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I created this, in hopes to show some very clean typography, and simple use of minimal graphics to convey a message in the wikipedia wordmark. The dots from the letter "i"'s have moved over top of the "w", and are now being juggled. This could be viewed as the handling of all the information between users etc. Simple, and clean, I hope. I look forward to your comments.

Pete Smith aka... phreakanature —Preceding undated comment added 15:30, 6 August 2003 (UTC).Reply

really nice - I like the clearlyness and straightness very much. One of my favourites.

-- Sansculotte 17:48 6 Aug 2003 (UTC)

I like it very much - my favorite!

Leonid Sokolov — The preceding unsigned comment was added by 62.104.208.95 (talk) 19:31, 9 August 2003 (UTC)Reply

Internationality issues or what? How could you translate this into other languages? -- Kwekubo — The preceding unsigned comment was added by 213.105.176.109 (talk) 15:08, 7 August 2003 (UTC)Reply

I love this logo. It is simple and it has the quality of a logo you can put anywhere. — The preceding unsigned comment was added by 66.214.215.36 (talk) 18:56, 12 August 2003 (UTC)Reply

Translation could be difficult to other languages? Neat and clear, good job. whkoh 11:13, 15 Aug 2003 (UTC)

As the creator of this logo, and a designer by trade, I would like to offer some general comments, mostly aimed at the concern over how the logo would "translate".

Generally speaking, if a logo is commissioned, a guideline is set to address as many issues as possible, to solve problems created when trying to portray a message clearly. This has been set out in the guidelines for the Wikipedia logo. The danger in this, is the standardization of identification. It is very important when trying to establish a recognizable logo. This is critical. No matter what language, the logo needs to be distinguishable.

My point is, that whatever logo is selected, should be something that will reside on ALL related Wikipedia content. As well, it should not be altered. At a later date, once the logo has become a recognizable icon, like Google for instance, it is okay to "play with it on holidays". Otherwise, the logo should be left in it's true form, hammering home the identity for everyone to get use to it's form and function.

Look at any CNN website. Be it Italian, French, German, or Japanese, The CNN logo is still CNN (The Cable Network), and the icon is STILL "CNN". Even though we all know that "The Cable Network" Translated into any of these languages does not spell out "CNN". Get EVERYONE use to seeing the logo, and it won't matter what language it is.

Wikipedia is a made up word. Work hard on making it a household name, like Google, and it won't need translation.

Pete Smith, phreakanature — The preceding unsigned comment was added by 18:48, 20 August 2003 (UTC) (talk) Reply

This could be the logo of your local waterworks... :-| Malbi —Preceding undated comment added 20:46, 4 September 2003 (UTC).Reply