All, we had several discussions in the past (like this one) around refreshing the openHAB logo design, which is currently rather following glossy design lines, while some people claim that all has to be flat design nowadays.
We have this logo since more than 5 years in place now, so I would tend to say that it is ok to go for an update. Imho it should be a visual update, but following the current concept of an @ combined with a house, probably also with similar colors as today - people should still be able to easily recognise openHAB.
But before we go into discussions about how a new logo should in detail look like, I’d like to check with the community (YOU!) whether you at all support such an ambition - so let’s vote!
The current openHAB logo…
…must remain exactly as it is - don’t dare touching it!
…looks slightly yesterdayish, but fashion cycles are short and glossy look is going to be hip again soon, so just be patient.
…is completely unimportant to me - what counts is the functionality. Do what you want, but don’t spend too much valuable time on it!
…really looks outdated and sheds a bad light on the project, which itself is far more modern and progresssive than its logo.
…must be changed asap as a new modern logo will path the way to more publicity, more users and a strongly growing community.
IMO the logo does not look yesterdayish as well as it is, from my point of view, preferable not to change a logo every 2 years just because everyone is doing it And yes, of course - what counts is the functionality (+ usability). There are probably quite a few things preventing many people from using openHAB, but I’m sure the logo is no such thing.
It would be no good to design a new logo. The openHAB logo is great and the used font is also unique, modern with it’s own character. Nothing to change here. But the use of colors needs a little retouching in an “evolutionary style”. Stick to the form of the logo, the font and the colors. Everything else would be a rebrand, that I would try to avoid at all cost.
You beat me to it, I really like the look of that!, meanwhile I was trying something similar but yours has the better effect (I don’t have any fonts suitable for logos):
Fun fact: When I was looking for smarthome solutions I thought i’d better try all the open source solutions, I tried openHAB first simply because the logo was orange (my favourite colour). In the end it turned out to be the best solution for me regardless of logo though.
How about a little more evolution? I personally think that the current icon (house with bow) looks a bit dated. But, design is a matter of taste, so nobody should be offended.
And yes, of course - what counts is the functionality (+ usability). There are probably quite a few things preventing many people from using openHAB, but I’m sure the logo is no such thing.
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In the end it turned out to be the best solution for me regardless of logo though.
