If we do want to >>>> restrict the colors, I think we should definitely think about creating a >>>> color guide which we all use. >>>> >>>> I ask because the graphic designer in me actually likes the dark blue >>>> version in many cases. In addition to that, we will need to increase our >>>> marketing activities going forward and having quality guidelines and >>>> resources will help us present a cleaner and higher quality message. >>>> >>>> I don't want to derail this conversation, but I thought it was relevant >>>> considering Giles comments. >>>> >>>> On Thu, May 12, 2016 at 1:32 PM, Giles Sirett < >>>> [email protected] >>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Andre – this is great work – thanks for progressing >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I agree 100% with everything Will said >>>>> >>>>> (which is strange for me) >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I’ll refine his comments a little more >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Although I like the novelty of 6, I think 7 will be more usable. >>>>> >>>>> I think both 8 and 9 would be useful in different situations >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> So, if possible I’d suggest that we publish 7,8 and 9 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I suggest that we only publish the blue versions of each as the colour >>>>> is quite intrinsic to the brand >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I’m sure some people will disagree. If anybody does, shout in the next >>>>> day or two and we can have a vote on this list so Andre can progress >>>>> (which >>>>> I think will be the first ever vote on marketing@) >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Kind Regards >>>>> >>>>> Giles >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> [email protected] >>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');> >>>>> www.shapeblue.com >>>>> @shapeblue >>>>> >>>>> *From:* Will Stevens [mailto:[email protected] >>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>] >>>>> *Sent:* 12 May 2016 16:48 >>>>> *To:* [email protected] >>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');> >>>>> *Subject:* Re: Supported by ACS logo >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I think that #4 and #5 are the least useful because Apache CloudStack >>>>> is not mentioned and the monkey alone does not have enough brand >>>>> recognition in order for those to effectively present the Apache >>>>> CloudStack >>>>> project (IMHO). >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> #6 and #7 are my favorite vertical versions. #8 and #9 are my >>>>> favorite horizontal versions. I think in some situations #1 will also be >>>>> useful. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Thu, May 12, 2016 at 11:31 AM, Cyrano Rizzo <[email protected] >>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hi Andre, >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Congratulations by the great job! All of them are very good, I think >>>>> the 3/9 and 2 are the best, in this order. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I didn't get the difference between 3 and 9, unless the size. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> []´s >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Cyrano Rizzo >>>>> >>>>> +55 (11) 99769-9001 >>>>> >>>>> Universidade de São Paulo >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Thu, May 12, 2016 at 4:03 AM, Walter, André < >>>>> [email protected] >>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hello to all, >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Sorry for the miss out, our security rules were too strong ;-). >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> The URL http://poweredbycloudstack.bitcloud.cloud/ should be >>>>> accessible now from everywhere and we are looking forward for your >>>>> comments >>>>> and feedback. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Thanks and best regards. >>>>> >>>>> Andre >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> *Von:* Giles Sirett [mailto:[email protected] >>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>] >>>>> *Gesendet:* Mittwoch, 11. Mai 2016 20:15 >>>>> *An:* <[email protected] >>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> >>>>> *Betreff:* Re: Supported by ACS logo >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Yes - me too >>>>> >>>>> Kind Regards >>>>> >>>>> Giles >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> D: +44 20 3603 0541 <+44%2020%203603%200541> | M: +44 796 111 2055 >>>>> <+44%20796%20111%202055> >>>>> >>>>> [email protected] >>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> [email protected] >>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');> >>>>> www.shapeblue.com >>>>> @shapeblue >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 11 May 2016, at 17:10, Julia Simon <[email protected] >>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hi André, >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I am having trouble accessing that url. Would you check to make sure >>>>> it's valid. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Danke schön! >>>>> >>>>> Julia >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Wed, May 11, 2016 at 6:33 AM, Walter, André < >>>>> [email protected] >>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hello to all, >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> sorry for the delay, but our designer was off for some weeks. >>>>> >>>>> But finally we have put together some proposals and I personally like >>>>> the idea with the “stamp “ (option 5 or 6) best. So you can stamp your >>>>> homepage or any other Marketing Material with “powered by ACS”. And we can >>>>> easily include the proposal of Giles and replace the slogan “powered by” >>>>> with "supporter of" or "contributor to" >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Kindly have a look at following URL >>>>> http://poweredbycloudstack.bitcloud.cloud/ and we are looking forward >>>>> for your comments and feedback. