ImmInst Logo Design Competition (complete)
Bruce Klein 14 Jan 2003
Questions sometimes arise as to the meaning behind the ImmInst logo. There are quite a few symbols wrapped up in the design. A few of the more explicit ones are explained below. There may be more.
1. The top of the figure '8' is sand stuck in the top of an hourglass.
2. The '8' future is the mathematical sign for infinity
3. The olive branches are symbolic for peace
4. The bottom of the '8' is the DNA helix
5. Blue is sometimes considered the color for serenity
Archived Logo Competition
This will be a competition to see if we can come up with a better design logo for ImmInst. There's a small prize involved, but it's more about the volunteer effort.
Design Guidelines: A logo that is somewhat like our old design, but hopefully better. (Upload .gif for web to this forum topic and please save the original png, bmp file etc. to your computer for later use by ImmInst if needed)
Phrase Guidelines: Something like Ettinger's phrase, hopefully better.
"Being born is not a crime so why must it carry a sentence of death?"
Robert Ettinger
Deadline: (pun intended) March 1st 2003
Voting: Will start March 2nd and end March 20th.
Where to post: Click "Add Reply" You'll be able to upload a photo and add your phrase.
Prize: (still being decided - will be less than $20 value)
Legal: Designer to relinquish copyright to ImmInst.
Best of luck: If you have questions... fire away.
tmoenk 22 Jan 2003
What format/dimensions and such do you want the logo to be submitted? Does it need to look as good in greyscale as in color? And is the slogan supposed to be a functional part of the logo? It seems to me that the two might almost be two seperate contests in which the best logo and then the best slogan are paired together. That is unless of course the two are joined as part of the design, but that would of course be the designers prerogative(or a guideline). Will this design be displayed as a replacement for the graphic at the top left hand corner of this site? If so, and a given logo is selected, will the sites color scheme/design be reformatted to work around it? Although I think it would be a bit impractical to work the site around the logo, I think it's a question worth asking as the answer may give designers (such as myself) more freedom.
-Timothy Moenk
Bruce Klein 22 Jan 2003
300 X 75 pixs .gif for web.. please keep the originals from adobe etc.What format/dimensions and such do you want the logo to be submitted?
Yes, we're looking to keep with the original site layout colors.Does it need to look as good in grayscale as in color?
Background should be: Hex={CC,CC,CC}
The colors for the letters the artist may wish to use that blend/look good with the site.
And is the slogan supposed to be a functional part of the logo? It seems to me that the two might almost be two seperate contests in which the best logo and then the best slogan are paired together. That is unless of course the two are joined as part of the design, but that would of course be the designers prerogative(or a guideline).
For the image: use "ImmInst.org", "Immortality Institute", and/or "For Infinite Lifespans" in whatever way it may please the artist within the 300/75 and gray background
The slogan is separate, and will be judged thus as a separate from the image competition.
The slogan is just a phrase, ex: "Get Life!" etc...
Will this design be displayed as a replacement for the graphic at the top left hand corner of this site? If so, and a given logo is selected, will the sites color scheme/design be reformatted to work around it? Although I think it would be a bit impractical to work the site around the logo, I think it's a question worth asking as the answer may give designers (such as myself) more freedom.
I think the above should answer the question... but, the site will remain the same color scheme. The new logo will replace the 300/75:
I know we've tossed around the idea of some sorf of graphic.. like a mobius design or a hourglass, or a sequoia, turtle, bacteria(which are immortal).. anything that may represent long life or immortality.. maybe even a dna molecule......
something with this flavor?
maybe... but whatever looks best with the gray back ground.
caliban 22 Jan 2003
The background was white just a very few weeks ago, and a few weeks before that, it was blue.
I conclude it could change again without creating to much disruption.
One might also suggest that gray is perhaps not the most attractive color, especially in relation to anti-aging.
Maybe if the artist presents a really striking design, that everybody likes very much, we should adopt that and do away with the gray instead.
Bruce Klein 22 Jan 2003
Anyway, yes, If the artist finds that a white or other backgroud color suites the logo, so be it.. we'll figure something out. lol
Bruce Klein 09 Feb 2003
Therefore.. a volunteer design may wish to use a color scheme inline with the current theme.
Limitless 09 Feb 2003
As for the many site designs you've used so far, I like the design that featured several shades of wavy-blue shapes the most. I don't mind the other designs, either, though.
As for the current design, I think it's okay, but the words ".Org" & "For Infinite Lifespans" should be white, rather than grey, if the background is black. This is because there is not enough contrast unless someone turns up their monitor to full contrast, and high brightness, which won't always happen. I think white letters would make these words much more legible, but I realize it isn't a big problem, as the current design is temporary.
I'll try not to disappear for long periods again, and I will start working on an article for a future Writer's Competition. I'm sorry I wasn't able to attend that Toronto Transhumanist Association meeting that you kindly e-mailed me about, but I will investigate attending one of their future meetings. [B)]
Exeunt [!] [!]
Bruce Klein 10 Feb 2003
Thanks for the design suggestions.
BJK
Limitless 11 Feb 2003
Thanks Limitless, yes if you get a chance, you may enjoy the Toronto Transhumanist meetings. Let me know how it turns out.
I'll be sure to do that!
Thanks for the design suggestions.
BJK
No problem. [B)]
Lazarus 22 Feb 2003
I have 6 here for you each of them easily modifiable as well at the full psd at 8 times the resolution on my computer so changes can be easily made should you choose to use my logo. please just tell me how to post them here. if I must I will make 6 posts and attach one to each but I assume there must be some other way. thankyou.
~Lazarus A. Epicurus~
Edited by Lazarus, 22 February 2003 - 06:22 AM.
Bruce Klein 22 Feb 2003
Lazarus 22 Feb 2003
~Lazarus A. Epicurus~
Lazarus 22 Feb 2003
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Lazarus 22 Feb 2003
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Bruce Klein 22 Feb 2003
I have a few ideas... i was thinking.. can you make this into a round logo? with the olive branch around it such as the UN example here? http://www.un.org/english/ Maybe take away most of the black blocks on the top and bottom of the design.? ... as it may just have this round logo on the left and ImmInst.org on the side with For Infinite Lifespans below as with current logo...
Rough Layout :: White Background :: w/ ImmInst.org /then below/ For Infinite Lifespan / smaller
(HrGlass) ImmInst.org
For Infinite Lifespans
May just go with a white background for all of this.. make is easier to use on letterhead and other such stuff..
Really appreicate the help...
Bruce Klein 23 Feb 2003
Lazarus 23 Feb 2003
Bruce Klein 24 Feb 2003
Cool.. yeh i have adobe ::photoshop ::illustrator 9.0 and image ready.. so whatever you think would be best.. i was thinking of doing a little embossing.. and playing around with the colors.. if you'd like to tweak further that's cool also..
thinking about adding: imminst.org.. for infinite lifespans to the right in a 75/300 pic area ... all with a white background... the details in the circle will be lost.. but i'll use the large circle logo in a watermark.
Thanks!
BJK