2nd round of Amethyst logo proposals by nostr:npub103vypyhddrad9289zp8lf2dxlkkrmq3e0utx3qg449ea8x2wel6sas2700. Thoughts?
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Discussion
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first one, i prefer the simple abstraction (2nd one is too detailed)
I cannot see anything: it's all blurred
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I still like the first one, its slightly vague so it doesn't ostracize anyone ๐ Seriously.
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3rd one โ
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3. I like the retention of the ostrich, it's our roots. ๐
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New name too
Why new name?
If you want to attract more international users, it would be better to choose an eighth grade level name with simple words. As a non-native English speaker, I do not use or memorize the word 'amethyst' often and I'm sure I would misspell it. Some variations that are similar to 'amethyst' may be easier for non-native speakers to understand and spell correctly.
The first one, but with a nostrich.
1st with the 3rd being a close 2nd ... ๐ค
I hate the old logo, but damn, why do I like the third most? Would still love to see a lightning bolt hidden somewhere
I like the design direction. I'd be curious to see the triangle from the second iteration in the place of the circle. Or even the lightning bolt within an "amethyst", similar to the ostrich in the third rendition. I honestly have never liked the connection between nostr and ostriches. I understand the playful nature of it, the wordplay, but moving forward, I view it as an obstruction from a protocol branding and innovation perspective. The ostrich for Amethyst has always looked like a goose to my eye, and has no relation to what the possibilities of the protocol, platform, or app are capable of. This is all just my opinion, just thought I'd share. I could understand why some enjoy it and prefer to keep the design less straightforward.
A bit off topic from the design options offered, but I think I'm viewing design from a functional perspective, I don't feel any nostalgia for the ostrich. I believe it can and should play a role within the community, but it doesn't have to be the iconic symbol associated with every new platform utilizing nostr, nor does purple need to be the only color used (I think this is where something like Material You theming and monochromatic icons could actually be a great thing to take advantage for Android developers, as this will personalize their apps even more to all users. There's no need to figure out the universal consensus on color theming, users could just choose for themselves).
Same with the iconography and names being associated with Bitcoin lore, like Plebstr and their logo. I think starting out, these served as useful identifiers to unify efforts and goals, but now as we attempt to create an infinite micro ecosystem, I don't see how they would help. I believe holding to these design principles will prove to be an obstruction for creating the wild things we imagine with the protocol.
Hope this made sense, ๐ค
(this emoji can serve as an example of something that can and should be a part of this movement going forward, but doesn't have to directly affect all the design and branding decisions. It's just another part of the social culture that we recognize and enjoy).
3rd one! ๐
Why no zap poll?
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I kinda like the 3rd one. I'm used to the head lol
I think I'd prefer the existing one, 3rd is next best.
Imma be real with you none of these really work for me.
Why not something like a crystal lattice? It could be both to represent the amethyst and a kind of depiction of interconnecting relays.
Like these but purple.
https://nostr.build/i/cc6159303150519e7c93e5e995c45f9fb54481f4ea875ceaeb5f427ac3682c11.webp