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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]]. | 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: | ||
* 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, | * a label, i.e. "Free Content" or "Free Expression" | ||
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. | ||
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. | 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. | ||
== 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. | ===Swirly=== | ||
"Swirly" by Erik Möller, color & b&w, available as SVG. I'm using the text "free culture" for now as a placeholder until we've decided on a final name for the definition. This probably has similarities to lots of existing logos due to its simplicity, but I feel that freedom is best defined visually through simple forms and shapes. The blue and green represent Sky and Earth, 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. The soft pink subtitle is meant to complete the three primary colors, red, green and blue, from which all other colors can be additively created. The shapes are also meant to be somewhat reminiscent of a [[w:bass clef|bass clef]].--[[User:Erik Möller|Erik Möller]] 18:15, 4 May 2006 (CEST) | |||
[[Image:Swirly-logo-black.png|150px|]] [[Image:Swirly-logo-color.png|150px|]] | [[Image:Swirly-logo-black.png|150px|]] [[Image:Swirly-logo-color.png|150px|]] | ||
===Yin Yang=== | ===Yin Yang=== | ||
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[[Image:Free_culture_logo_signet.png|Free_culture_logo_signet.png]] | [[Image:Free_culture_logo_signet.png|Free_culture_logo_signet.png]] | ||
[[Image:Free_culture_logo_var.png|Free_culture_logo_var.png]] | [[Image:Free_culture_logo_var.png|Free_culture_logo_var.png]] | ||
== Free Content Logo == | == Free Content Logo == | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:FC2.png|Interactive contents.|left|thumb]] [[Image:FC3.png|Free open creation|left|thumb]] [[Image:FC4.png|Free open creation II|left|thumb]] | ||
[[Image:FC8.png|Simple Logo|left|thumb]] [[Image:FC9.png|Simple Logo II|left|thumb]] | |||
[[Image:FC10.png|Sound, image and language: 3 elements of art|left|thumb]] | |||
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