We need a logo! (now closed)

[fubuloubu]

Challenge

Who has some design chops and wants to make us a cool logo?

Solidity has a logo, but we're cooler so we should have a better one!

P.S. we :hearts: you Solidity

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Rules

If you have a submission, post it to this issue as an embedded image (hosted from wherever you animals host things) and whomever has the most :+1:'s wins the bounty! Anyone can vote on submissions !

Challenge ends with our beta release (currently June 1st), where the winning submission will be added as a PR to our README/docs.

Closing Date: 1st June 2018

NOTE: Please do not submit a PR yet! Add your submission as a comment below!

NOTE: Please nothing offensive. Keep it clean, Vyperinos!

NOTE: Keep it original. As pointed out in the comments existing Vyper logos do already exist. Please refrain from making them look too similar, we don't want to get involved in any copy infrigement battles :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:

NOTE: Please also see Ethereum Branding Guidelines

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Sponsors

SNT bounty sponsored by Status (https://openbounty.status.im). ETH Bounty sponsored by @jacqueswww and myself Feel free to add more bounties if you desire! ETH/ERC20/ERC223 accepted

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Brainstorming and Comments

Feel free to add notes with your concepts of what Vyper is and brainstorm concepts.

My design keywords (just for brainstorming):

• Snek (obvs)
• Sharp
• Secure
• Emerald
• Friendly

And some additional insperation: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TSqVXVXVjiVxH5COXgIu90_dSJTQv3_Ka-aI6MYqeIo

NOTE: Anyone can add a comment here just chatting about the designs or whatnot. Official entries should just contain the picture (optionally some comment about it) and are voted on ONLY using :+1:

[JisuPark]

What an interesting issue! Here is mine. I have inspired by the logo of Solidity and VENOM Vulnerability.

[status-open-bounty]

Balance: 0.2 ETH Tokens: SNT: 1000.00 Contract address: 0x780292713a8c44339b544c5e86ec6ac49dccdcdc Network: Mainnet Status: Pending maintainer confirmation Winner: jacqueswww Visit https://openbounty.status.im to learn more.

[jtlacci]

Here's a quick simple concept can mess with the colors or add serif

edit1: more and less 'solidified' versions

[jakerockland]

Here's my go.

I like that @JisuPark tried to pay homage to the Solidity logo, and like the consistency that that creates, so I tried to incorporate that in my design. Also ∆ conveys security/strength.

Made it green because 🐍

SVG in Vyper.svg.zip

[haydenadams]

I like the idea of an Ethereum logo at the center of a snake eye. Threw this together quickly, but down to make a nicer/cleaner version if people are interested!

[ben-kaufman]

I am not a designer so just posting here some ideas here for the designers to use.

Maybe we can make something similar to this

But with a few changes:

1. Green snake, I think one of these colors #2CBD9A #B0E744 59982f can be good.
2. No background of course
3. Maybe flipping the snake so the head is to the right (mirror)
4. Make the snake look more calm and not like he's about to bite
5. I think we can make the snake fit to the gap in the Ethereum logo and make it look like it's wrapping it but still looks like a V.
6. Make the snake teeth look like the bottom part of the ethereum logo.

[fubuloubu]

@ben-kaufman 5. would be sickkkk

[ben-kaufman]

What do you think about that? Keep in mind that this is just a sketch and I am not a designer, if the feedback is good enough I will give a it to a designer to make it look professional. Cheers :)

[Shrinks99]

Proper versions of the Ethereum branding are hard to find! The official logomark font is not actually listed anywhere and I had to do some real sleuthing to locate it (It's Print Clearly by the way). I used the existing Ethereum branding (Solidity, Whisper, Ethereum and Swarm) as a guide for this new logo which takes the shape of a V with two cut outs (snake fangs!) and a geometric pattern which is similar to a snake's scales (and also reminiscent of the Ethereum octahedron we all know and love). The end goal of this logo is to fit alongside the existing Ethereum graphics while conveying many of the keywords in the brief.

Vectors and assets will be made available upon request, I look forward to feedback!

As an aside, Ethereum has a nice set of brand guidelines and I would strongly suggest that whatever logo is eventually chosen / created should be designed to fit within the existing set.

[fubuloubu]

Fantastic submissions so far!!! Thank you so much :)

[BryaaNz]

Hello everyone, here is my contribution

[debragail]

some vyper logos already exist

[jacqueswww]

@debragail that is correct. Vyper the Programming language may obviously not have too similar logo (that could be mistaken for copyright infringement).

