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New Code::Blocks Icons
Dreamy:
I have to agree this logo looks totally 90'ish...
It's like... First first 3D attempts under Windows 95...
And what does this concept mean? It looks like a big gravestone.
And it's so shiny... Shiny stuff is so outdated...
And the bubble? Oddly rotated and sticking out.
And the colors? Like a kids toy.
Splash screen used till today has really cool logo, I'd use that logo everywhere (maybe rotated somehow to better fit in an icon).
I just don't like italic font there too much and agree it needs to be rearanged so there's not that empty space anymore.
Pastel colors & paint-like 3D are so modern, rich colors & fancy shiny 3D look really childish...
Don't take me wrong, I'm just explaining my opinion...
Just have a closer look and compare these two...
1) Like a first attempt doing 3D 2) Professional looking modern logo
ouch:
That's a little harsh.
But personally I really wouldn't care if it was a picture of oBFusCATed beating a kitten with a baby seal, it's a splash screen that gets displayed for a second then goes away on an open source project... It doesn't need to to be AAA stuff.
Alpha:
Thanks, but don't worry about it too much. I do not really care if I am told I am completely wrong, as long as I am told why.
I have continued working on the colors - personally, I like colors which are more vibrant, but the reduced transparency in my last post made it too much so. Also, I added a significant blur to the reflection (again, I like sharp images, but I do realize that I am not everyone). Here is my work in progress.
... and with sharpened corners
(I would have replied a bit earlier, but fuzzy reflections caused the render time to take 5 times as long as before.)
--- Quote from: Dreamy on August 17, 2011, 09:07:52 am ---And the bubble? Oddly rotated and sticking out.
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Hmm... I agree, but I couldn't find a better spot for it; any suggestions?
--- Quote from: ouch on August 17, 2011, 09:25:04 pm ---I really wouldn't care if it was a picture of oBFusCATed beating a kitten with a baby seal
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(So you know, that brings a very "unique" image to mind :shock:)
Dreamy:
Alpha:
Mmm, from my point of view, the logo is much an improvement now, though I still don't like the concept.
The logo is still in background, while most of the picture is taken by that gray brick (aka gravestone).
Could you please try the less "in-your-face" 3D version with logo slightly modified (these newer colors plus reflextion blur, possibly those sharper corners), without the bubble and with text a "little bit" less glossy? I believe it might look way cool, and a version without gray background could be perfect for Start here page (and on other spots as well - webpage, forum logo?).
ouch: ouch
others: What do you think?
Alpha:
OK - render in progress (this may take some time).
--- Quote from: Dreamy on August 18, 2011, 11:05:04 am ---The logo is still in background, while most of the picture is taken by that gray brick (aka gravestone).
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I tried to choose a neutral, non-obtrusive color for the background; is there a different color you would suggest I try?
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