which icon do YOU like best?

lexvictory · Post by **lexvictory** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 1:38 pm

im trying to decide on the main icon for PureMessenger ( http://purebasic.fr/english/viewtopic.php?t=29071 if u havent seen it yet)
i dont want to decide on one and find people dont like it (all icon will be distributed, just need to decide the default)

so i want you opinion. here are the options:

1:

2:

3:

4:

5:

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 1:40 pm

I think 3 is the most professional looking.

lexvictory · Post by **lexvictory** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 1:45 pm

Derek wrote:I think 3 is the most professional looking.

thats cuz its a mashup of 2 already done icons from my linux install

gekkonier · Post by **gekkonier** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 2:03 pm

As icon for a messenger app i would choose 3

nco2k · Post by **nco2k** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 2:12 pm

3 looks like an msn ripoff.

c ya,
nco2k

Post by **Rings** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 2:13 pm

3 looks a bit 'hasselhof' for me

#NULL · Post by **#NULL** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 2:16 pm

i voted for nr.5
i find irene's (nr.2) not bad too.
nr.1 would be ok.
i don't like nr.3, looks boring and too MS-like

yoxola · Post by **yoxola** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 2:24 pm

If you name this "pure" messenger, I recommend 1.

3 is like MSN Messenger a lot, may confuse some guys although it looks the most professional.

#NULL · Post by **#NULL** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 2:25 pm

>> 3 looks a bit 'hasselhof' for me
what about that?
....

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 2:26 pm

I know 3 is a rip, I read the other posts

, thing is though it looks like the sort of icon that people are used too. It does look a bit microsoft-like but is that a bad thing, millions of people can't be wrong!

PB · Post by PB » Mon Oct 15, 2007 2:29 pm

> It does look a bit microsoft-like but is that a bad thing

It is if Microsoft sues you for copying their design. Seriously.

I voted for 5, because it's very personal and also looks professional.

naw · Post by **naw** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 2:33 pm

1) is easily identifiable - its familiar ('cos of the smiley - truly an iconic image) yet (I think) is original - really a great icon / logo.

2) If I were a regular user - I'd have no idea what this is supposed to represent - also assumes the user is an English speaker.

3/4/5) are good but easily lost on your desktop and quickly forgotten - too subtle and too much like other icons.

naw · Post by **naw** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 2:34 pm

Derek wrote:millions of people can't be wrong!

yes they can

Irene · Post by **Irene** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 2:42 pm

Here's my translation of the bubble idea:

It is far from complete and I'm working on a new more fresh and original idea..

lexvictory · Post by **lexvictory** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 2:49 pm

yikes, didnt realise how alike no. 3 was.
but since its not my original design, can we still get into trouble for it?
i have no idea how long the linux one (the 2 ppl in the bubble) has been around...

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