New HubPages Logo

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   dish_networkposted 15 years ago

   ohh, that's great. today, after login I'm thinking that something is new here. header looks new, favicon also changed. then I've notice this thread. thanks for this new layout.

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   ngurecoposted 15 years ago

   I think the Hubpages’ staff should retain the old badges on their avatars. The “H” you are wearing now look great but not as much as the old badges. You now have a shortage of color red on hubpages.

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      Whitney05posted 15 years agoin reply to this

      Zsuzsy Bee, it's true... Like it or not, deal with it... Ha... I made suggestions with the last BIG layout change, and was told too bad. I still think that by adding some sort of color to the sides of the pages, the hubs, forums, etc won't look so airy.
      
      I'm still not thrilled with the use of so many different colors of gray. It doesn't look thought out. I do like the dark header though and the 'H' on the tab, but the rest is just there. Nothing special.
      
      
      
      There's a shortage of a lot of color to begin with.  That little bit of red, really didn't do a whole lot, in my opinion.

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   thekidandblueposted 15 years ago

   I like it but I'd like to have the arrows back.

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   wrenfrost56posted 15 years ago

   I like very much, thanks.

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   saltposted 15 years ago

   Maybe Im not with the program today.. I dont mind this one, but I still like the old one and the colours. It might grow on me... I just dont want to be a yes person....!!! Ill wait and see if I feel good about it next week.

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   motricioposted 15 years ago

   I like the new one! as well the old Arrows.

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   Patty Inglish, MSposted 15 years ago

   I like the new logo and I liked the arrows, but was a little tired of them. Change can keep the brand fresh.

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   BDazzlerposted 15 years ago

   I really liked the old one a lot better ... this one, to me, looks very generic.  Sorry.

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   Isabelle22posted 15 years ago

   Love it a great improvement.

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    Chloe Comfortposted 15 years ago

    Thumbs up!

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    itechposted 15 years ago

    Need some experience of seeing that regularly...

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    myownworldposted 15 years ago

    It's quite funky, but I have to agree about the arrows too. They used to add color and character...

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    Anti-Valentineposted 15 years ago

    I noticed it straight away. The new "H" icon on my browser's tab, and the black header. I quite like it, seeing I like the colour black.
    
    The arrows on the old one were cool though. Maybe black with white arrows, or something?

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    Cagsilposted 15 years ago

    I like it. 

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       falcon64posted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Why the background is back? Not red or Blue?

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    Write at Homeposted 15 years ago

    Nice logo

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    Lily Roseposted 15 years ago

    Can't it at least be bigger?  It's just not very authoritative.

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       Nelle Hoxieposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       I agree.

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    liswilliamsposted 15 years ago

    was a pleasant surprise when I turned on my laptop this morning

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    sabrebIadeposted 15 years ago

    I didn't like it at first (I resist change...LOL) but now I like it...it's more striking...and easier to pick out in Firefox tabs.

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    Lady_Eposted 15 years ago

    Lovely.

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    Sue Adamsposted 15 years ago

    Now I got used to it I like it. If you half-squeeze your eyes you can see that the shape of the logo is quite organic, a bit like a caterpillar.

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    fishtiger58posted 15 years ago

    I really like the new logo.

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    Hikikomoriposted 15 years ago

    I'm interested in typography, and tend to know what "works" and what doesn't. This new logo definitely works.

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       jamestedmondsonposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks Hikikomori! Your opinion is growing increasingly credible in my book.

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    cosetteposted 15 years ago

    i like the black. and the script font has a "writer" feel to it. plus it is understated and doesn't look like everything else on the internet, which is why i like it.

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    saltposted 15 years ago

    i got to the sign in page this morning and quite liked the new layout.. so I am up on sign in page still not sold on the cursive ..
    
    but signup page very very good.

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    agvulpesposted 15 years ago

    Oh man what a decision you must have tossed it around for ages?
    I tend to agree with the others about the arrows.
    You went to all of the trouble of designing them, establishing them as a Hubpages logo , and now 'POOF' they are gone.
    NO NO NO. Keep them Please. Stylise them up a bit. Add them next to your nice fresh text. That way you will keep continuity with your favicon etc.

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    cashmereposted 15 years ago

    I liked the old one...although this one seems nice too.
    Its like having to make a new friend

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    khmohsinposted 15 years ago

    The logo is nice, but it is much smaller as compared to other elements of header section and I think all the elements of header need a re-make

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    sunforgedposted 15 years ago

    i like the favicon

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    Hikikomoriposted 15 years ago

    I typed these in PhotoShop:
    
    
    
    Those are some of my favorite fonts at the moment.
    
    I think the second font from the top (Bree) would make an alright logo, but the current one is great IMO.
    
    Just curious: What font did you use? Is it completely custom, or one that was partially modified?

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       jamestedmondsonposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       It is completely custom. Thanks Hikikomori.

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       The Ropeposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Interesting group.  I actually like #4. It's fresh and lively yet sophisticated but that's just my opinion of these four - there are a lot of options even though every platform doesn't support every font or color.

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    thranaxposted 15 years ago

    I got used to the old one, but the new one is ok. The extra dark gray on top compared to the rest of the page is kinda overpowering on the eyes though. Especially when its competing with the black around the buttons (sign out, start a new hub, my account, my profile, help).
    
    ~thranax~

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       Lily Roseposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       I agree, and I think it looks too generic.  Either the dark grey or the black around the buttons should be changed.  I don't know why I keep commenting here; I guess I'm waiting for a response...

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    WeddingConsultantposted 15 years ago

    I love the new logo. It's simplistic, but creative; easy to view yet classy...

