AboutUsLogo:Status/Julie Hughes
YES It's a beautiful logo. I believe that as long as we make an effort to develop a descriptive tagline to tie the logo image to the AboutUs concept, that we can proceed. 
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I'm noticing two strong interests that seem to be occurring in various folks:
One group seems to be feeling that we've worked for hundreds of hours over the last few months to replace the ragged yellow man with something stronger and more refined (scroll through AboutUsLogo:Discussion for a better taste of the effort that has gone on so far). This group seems to feel that the current version is good enough and represents the Topsoil metaphor very well.
A second group is arriving a little later in the process and feels that the design doesn't evoke the identity they wish for their site. It feels like this group would appreciate a process of shared discovery where we first come to consensus about who we are and what our purpose is -- then move on to figuring out metaphors and logos that do a great job conveying that identity.
I wonder how we could move to honor both? Any thoughts on this?
- On behalf of those of us who "came late to the party," I would have to say that, despite the discussion, there is no visible connection (for me) between the logo and the AboutUs.org purpose. To anyone outside the organization, I'm afraid that there would be a total disconnect.
However, perhaps both groups could be served by the creation of a descriptive tagline. Something along the lines of "Providing the means to help your website grow" or "Providing the tools to grow websites" might coincide with the Topsoil metaphor and enable non-members to understand the design.
Just my 2 cents. Jules | talk 21:35, 26 June 2007 (PDT)
- On behalf of those of us who "came late to the party," I would have to say that, despite the discussion, there is no visible connection (for me) between the logo and the AboutUs.org purpose. To anyone outside the organization, I'm afraid that there would be a total disconnect.
Hi Jules, do you find the current design better than the listening man? Would you be okay approving this one if we then immediately started a new logo process, to take into consideration all the concerns raised in this one about what AboutUs is all about and is trying to convey with the logo? I like this solution because it let's us immediately improve the look/feel of the site (honors group one) while starting a process that fully includes those who are newer in not only the logo decision, but also the value and mission discussion that precedes choice of a new logo (honors group two). Brandon
- Hi, Brandon. I do prefer the current design over the listening man, most definitely. I also like your solution because it lets us move the process along and experience a sense of accomplishment. (Oh, yes I do have this page on my watchlist, which is a terrific feature. But I didn't get a notice that you had added a comment.) Jules | talk 19:16, 2 July 2007 (PDT)
Heya Jules, I'm looking forward to working with you to articulate what aboutus is :-) I think we should probably start that process soon. Would you be interested in helping to facilitate it? Facilitation is mostly just listening to people and then helping them change the document to address their concerns. I think it's really fun and I'd be happy to work with you on it. Brandon
In my eagerness, I've gotten started on a WhoWeAre poll. Perhaps you'd like to join me there :-)? -- Brandon
- I added myself to the WhoWeAre poll. Sounds like a lot of fun. Jules | talk 12:21, 3 July 2007 (PDT)
Hey Jules, been looking at your work! Exciting!! :-) Your words sparked something for a possible tagline. Wiki.. growing interconnectedness... or something along those lines and not as awkward. Best, MarkDilley
