[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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