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    Pamela99posted 15 years ago

    It think it adds a little pizazz to the name.  I definitely like it.  Change is good, probably the only constant thing in our lives.

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    DarknessFallsposted 15 years ago

    The only things I'm not liking so far are the new favicon, which just seams very generic, and the green/gray color of the footer background.

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    Glenn Stokposted 15 years ago

    I noticed the new logo a couple of days ago and realized someone at HP must have decided to make a new logo, but I never thought of checking the forum about it. Today I did my usual bi-weekly perusal of the forums and found this thread. I like it. The script font adds a certain warmth to HP. And HP is definitely a warm and cozy place to be.

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    WriteAngledposted 15 years ago

    I must admit I don't notice logos unless I read a news item that British Telecom or whoever has just adopted a new logo that cost them tens of thousands of pounds. Then I get angry, because it is my money in fees paid that is being wasted. With respect to HP, it was coloured arrows, now it's handwriting. Makes no difference to me whatsoever since HP does not ask for membership fees.

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       thranaxposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Gee..How do you think Graphic Designers make a living? Honestly, a comment like that is very disrespectful to any Graphic Designer.
       
       ~thranax~

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          WriteAngledposted 15 years agoin reply to this

          I am a verbal person. I read words on a page and make my judgements on an organisation by the words it produces. Logos and "brand identity" make no impact on me whatsoever. I couldn't care less about the brand, all I want is a product that gives me what I want at a price I am willing to pay.
          
          Therefore I do not want to see my telephone bills go up for the sake of a logo. Why is this disrespectful? One could equally argue that it is disrespectful to writers when people ignore words and make their purchasing decisions on the basis of a logo.
          
          I decided to join HP on the basis of the written material in the FAQs etc. I only realised the logo had been changed because it was mentioned on this thread. The logo is not something I contemplate each time I log into the site.

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    Research Analystposted 15 years ago

    Thanks for the new look, I noticed the logo as soon as I logged in, it gives a more journalism and writing feel, which is great.

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    Amber Allenposted 15 years ago

    I personally didn't feel that the old logo was generic corporate meaninglessness but I think I might have used my own interest in symbolism to read more into the logo than was actually intended. 
    
    I don't get any feeling of the community which is a vital part of Hubpages from the new logo.  Writing is of course what makes up each of the individual Hubpages but it is the hubber community which makes Hubpages special.

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    hublimposted 15 years ago

    Hubpages is constantly evolving through its members and the community that has grown with them. I like the new logo and how the site and community is evolving too.
    
    Cheers Hubpages staff.

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    aka-djposted 15 years ago

    Having been involved with signage and graphics myself for over 25 yrs, I personally don't like the font.
    If you were moving toward a more hand written (script) feel, I recon you should have designed a UNIQUE style, not selected one from an existing list.
    It's a font I have never used, and not inclined ever TO use.
    Even the fact that it is grey makes it bland, and blend in with the page too much.
    I guess I never was a crowd follower, and I like bold and individual. I suppose that's just me.
    That's my 2c worth, anyway.

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    Whitney05posted 15 years ago

    After seeing the new logo for several days... I've decided it looks funny up against the block lettering of the header.
    
    
    Also... Still seeing many different grays that contrast and make it look mismatched. The footer is hard to read with the white font and light gray background. The top tabs are still different color than the background of the header.
    
    
    I like the last logo offered by Hikikomori, but it would still contrast the block lettering. Keep it simple. Sometimes the little changes are those that are too much.

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    Zsuzsy Beeposted 15 years ago

    So sorry even after all this time I'm still not convinced about the logo change. It looks amateurish not at all like a professional design. Anyone could throw a word like this down.
    
    But like I said at the beginning of this thread whether we like it or not we've got it...

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    The Ropeposted 15 years ago

    I've been looking at it and trying to place exactly what is making me "ho-hum".  I finally realized that for me it just doesn't have "presence".  There are a lot of fine writers, many with a lot of experience here but for me, the new logo doesn't celebrate this.    It’s okay and certainly not a turn off, it just isn’t particularly inspiring either.  Sorry James but my grandmother always said “if you don’t want to know the answer, don’t ask the question.”

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    Jumpnessposted 15 years ago

    I like it better. It's more "chill."

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    WriteAngledposted 15 years ago

    Does it really matter? Does anyone look at this stuff? Most of the time I'm here, I don't even see a logo. Surely an outsider comes into HubPages to find the information they need not to look at a logo.

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       The Ropeposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Ahhhh, but that's the point isn't it? - to build a brand, to be memorable and attract or draw the wider community to this particular site.

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    WriteAngledposted 15 years ago

    In my view, it is content that will draw people. Will they even notice the logo?
    
    Actually, from the point of view of noticeability, I think the old logo was more eye-catching.

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       The Ropeposted 15 years agoin reply to this

       Content IS extemely important but readers and potential writers have to be confident in the site. Our content here is quite eclectic so could possibly be in question if the HP staff wasn't doing such a great job.  Building confidence in the "brand" of HP is important to every writer on this site - attracting more writers and writers of quality only enhances everyone's work.

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          WriteAngledposted 15 years agoin reply to this

          I totally agree. However, confidence will depend on the content provided and the actions of HP staff to ensure the content is valuable. The logo is there whether the content is c__p or good.

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    gorisanuposted 15 years ago

    Hey! I liked the new logo. I think its great!! Good work!!!

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    Brenda Durhamposted 15 years ago

    I like it.
    
    I also like the fourth one that Hikikomori posted;  looks very casual but professional at the same time.

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