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| We need a "Free Content" logo that can be attached to works covered by licenses which meet the conditions defined in the [[Definition|Free Content Definition]]. This logo should consist of: | | We need two separate logos, a "Free Content" logo and a "Free Expression" logo, that can be attached to works covered by licenses which meet the conditions defined in the [[Definition|Free Content and Expression Definition]]. Each of these logos should consist of: |
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| * a symbol or sign that is the same for both logos (minor variations allowed) | | * a symbol or sign that is the same for both logos (minor variations allowed) |
| * a label, probably "Free Content" | | * a label, i.e. "Free Content" or "Free Expression" |
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| Logos '''must''' have a vector graphics source (SVG preferred), but '''must''' be uploaded in a bitmap format (transparent PNG preferred). A good, free software vector graphics application which can handle SVG and PNG exports is [http://www.inkscape.org/ inkscape]. The dimensions are up to you as long as the images scale well. In order for your logo to be used, the logo itself must be free content with a reduced attribution requirement, but we can work this out with you once we have picked your logo. | | Logos '''must''' have a vector graphics source (SVG preferred), but '''must''' be uploaded in a bitmap format (transparent PNG preferred). A good, free software vector graphics application which can handle SVG and PNG exports is [http://www.inkscape.org/ inkscape]. The dimensions are up to you as long as the images scale well. In order for your logo to be used, the logo itself must be free content with a reduced attribution requirement, but we can work this out with you once we have picked your logo. |
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| Some advice and ideas: | | Some advice and ideas: |
| * Don't make it too complex. See the Wikipedia article [[w:logo|logo]] for some information on what makes a good logo. | | * Don't make it too complex. See the Wikipedia article [[w:logo|logo]] for some information on what makes a good logo. |
| | * Since "Free Expression" is meant to be used primarily for artistic works, it may be a good idea to make this particular logo slightly more playful. |
| * It's all about works being used freely, merged, copied, changed, and so on. A visual metaphor that reflects this may make the most sense. | | * It's all about works being used freely, merged, copied, changed, and so on. A visual metaphor that reflects this may make the most sense. |
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| If you are confused by the wiki process, feel free to e-mail Erik at <tt>moeller AT scireview DOT de</tt>, and he will take care of things.
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| ''Please note:'' it was recently decided to [[Talk:Definition/Unstable#Pushing_to_1.0|drop]] the term "Free Expression" because it was too ambiguous in our context. Thus, we don't need two different logos anymore, only a "Free Content" logo.
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| == New Creative Commons Logos ==
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| Please, have a look at new logos proposed for CC. They are not official CC logos (yet) [http://x.narya.net/static/terry/cc_colors.png but may be in a future] [[User:JaroslawLipszyc|JaroslawLipszyc]] 14:59, 8 June 2006 (CEST)
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| == Current submissions == | | == Current submissions == |
| respectively, to indicate that this is a global movement; the open shapes are somewhat informed by the copyright "C", which is, in a way, subverted to express fluidity and constant change.
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| [[Image:Swirly-logo-black.png|150px|]] [[Image:Swirly-logo-color.png|150px|]]
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| :I like this design, but it doesn't work in small sizes.
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| :16px: [[Image:Swirly-logo-black.png|16px|]] [[Image:Swirly-logo-color.png|16px|]]
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| :32px: [[Image:Swirly-logo-black.png|32px|]] [[Image:Swirly-logo-color.png|32px|]]
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| :[[User:Angela Beesley|Angela Beesley]]
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| :: True. Could be made to work by making it a bit bolder, though I do prefer Marc's design below to my own.--[[User:Erik Möller|Erik Möller]] 00:09, 25 July 2006 (CEST)
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| : How about a mix of the swirly into "Libre" below? (i.e. instead of the butterfly) [http://freedomdefined.org/User
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| ===Yin Yang===
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| "Yin Yang" by Bernhard Schillo. The shape of the logo is one half of the yin and yang symbol. I believe, this is a good basis for this logo, cause it symbolizes contradictions, which generate reality. In this case the "C" (for Culture) coexists with the "uncultured" nature. Or another possible connotation: free culture and not free culture. Human culture of property can't exist without the "seed" of free culture contained in itself and without a strong free culture on the opposition. The forces have to work together.
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| The Logo also reminds to the Copyright-Logo. But the circle around the "C" is not a circle. The shape indicates, that something is given back.