[debragail]

[debragail]

a mean lil python

[yanncarlier]

[tao]

The logo is a a combination of lambda and less than (< + λ) which resembles a viper snake mouth with a forked tongue, using emerald green #50c878. The logo uses the same title font as the ethereum branding, but the logo symbol design differs from the ethereum and solidity one.

Alternative contrast options for light and dark backgrounds.

The logo is versatile and can easily be adjusted to match different styles if necessary as the context changes.

This image shows the layout of the logo in both horizontal and vertical format.

A retro logo for fun :P it just need's some chrome text...

[fubuloubu]

Love the creativity @tao!

[tao]

Cool, this was my alternate idea but it's a bit harder to get the vertical logo right because the symbol is taller - so it might not work at smaller sizes, maybe some one else can play around with the idea a bit and see what comes out, or I'll have to spend some more time and clean it up a bit later on.

[mandarvaze]

@yanncarlier This is the most "friendly" logo IMO. Cheers.

[foobarbecue]

[Alexintosh]

Submission from @dimarconicola art director at Dexlab.

We used the Ethereum Visual Identity guidelines as a reference for this logo.

The Icon shows a snake nested in a Ethereum-like diamond shape.

The font used and the size proportion between the graphic element and font are the same as indicated by the official guidelines.

Assets will be shared upon request. Looking forward to hearing your feedback!

[gbonumore]

Here is my submission, designer at Dexlab.

Tried to recreate a snake with ethereum basic shapes, the font is a Roboto light following the official guidelines. Also added a possible gradient version.

Open to feedback & suggestions!

[TPaulGallagher]

I'll produce a production quality version by June 1st if it starts getting the votes.

Thoughts:

1. A programming language will be platform agnostic with time, so I ignored the Ethereum identity guidelines.

2. I did pay tribute to the language's history: a) Ethereum - eyes b) Python - Flux regular font (amended)

3. The emerald color was inspired by:

   a) the color of the Guinness Emerald one of the largest and most valuable uncut emeralds (i.e. in Alpha like Vyper) https://bit.ly/2JURIVG

   b) the color of the green pit viper https://bit.ly/2jAy0n2

   c) I'm from Ireland (the Emerald Isle) and Guinness is a staple :) I also just found out the the origin of the "Emerald Isle" was from a poem called "When Erin first Rose" which also mentions a serpent. https://bit.ly/2jAECS0

4. The blockchain is becoming so corporate and serious that I thought something a little "tongue in cheek" is more appropriate to the free spirit of coding.

I'd like to think it's friendly.

Best,

Paul

P.s. Only bounty I want is Vyper Lessons

[yasueb]

My inspiration from the design keywords.

[TPaulGallagher]

Great job!

[pipermerriam]

Meet Snaky McSnakeFace.

I think we can all agree which logo is going to win....

[pipermerriam]

Alternate version with a top-hat.

[fubuloubu]

Just over 2 weeks to go! Here are the current standings:

1. @dimarconicola - 29 votes
2. @Shrinks99 - 27 votes
3. @gbonumore - 26 votes

Introduce your friends to Vyper so we can get more votes from our community members!

[TPaulGallagher]

[TPaulGallagher]

More along the identity guidelines. Fangs and "Vs" everywhere.

Paul

[ben-kaufman]

Stealing @fubuloubu format ;)

Just 1 week to go! Here are the current standings:

@Shrinks99 - 38 votes @dimarconicola - 33 votes @gbonumore - 29 votes Introduce your friends to Vyper so we can get more votes from our community members!

[maxstermade]

[mandarvaze]

@maxstermade I liked the design, especially with purple/pink shades.

IMO the rounded edges make it look like an elephant. May be try sharp edges for indicate fangs.

[fubuloubu]

I agree with @mandarvaze, a little sharpess at the bottom for fangs and that logo will be :+1:

I love the color scheme!

[haydenadams]

I think the vote should probably be redone in a new thread, with the top designs from here all submitted simultaneously at the top and no new submissions allowed. As of now its weighted towards earlier submissions.

[fubuloubu]

That might be a good idea. Although, two of the later submissions actually got more traction than the earlier ones so I think your thesis is actually opposite, but I think you're definitely right in that our voting strategy isn't the most fair to all entrants.

Let's discuss if a better one exists and how that is fair to the current participants who entered the contest under the context of the current rules. To gitter! Gitter.im/Ethereum/Vyper

[tao]

I think @Shrinks99 has done the best job so far because it works well with the other logos, but it's probably best to consider the votes and decide yourselves what's best, otherwise you might end up with a Boaty mcBoatface situation in the future if you let the internet choose.

