Thoughts on the Penpot logo?

Graphic Design
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I think it’s too basic and complex. It looks like an icon more than anything. I wanna hear your thoughts!

#2

Did you design the logo?

I’m asking because our forum rules say: " 1. Do not post someone else’s design for critique. The exception is when an organization’s design efforts become newsworthy, such as the announcement of a new Olympics logo or a change in a major company’s branding."

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#3

oh- oops-

it’s not letting me delete the topic

#4

I wasn’t familiar with Penpot, so I did a little research. Despite my unfamiliarity, the company and its logo seem well-known and newsworthy enough to discuss here without breaking the forum rules.

With that in mind, their logo does look like an icon, but I’m not sure that’s a problem. You mentioned it being “basic and complex.” It’s basic, but I think that’s an attribute rather than a problem. I don’t see its complexity being an issue.

To me, the geometric qualities of the logo give it a 1980s or '90s look, but that’s only my reaction.

I wonder why the logo is a box full of pencils instead of a pot full of pens.

#5

Looks like a “Pencilpot” to me…

#6

:grinning: You made the same observation as I was writing an addition to my post.

#7

yeah i noticed that too :joy: it’s more like pencilbox

#8

for me it looks like an icon the most in the 3rd image where it’s part of the actual app’s ui

#9

Yeah, that’s true, but maybe that’s a good thing. Maybe it working as an app UI icon or favicon on a website was part of the design brief. As you mentioned, it does border on being too complex at those very small sizes.

#10

What do you think about my version below? The keyword is “freedom.”

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#11

I see “pee cup” which evokes connotations associated with drug testing at a clinic.

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#12

So what’s up with this? It seems kind of odd that you join the forum, ask us what we think about a logo, and then have an alternative ready to go? Is this a personal project you’re working on or something to bolster your portfolio?

#13

It looks a bit like men’s genitals about to urinate in a cup. That could just be me, though

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#14

I’m just having fun, dude. :man_shrugging:

#15

That is a wild perspective! :skull:

#16

I saw that, too.

#17

@Steve_O I’m actually @Unlimiter. I wanted a new username. :sweat_smile:

#18

@Steve_O Also I literally made the logo after I posted the topic!

#19

@ghoom - You are only allowed one account so I’ve deactivated the old one since you haven’t used it in two years :wink:

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