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| The logo should be elaborated if used. These are just my first ideas and drafts. I will think about it again when the discussion about the name is finished. And i hope, my english is understandable :)
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| [[Image:Free_culture_logo_signet.png|Free_culture_logo_signet.png]]
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| [[Image:Free_culture_logo_var.png|Free_culture_logo_var.png]]
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| == Free Content Logo ==
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| [[Image:Free3.png|left|Logo|thumb]][[Image:Freex.png|left|Logo|thumb]][[Image:glob.png|left|Logo|thumb]]
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| == Marc Falzon's logo ==
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| [[Image:Mfalzon-freecontent logo01--normal.png|left|Free content (01), by Marc Falzon - full size]]
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| Here is another logo proposal to illustrate the Free content idea : I made it with Inkscape, so the SVG source file is available.
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| [[Image:Mfalzon-freecontent logo01--typ.png|right|Alternative fonts for logo Free content (01)]]
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| The rings - using the universal colors of the rainbow - represent some pieces of content (''free'' content illustrated by the "open" part) intertwined. For the label, I also provide some alternative fonts : the jury is free to choose another one in this list to replace the original font.
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| A "wiki logo" size version of my logo : [[Image:Mfalzon-freecontent logo01--wikilogo.png|Free content (01), by Marc Falzon - wiki logo size]]
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| Then a "browser-icon" size, for use as ''favicon'' : [[Image:Mfalzon-freecontent logo01--favicon.png|Free content (01), by Marc Falzon - favicon size]]
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| ...hope you'll like it ! :-)
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| : I love it! This is definitely the nicest one so far. From the fonts, I think I prefer the third one from the top. However, we should make sure that the fonts we use are available under free licenses. Could you do a grayscale version of the logo part so we know if it's suitable for print?--[[User:Erik Möller|Erik Möller]] 00:08, 25 July 2006 (CEST)
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| '''This logo is not original.'''
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| Beautiful. It remembers to me pac-man:
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| http://web.candyland.cx/~bmfrankl/xlight/ftp/samples/pics/pac-man/pac-man.jpg
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| --[[User:Telemaco|Telemaco]] 19:24, 2 August 2006 (CEST)
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| == Free Expression ==
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| This is a rough draft of an idea for a 'freedom of expression' logo by Mark Clements (registered as HappyDog). A better paint-palette shape would be nice, and maybe a photographic image rather than the basic vector image I have used here. In fact, having said that I uploaded a quick mock-up with a photographic 'cloud' image. Not great, but any image could be used if this was thought to be a good direction to go in. --[[User:HappyDog|Mark Clements (HappyDog)]] 02:35, 6 July 2006 (CEST)
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| [[Image:Freedom of Expression.png]] [[Image:Freedom of Expression - clouds.png]]
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| : This is pretty, though perhaps a little too strong visually. I'd prefer something more abstract which can be used equally well for art, music, scientific data, encyclopedic articles, and so on.--[[User:Erik Möller|Erik Möller]]
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| ::I like the "yin yang" proposal above very much. Perhaps it is a little too naked right now, but it can probably be elaborated upon by a skilled person (perhaps the author himself) ;-)) I think the basic graphical concept is simple, clear and rather adequate. --[[User:Antoine|Antoine]] 16:12, 14 July 2006 (CEST)
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| == Telemaco's Logos ==
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| [[Image:logo59.png|left|Logo|thumb]] [[Image:logo59fi.png|left|Logo|]]
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| Butterfly FC.
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| Black over white and white over black.
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| No problem in gray scale.
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| Very good over t-shirt.
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| Simple and elegant.
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| == Copyleft ==
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| This is a draft I did earlier this year. For more information on the design see
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| http://www.openkhm.de/resserver.php?blogId=3&resource=free_locx.gif
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| == FKey ==
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| Start for this design was to break up the circle of usual copyright-sign via freedom
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| [[Image:Freekey_fc.gif]]
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| == Libre ==
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| [[Image:Libre-kt.png|Libre Emblem Button]] [[Image:Libre-kt-zh.png |Libre Emblem Chinese version]]
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| <!-- http://freedomdefined.org/upload/5/5a/Libre-kt.png -->
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| Invitation to artists: add "Libre" logos/emblems to this page.
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| Note: the proposed change from "Free" to "Libre" to disambiguate "free".
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| Libre can apply to free/libre culture, free/libre knowledge, free/libre software, etc. - or in fact any [http://communities.libre.org/ libre resources].
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| Also, feel free to contribute/discuss alternative language versions (e.g. 自由, etc.).
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| Links:
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| [http://libre.org Libre.org] [http://communities.libre.org Communities] [http://communities.libre.org/about/emblem/ Emblem]
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| Great work everyone :-).
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