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Thanks and best regards. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> *André Walter* >>>>> >>>>> BIT.Group GmbH >>>>> >>>>> T +49 3591 5253 1415 >>>>> F +49 3591 5253 9999 >>>>> >>>>> M +49 160 90822573 >>>>> >>>>> E [email protected] >>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> *Von:* Giles Sirett [mailto:[email protected] >>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>] >>>>> *Gesendet:* Donnerstag, 28. Januar 2016 23:23 >>>>> *An:* <[email protected] >>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>>; >>>>> Sally Khudairi >>>>> *Betreff:* Re: Supported by ACS logo >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Hi Andre - welcome to the community - great to see you here and I look >>>>> forward to working with you and your colleagues >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> It's great news that you can dive straight in with this important work >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I can't find the old thread on this, but in summary I think it stalled >>>>> because the cloudstack logo didn't fit nicely inside the "powered by" >>>>> circle that Sally references ( it resulted in the cloudstack logo being >>>>> very small) >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Maybe it could be made to work bu somebody with an eye for design. But >>>>> as ilya says, we don't have to stick with that design - it's not >>>>> obligatory >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Maybe best to come up with some ideas and post a link here >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Also : I've always thought that it would be good to give some options >>>>> that are not just "powers by" >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> A few with words like "supporter of" and "contributor to" would be >>>>> great >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Kind Regards >>>>> >>>>> Giles >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> D: +44 20 3603 0541 <+44%2020%203603%200541> | M: +44 796 111 2055 >>>>> <+44%20796%20111%202055> >>>>> >>>>> [email protected] >>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> <image004.png> <http://www.shapeblue.com> >>>>> >>>>> *Giles Sirett* >>>>> >>>>> *CEO* >>>>> >>>>> *, * >>>>> >>>>> *ShapeBlue* >>>>> >>>>> *d: * >>>>> >>>>> *+44 20 3603 0541 | s: +44 203 603 0540* >>>>> <+44%20%2020%203603%200541%20%7C%20s:%20+44%20203%20603%200540> >>>>> >>>>> | >>>>> >>>>> *m: * >>>>> >>>>> *+44 7961112055* <+44%207961112055> >>>>> >>>>> *e: * >>>>> >>>>> *[email protected] | t: * >>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]+%7C+t:');> >>>>> >>>>> | >>>>> >>>>> *w: * >>>>> >>>>> *www.shapeblue.com* <http://www.shapeblue..com> >>>>> >>>>> *a: * >>>>> >>>>> 53 Chandos Place, Covent Garden London WC2N 4HS UK >>>>> >>>>> <image003.png> >>>>> >>>>> Shape Blue Ltd is a company incorporated in England & Wales. 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Please >>>>> contact the sender if you believe you have received this email in error. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 29 Jan 2016, at 01:14, Sally Khudairi <[email protected] >>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Thanks, André --your timing is good, actually. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> We just launched the new ASF identity yesterday, and will continue >>>>> rolling out the new assets over the next few months. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> To that end, we have an existing "Powered By Apache" campaign that can >>>>> be used generally or specifically with certain Apache projects. Please see >>>>> http://apache.org/foundation/press/kit/#poweredby >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Again, given that our launch was just 26 hours ago, the icon for >>>>> Apache CloudStack on file is the old one, but still very much valid. If >>>>> this fits your needs, feel free to use as appropriate. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Warmest regards, >>>>> >>>>> Sally >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Vice President, Marketing & Publicity >>>>> >>>>> The Apache Software Foundation >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> = = = = = >>>>> >>>>> vox +1 617 921 8656 >>>>> >>>>> gvox +1 646 598 4616 >>>>> >>>>> skype sallykhudairi >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>> >>>>> *From:* "Walter, André" <[email protected] >>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> >>>>> *To:* "[email protected] >>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>" < >>>>> [email protected] >>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');>> >>>>> *Sent:* Thursday, January 28, 2016 9:28 AM >>>>> *Subject:* Supported by ACS logo >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Dear all, >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I am pretty new to CloudStack community and want to start my thread >>>>> with a short introduction. >>>>> >>>>> I am working for BIT.Group GmbH and heading the area called “Cloud >>>>> Services”. There we are delivering Infrastructure Management Services to >>>>> big customers (mainly SAP) with a clear focus on open source technologies. >>>>> That means we do classical IT outsourcing specialized on implementing and >>>>> operating virtualization and OS layer with Experts / Administrators in >>>>> Germany (Dresden) and China (Shanghai). >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Giving this background we started last year to build up an own >>>>> “BIT.Cloud” and decided to use Apache Cloud Stack and Ceph as focus >>>>> technologies. Our experiences with ACS are really good (clearly we find >>>>> the >>>>> one or the other optimization potential ;-)), we had great interactions in >>>>> the community already and we decided to deepen our involvement. So >>>>> hopefully you will hear now inputs from our side quite more often and we >>>>> especially want to increase the CloudStack presence in the German speaking >>>>> area. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> What we currently miss is a kind of “supported by ACS” logo, because >>>>> we want to publish our Cloud offering with a clear statement of our focus >>>>> technologies. I heart that there were already discussions in the past, but >>>>> somehow it did not come to an end. Do you also see the need or in general >>>>> would you support the initiative to get such a logo? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> In case most of you answer the question with yes, I see following main >>>>> questions: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> · Would you use the cloud stack (word), the monkey logo or >>>>> the combination of both? >>>>> >>>>> · Are there any legal restrictions which we have to consider >>>>> (e.g. does somebody has to approve this from ASF side?) >>>>> >>>>> · Do you know why the initiative in the past did not succeed? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> · Did someone in the past already created some drafts or >>>>> similar? >>>>> >>>>> · In case we have some logo proposals clearly some will like >>>>> it and some won’t. Will we start a voting procedure or how does this work >>>>> usually? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Please excuse this maybe stupid questions, but as I initially wrote, I >>>>> am quite new to this J. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> My wish would be, that everybody can use such a “supported by” logo in >>>>> case he wants to and I would offer to engage our designer, to prepare some >>>>> design proposals and share the results with you. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I am looking forward for a fruitful discussion and your feedback. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Thanks and best regards. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> *André Walter* >>>>> >>>>> Cloud Services >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> BIT.Group GmbH >>>>> >>>>> T +49 3591 5253 1415 >>>>> F +49 3591 5253 9999 >>>>> >>>>> M +49 160 90822573 >>>>> >>>>> E [email protected] >>>>> <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','[email protected]');> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> >>>>> This email was Virus checked by UTM 9. http://www.sophos.com >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Find out more about ShapeBlue and our range of CloudStack related >>>>> services: >>>>> IaaS Cloud Design & Build >>>>> <http://shapeblue.com/iaas-cloud-design-and-build/> | CSForge – rapid >>>>> IaaS deployment framework <http://shapeblue.com/csforge/> >>>>> CloudStack Consulting <http://shapeblue.com/cloudstack-consultancy/> >>>>> | CloudStack Software Engineering >>>>> <http://shapeblue.com/cloudstack-software-engineering/> >>>>> CloudStack Infrastructure Support >>>>> <http://shapeblue.com/cloudstack-infrastructure-support/> | CloudStack >>>>> Bootcamp Training Courses <http://shapeblue.com/cloudstack-training/> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> *Julia Simon *Opérations marketing et ventes *| *Marketing & Sales >>>>> Operations >>>>> t 514.447.3456 ext. 1103 <514.447.3456%20ext.%201103> >>>>> >>>>> c 514.993.6661 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> *CloudOps *Votre partenaire infonuagique* | *Cloud Solutions Experts >>>>> >>>>> cloudops.com >>>>> <http://www.cloudops.com/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=signature&utm_content=cloudops-dot-com-url&utm_campaign=general_email> >>>>> *| *420 rue Guy *|* Montréal *|* Quebec *|* H3J 1S6 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> [image: Das Bild wurde vom Absender entfernt.] >>>>> <https://cloud.ca/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=signature&utm_content=cloud-ca-logo-1&utm_campaign=general_email> >>>>> [image: Das Bild wurde vom Absender entfernt.] >>>>> <http://www.cloudops.com/2014/11/cloudops-tops-deloittes-technology-fast-50/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=signature&utm_content=fast-50-logo-1&utm_campaign=general_email> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >> > -- *Julia Simon*Opérations marketing et ventes *| *Marketing & Sales Operations t 514.447.3456 ext. 1103 c 514.993.6661 *CloudOps* Votre partenaire infonuagique* | *Cloud Solutions Experts cloudops.com <http://www.cloudops.com/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=signature&utm_content=cloudops-dot-com-url&utm_campaign=general_email> *| *420 rue Guy *|* Montréal *|* Quebec *|* H3J 1S6 <https://cloud.ca/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=signature&utm_content=cloud-ca-logo-1&utm_campaign=general_email> <http://www.cloudops.com/2014/11/cloudops-tops-deloittes-technology-fast-50/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=signature&utm_content=fast-50-logo-1&utm_campaign=general_email>
