[FUGSPBR] OFF-TOPIC: NetBSD logo design competition (fwd)
João Carlos Mendes Luís
jonny em jonny.eng.br
Qua Jan 14 10:58:40 BRST 2004
Recomendo a leitura de Arthur C. Clarke, O retorno da infância
Ricardo Ryoiti S. Junior wrote:
> Pessoal,
>
>
> Sei que esse assunto ja gerou discussoes bastante exaltadas aqui,
> mas acho interessante comentar: O pessoal do NetBSD resolveu abandonar o
> "diabinho" e estao promovendo uma competicao para escolher um novo
> logotipo e um novo "personagem" para representar o sistema.
>
> Curiosamente, um dos motivos pela troca e' justamente a questao da
> natureza cultural e/ou religiosa do "demon/daemon". :)
>
> Segue abaixo a mensagem...
>
> []s
> Ricardo.
>
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> Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 11:46:04 +1100
> From: Luke Mewburn <lukem em NetBSD.org>
> Reply-To: communication-exec em NetBSD.org
> To: netbsd-announce em NetBSD.org
> Subject: NetBSD logo design competition
>
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> NetBSD logo design competition
>
> The NetBSD Project is an international collaborative effort of a
> large group of diverse people to produce a freely available, and
> redistributable UNIX-like operating system.
>
> NetBSD is a trademark of the NetBSD Foundation, Inc., which is a
> non-profit corporation which whose primary goal is to promote
> the development of the NetBSD operating system and related software.
>
> The NetBSD Foundation is retiring the existing NetBSD daemon identity
> and is adopting a new logo. To that end we are launching an
> international competition for the creation of a new logo.
>
> We extend an invitation to all interested parties to submit design(s)
> for consideration. This is an open competition, to be judged by
> the Board of Directors of the NetBSD Foundation and selected other
> people.
>
> There is a cash prize of $ 100.00 (one hundred US dollars) for the
> winning entry. The successful logo will also have wide exposure,
> featuring in all NetBSD material including, but not limited to;
> the NetBSD.org web site, software media, apparel, and business
> systems.
>
> The competition will close on February 29, 2003.
> The rules of the competition, submission information and the
> design brief are included in this document.
>
> Please forward all designs and contact details via email to:
> <communication-exec em NetBSD.org>
>
> We look forward with interest to receiving all proposals.
>
> Thanks and kind regards,
> Luke Mewburn <lukem em NetBSD.org>, on behalf of
> The Board of Directors of The NetBSD Foundation <board em NetBSD.org>.
> http://www.NetBSD.org/
>
> _____________________
>
> Design Brief
>
> NetBSD's current image can be viewed here:
> http://www.NetBSD.org/
> http://www.NetBSD.org/images/NetBSD.jpg
>
> The following problems have been identified with the current identity:
> * Too complicated.
> * Hard to reproduce.
> * Has negative cultural, and religious ramifications.
>
> Some suggested themes for the new identity include:
> * An animal character such as the Linux `Tux' penguin (4) or
> Darwin `Hexley' platypus (2).
> * An abstract symbol conveying the goals and spirit of open source
> technology.
> * A logo based on the letter-forms of the organization name (NetBSD).
>
> The following list of links to existing identities may be used for
> guidance:
> (1) http://www.debian.org/
> (2) http://www.hexley.com/
> (3) http://www.ibm.com/
> (4) http://www.nd.edu/~ljordan/linux/tuxhistory.html
> (5) http://www.redhat.com/
> (6) http://www.sun.com/
> (7) http://www.suse.de/
> (8) http://www.wasabisystems.com/
>
> _____________________
>
> Judgment criteria
>
> The new logo shall meet the following requirements:
> * Due to the issues identified above, the current NetBSD
> daemon character cannot be used.
> * The organization name (NetBSD) must be included in the
> final logo.
> * The logo must be identifiable.
> * If abstract, the logo must be simple and clear in concept.
> * It must convey traditional goals and spirit of the NetBSD
> Project.
> * It must be distinctive in the quality and originality of
> its visual image and not offend any national, cultural or
> religious sensitivity.
> * The concept should have relevance to the organization (NetBSD).
> * It must adapt well to electronic and printed media, to
> reproduction on small surfaces, and to use in color, both in
> positive and in negative form.
> * Must be the original work of the submitter.
> * Must be free of any copyright or other intellectual property
> claims.
>
> The above information is not meant to limit creativity in any way.
> We look forward to, and are open to a wide range of creative solutions.
>
> _____________________
>
> Rules and Submission Requirements
>
> 1. Form of the competition
> Open design competition.
>
> 2. Conditions of participation
> The competition is open to all designers, both professional
> and non-professional.
>
> 3. Object of the competition
> The creation of a logo to serve as the emblem of NetBSD.
> The new logo is intended to replace the one currently in use.
>
> 4. Number of designs, design and presentation data
> Each participant is entitled to submit a maximum of three
> designs. Designs shall be submitted in their final form,
> in other words as finished works (no sketches)
>
> 5. Submission format
>
> The final design must be submitted as a scalable vector
> format EPS (Adobe Illustrator, Macromedia Freehand or
> similar), therefore no halftone (photographic or bitmap)
> images will be taken into consideration by the jury.
> Please also avoid the use of gradients (including elements
> such as drop shadows) unless created inside a vector program.
>
> All designs shall be submitted for judging in electronic form as:
> * JPEG or PNG.
> * 300 DPI, 1200 x 1200 pixels.
> * In color (RGB).
>
> 6. Submission deadline
> The designs must reach the NetBSD Foundation by
> February 29, 2003, at 23:59 UTC.
> Any design reaching the NetBSD Foundation after the time
> and the date mentioned will not be taken into consideration
> by the jury. The NetBSD Foundation disclaims any liability
> for designs submitted.
>
> 7. Jury
> The judgment leading to the final selection of designs
> shall be undertaken by the Board of Directors of the NetBSD
> Foundation, and will occur in two stages.
>
> First Stage - Preselection
> A technical and artistic preselection group has
> been set up by the NetBSD Foundation and entrusted
> with recommending to the second stage between 5
> and 10 of the designs submitted that meet the
> prescribed criteria. The preselection group consists
> of the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee
> for Communications, and independant technical
> consultants.
>
> Second stage - Final selection
> The final selection of the winner shall be judged
> by the NetBSD developer community via a direct
> vote.
>
> 8. Copyright, right of use
> Upon completion of the competition, the NetBSD Foundation
> acquires ownership of the winning logo by assignment of
> copyright, and the winning designer will disclaim any
> trademarks and without limitation all other rights
> related to the design.
> The $ 100.00 cash prize to the winning designer consists
> of $ 50.00 for ownership rights and $ 50.00 for the
> competition prize.
> All the other designs submitted shall remain the
> intellectual property of their creators, unless otherwise
> agreed by negotiation between the parties.
> Due credit will be given to the winning designer on the
> NetBSD.org web site.
>
> 9. Exploitation of the competition results for public relations purposes
> By submitting their designs, the participants authorize
> the NetBSD Foundation to use those designs for public
> relations purposes, for instance by publishing the competition
> results in broadcasts and in written or electronic media
> or both - with a mention of the creators' names - and to
> display or publish all or some of the designs submitted
> anywhere in the world.
>
> 10. Return of designs
> Participants are advised to retain personal records of
> their designs, as neither the designs submitted nor the
> electronic media will be returned to them.
>
> 11. Validity of the Rules
> By participating in the competition, the participants
> unreservedly accept these rules.
>
> _____________________
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