Re: PostgreSQL banner for tradeshows -- art to review

Dear All,

On 7/10/07, Joshua D. Drake <jd@commandprompt.com> wrote:
> Mike Ellsworth wrote:
> > On 7/10/07, *Josh Berkus* <josh@agliodbs.com <mailto:josh@agliodbs.com>>
> > wrote:
>
> >     Light grey background, Off-center Elephant Logo, 1/2 on left side of
> >     banner or similar position, Text "PostgreSQL: The world's most
> advanced
> >     open source database" slightly overlapping, with white border for
> >     clarity.  Try also royal blue background with photo of real elephant
> >     face, same configuration.
> >
> >     --Josh Berkus
> >
> >
> >
> > Brand Awareness 101:
> > see Elephant
> > think PostgreSQL
> >
> > example
> > http://www.idea-sandbox.com/blog/the_brand/
> >
>
> Which is exactly why on *both* of the designs the actual Pg elephant was
> used. Great example Mike.

IANAGG ( i am not a graphics guru ), nonetheless:

i would opt for the big one ( http://www.openvein.com/ext/postgresql_sign_art.jpg )
 - elephants are big
 - big is unavoidable, ie: you can't miss it
 - remove the "The Worlds' Most Advanced jadajadajada"
 - if you really want some text there: "Fast + Features: Fenomenal."

also, the idea of making a banner with a photographic image of an elephant appeals to me: it could be very powerfull if
donewell. i understand it is not a viable alternative for this occasion. 

regards,

usleep