[fubuloubu]

I think you're right and that entry is the best logo from a technical perspective and a branding match perspective. I've really enjoyed all of the entries so far, there has been a lot of creativity and some laughs.

I personally was looking forward to seeing alternative designs that dispatched with the current Ethereum branding. I believe diversity of branding and style mirrors diversity of ideas and opinions. The Ethereum diamond is probably firmly cemented as one of the most iconic logos in crypto, it was going to be difficult to overcome that, but I'm really happy we tried different ideas out and had fun with this contest.

The community votes will help us make the decision, I think we avoided a "Boaty McBoatface" situation with truly high quality entries. This decision will be difficult to make!

[Shrinks99]

@fubuloubu My goal from the beginning was to match the existing branding and geometric (triangle and greyscale focused) style. IMO the Ethereum graphics need a little work, the brand style guide isn't as complete as it should be and could be expanded upon in many areas, specifically I'd like more in the typography and colour scheme departments (expanding on different identifying colours for each Ethereum project and exploring different logotypes because Print Clearly isn't all that great :\ ).

When obtaining the actual vectors back in 2017 I had a short conversation with Ian Meikle, the original designer. He said some major changes were being made with the branding although I am unsure if those are still planned as nothing has really changed since then.

Should changes be still coming I think it would be nice for them to have a Vyper logo to work from that is in line with the other assets. If the changes have been scrapped since then I may consider spending some of my time expanding and diversifying the Ethereum branding a little should my logo be chosen, if they haven't been scrapped I'd be happy to work with them on that if they need more people! That said I'll have to ask Ian again to get up to speed before anything happens in regard to brand diversification.

[maxstermade]

okay, made some edits based on the comments. Agree with shrinks99(the logotype sucks). https://github.com/maxstermade/vyperlogo/blob/master/README.md

[toztokens]

Hey everyone!

Here is my submission. We had a fun little internal competition at our agency! The Tokens

Design Rationale The design makes use of negative space, giving reference to the Ethereum diamond whilst also doubling as a snake’s head. The emerald stone shape offers solidity and the asymmetrical use of gradient provides depth and dynamism.

An easily identifiable symbol that draws from the aesthetic of the programming family whilst giving Vyper its own powerful personality.

Looking forward to hearing any feedback!

[robbietokens]

Hey! We had some fun at our agency, The Tokens, and a few of us created a logo. Here is my submission! Looking forward to hearing feedback and thanks for the opportunity, Robbie. robbie@thetokens.agency website: http://thetokens.agency

-- Design Rationale Utilises the texture of snakeskin to offer depth and intrigue. Still simple, the logo uses negative space to create the shape of a snake’s head and the bold emerald colour for extra vibrance and dynamic.

Incorporating Ethereum's geometric styling but playing with the scale and their relationship to each other, the emerald 'snakeskin' gives it an almost retro feel, but still feels a part of the logo set.

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[MattTokens]

And here's mine! Can't wait to hear everyone's thoughts.

Design Rationale Using the shape of a snake to draw immediate connection to Vyper. The application of triangles in this instance represents part of a connected whole, where each triangle adds something to the next, in order to take form.

Being designed around a vertical axis offers the reassurance of security whilst the pose of a striking snake, suggests speed.

[jacqueswww]

@robbietokens I really like the scales effect on the logo :smiley_cat: :snake:

Great stuff Tokens team !

[robbietokens]

Thanks heaps @jacqueswww - we had a lot of fun! @toztokens @MattTokens are legends!

[jacqueswww]

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone that participated by creating such great logos! We will follow up shortly with a nice post on what we decided the final outcome is. :smile_cat: :airplane:

[jacqueswww]

Hi Everyone!

@fubuloubu and myself decided the logo bounty will be split will be split between our two top entries. We decided this would be the best options, as the race was so close. Additionally we plan to work with @shrinks99 to make slight alterations to his proposed logo, and make an emerald green version as well. Follow the thread for to see the final logo :smile:

I would like to thank everyone in the community that participated, I really enjoyed to see everyone's take on the provided keywords. :clap: :fireworks: :snake:

[fubuloubu]

I'd really like to echo how many great entries we received. I was really impressed with the quality of every single entry (even the jokes) and it surpassed my expectations to have so much engagement on this contest.

We hope that you guys decide to stick with us as a community and that you give Vyper a shot if you haven't already and wanted to learn more about it or smart contract development in general.

Cheers!

[Alexintosh]

@fubuloubu looking forward to use Vyper as the main smart contract language. 💪