[Icon change needed] Icon is too simillar to Synology Chat

cyb3rko commented 3 months ago

Steps to reproduce

Not really a bug, but an issue.

Open the app menu of your phone.
Search for "Chat".

Expected behavior

Listed apps should be distinguishable.

Actual behavior

The app "Synology Chat" (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.synology.dschat) does have the same name as your application, same colors and similar icon.

I would recommend to make the app more distinguishable.

Crash logs

No response

App version

v0.8.2

Device

Google Pixel 7 Pro - Android 14

Other details

Acknowledgements

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theolm commented 3 months ago

I can see the problem here, the similarity, although accidental, exists. Unfortunately I'm not a designer so I don't have much ability to change the icon beyond what has already been changed. What I can do is change the title, but I believe that this is not the ideal solution.

I'll leave this issue open, maybe someone will pick it up to change the icon. Otherwise I'll work on it myself.

RAHUL12348697695848579 commented 1 month ago

Hey I can design a logo please let me know how you would like it so I can make one

theolm commented 1 month ago

Hey, @RAHUL12348697695848579

I have no idea. you can suggest whatever you want, I just have a few requirements.

It needs to be simple and somehow remind that, in the end, it will open WhatsApp
It needs to follow the latest guidelines for icons (adaptative icons, monochromatic, etc)

Thanks for taking this issue.

Thanks

RAHUL12348697695848579 commented 1 month ago

I mean you got any idea in mind like the basics of it

RAHUL12348697695848579 commented 1 month ago

And BTW I am not familiar with adaptive icon but I try my best also what's the size you want for the icon

RAHUL12348697695848579 commented 4 weeks ago

well guys i need a vote Untitled-1

JonnyTech commented 4 weeks ago

I don't think you are allowed to use the WhatsApp icon within your one, it is probably trademarked and available only for official partners.

theolm commented 4 weeks ago

@RAHUL12348697695848579 Jonny is right, we can't use whatsapp icon. Besides there is too much information in your suggestion. I think it needs to be simple since this icon will be show in small devices as well.

Here is a codelab that can help you https://codelabs.developers.google.com/design-android-launcher#0

I would try to use just a chat balloon with small modifications. I do prefer simple icons like this one

Screenshot 2024-10-18 at 11 33 30 AM

RAHUL12348697695848579 commented 4 weeks ago

how about a chat bubble with a number to make it a little different i mean i have some ideas with text and stuff but need your opinion

RAHUL12348697695848579 commented 4 weeks ago

how is this looking?

JonnyTech commented 4 weeks ago

Nice, but it makes it look like this a proper chat app rather than an app that links to a chat app (sorry, that was a lot of "app"s!).

RAHUL12348697695848579 commented 4 weeks ago

Lol it's kinda tough as you know there aren't any good chat bubble design that have that kinda design, but I see what I can do but sadly I don't have any good ideas for the movement

RAHUL12348697695848579 commented 4 weeks ago

how about i add this ps i made the background black so it can been seen easily

RAHUL12348697695848579 commented 4 weeks ago

how about this i can remove the dot if it looks werid

RAHUL12348697695848579 commented 4 weeks ago

high res vector ver

RAHUL12348697695848579 commented 3 weeks ago

@theolm let me know how this is for you

theolm commented 3 weeks ago

I like the idea of using a chat bubble with a chain (link) inside, but I think the icon itself is not following the guidelines.

What if you take the existing icon and replace the 3 dots with a link? If you are not sure how to proceed with adaptative icons, I can take it from here.

RAHUL12348697695848579 commented 3 weeks ago

I think you should proceed I give you the svg file

RAHUL12348697695848579 commented 3 weeks ago

https://file.io/onzjJTq1fCJ6

RAHUL12348697695848579 commented 3 weeks ago

wait do you mean like this?

theolm commented 3 weeks ago

Yes, so far I think this is our best choice.

Do you have any other ideas? Something that indicates that this will be passed/moved to WhatsApp. Maybe there will be some arrows inside the balloon. IDK haha

RAHUL12348697695848579 commented 3 weeks ago

Hmm I mean I could make it a little different and use WhatsApp colour theme to make it that it goes to WhatsApp maybe

shuvashish76 commented 3 weeks ago

I think instead of link icon launch icon would be nice. I've tried to make an icon

The svg file you can download from here : https://openclipart.org/detail/349889/chat-icon (Openclipart designs are under Creative Commons Zero 1.0 Public Domain License)

Let me know if you like it or need some changes.

shuvashish76 commented 3 weeks ago

Another try with rocket representing the user will open with whats app. Here I kept the 3dots for symbolism

Source: https://openclipart.org/detail/349890/rocket-chat-icon

RAHUL12348697695848579 commented 3 weeks ago

Okay that looks nice but let's see what he has to say

RAHUL12348697695848579 commented 3 weeks ago

@theolm may I have your comment

theolm commented 3 weeks ago

As I said before, the icon needs to follow the Android guidelines for icons and also must be an adaptive icon with monochrome theme support. Neither of the suggestions are following my recommendations.

I created a new icon based on your idea using the chain to represent the link between the two apps. I'll push the changes soon and I'll also give you the credits in the release.

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