User:DragonHawk/2010 logo

In May 2010, Wikipedia deployed a new logo.

I think the idea of creating a "true 3D model" of the puzzle ball is a great one, and I applaud the effort that's gone into it, and the result.

However, I think the new logo suffers in comparison to the old one because:
 * 1) Ball size vs text is smaller in new logo vs old
 * 2) Edges of the puzzle pieces are much less distinct
 * 3) Lower contrast between the symbols on the ball and the ball background

Note that I'm not saying the new logo is "worse"; I say it suffers in comparison. You compare the two side by side, and that's the reaction. I suspect it's a human biology thing - our programming makes us give more recognition to bigger things and higher contrast.

If people think the above three points are a problem, I think the model could be adjusted to address the issues. I don't think that would be counter to the spirit of the new work. Indeed, it might even build upon it. For example, instead of drawing in the "carved" lines where pieces meet, the pieces themselves could have their edges beveled. That would change the lines from a simple stylistic touch to an actual feature of the model.

Again, this is not intended to be dislike of the new logo. I'm trying to identify the reasons behind the reactions of some, and offer possibilities for change. Change is good. Wikipedia is a wiki, after all. :)

Respectfully submitted,

— DragonHawk (talk|hist) 17:00, 13 May 2010 (UTC)

Side by side
The two logos, side-by-side, both scaled to 250px size.



Links

 * Old logo(2003 puzzle ball)
 * http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/53/Old version of the Wikipedia logo used until 2010 (big, English).png
 * File:Old version of the Wikipedia logo used until 2010 (big, English).png
 * New logo (SVG at 1058px, same as the old logo PNG)
 * http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b3/Wikipedia-logo-v2-en.svg/1058px-Wikipedia-logo-v2-en.svg.png
 * File:Wikipedia-logo-v2-en.svg