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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:


* 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"


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.
''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.
== New Creative Commons Logos ==
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)


== 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|]]
:I like this design, but it doesn't work in small sizes.
:16px: [[Image:Swirly-logo-black.png|16px|]] [[Image:Swirly-logo-color.png|16px|]]
:32px: [[Image:Swirly-logo-black.png|32px|]] [[Image:Swirly-logo-color.png|32px|]]
:[[User:Angela Beesley|Angela Beesley]]
:: 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)
: How about a mix of the swirly into "Libre" below? (i.e. instead of the butterfly) [http://freedomdefined.org/User


===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:Free3.png|left|Logo|thumb]][[Image:Freex.png|left|Logo|thumb]][[Image:glob.png|left|Logo|thumb]]
[[Image:Free3.png|Logo|left|thumb]]
 
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== Marc Falzon's logo ==
 
[[Image:Mfalzon-freecontent logo01--normal.png|left|Free content (01), by Marc Falzon - full size]]
Here is another logo proposal to illustrate the Free content idea : I made it with Inkscape, so the SVG source file is available.
 
[[Image:Mfalzon-freecontent logo01--typ.png|right|Alternative fonts for logo Free content (01)]]
 
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.
 
A "wiki logo" size version of my logo : [[Image:Mfalzon-freecontent logo01--wikilogo.png|Free content (01), by Marc Falzon - wiki logo size]]
 
Then a "browser-icon" size, for use as ''favicon'' : [[Image:Mfalzon-freecontent logo01--favicon.png|Free content (01), by Marc Falzon - favicon size]]
 
...hope you'll like it ! :-)
 
<br clear="both">
 
: 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)
 
'''This logo is not original.'''
 
 
Beautiful. It remembers to me pac-man:
http://web.candyland.cx/~bmfrankl/xlight/ftp/samples/pics/pac-man/pac-man.jpg
--[[User:Telemaco|Telemaco]] 19:24, 2 August 2006 (CEST)
 
== Free Expression ==
 
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)
 
[[Image:Freedom of Expression.png]] [[Image:Freedom of Expression - clouds.png]]
 
: 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]]
 
::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)
 
== Telemaco's Logos ==
 
[[Image:logo59.png|left|Logo|thumb]] [[Image:logo59fi.png|left|Logo|]]
 
Butterfly FC.
Black over white and white over black.
No problem in gray scale.
Very good over t-shirt.
Simple and elegant.
 
 
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== Copyleft ==
 
This is a draft I did earlier this year. For more information on the design see
 
http://www.openkhm.de/resserver.php?blogId=3&resource=free_locx.gif
 
== FKey ==
 
Start for this design was to break up the circle of usual copyright-sign via freedom
 
[[Image:Freekey_fc.gif]]
 
== Libre ==
 
[[Image:Libre-kt.png|Libre Emblem Button]] [[Image:Libre-kt-zh.png‎ |Libre Emblem Chinese version]]
<!-- http://freedomdefined.org/upload/5/5a/Libre-kt.png -->
 
Invitation to artists: add "Libre" logos/emblems to this page. 
Note: the proposed change from "Free" to "Libre" to disambiguate "free".
Libre can apply to free/libre culture, free/libre knowledge, free/libre software, etc. - or in fact any [http://communities.libre.org/ libre resources].
 
Also, feel free to contribute/discuss alternative language versions (e.g. 自由, etc.).
 
Links:
 
[http://libre.org Libre.org] [http://communities.libre.org Communities] [http://communities.libre.org/about/emblem/ Emblem]
 
Great work everyone :-).
 
Kim
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