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Pt.2 of the Kbird mascot. Thoughts on these two designs? (media.kbin.social)

submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by minnieo@kbin.social to c/kbinMeta@kbin.social

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Again, based on @FixedFun 's original designs so creds to them for the idea.

Thoughts about these ones? For the one on the right, I tried a different angle to hopefully give more bird and less bald man.

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[–] Kill_joy@kbin.social 21 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (3 children)

Ok. I am someone who feels like kbin doesn't really need a mascot at this point in time. It seems really early and tbh the whole thing feels a little forced. Really not into the bird design either. I just don't get it...

But holy shit this new icon on the right has 100% changed my mind.

It is adorable and I'd put that on the first page of my phone home screen, no questions asked.

Well done.

[–] minnieo@kbin.social 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

oh wow i didnt expect that turn around in your comment lmfao. i am so happy you guys like it, i just whipped it up expecting it to fail and was like hmm not so bad, let me send it out into the world and see. its great to see positive reactions :D

[–] hariette@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago

Ikr? Nice short rollercoaster 😂

[–] 0rito@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago

You had me in the first half, not gonna lie.

[–] Can_you_change_your_username@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

And now we have a name for the mascot. It's the Early Bird.

[–] HandsHurtLoL@kbin.social 5 points 2 years ago

It can't be done, but I would be tickled pink if the left image was the default icon and the right image was the icon if I have notifications waiting for me. 🤣

[–] McBinary@kbin.social 4 points 2 years ago

The second one (right) is so much better than the previous ones. It loses the 'bald guy' look that the other ones have.

I still maintain that we don't need a mascot, but... that one would be good if we need one.

[–] chamim@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

The second one improves the original concept so much, I really like it! ☺️

[–] minnieo@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

thank you C:

[–] GxC@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I really like the right one. It oozes confidence :)

[–] minnieo@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

thanks! bald man mostly gone I'd hope!

[–] HyperHyperVisor@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Definitely the right one! Exactly what I wanted with the last poll!

[–] minnieo@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

im glad i could fulfill that :D

[–] DarkThoughts@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I really don't want a logo that reminds me of that sexist shithead troll of a Reddit supermod.

[–] minnieo@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago

who?

[–] Gooper3@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I really like both of these a whole lot, but I have to agree with most others here - the one on the right is wonderful!

[–] ozen@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

I also like the one on the right, it's adorable!

[–] Bradamir@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

Support :) love the logo's.

[–] thanevim@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

Maybe I'm missing context, but I'm not seeing the "bald man" image in either of these. I see that avoiding it is the reasoning behind the right one, but I have to say that I feel a greater appeal towards the left image. Just seems more happy and bright (not in color, as they're the same colors, but in mood from the tilt of the head)

That said, I don't mind the right. Just prefer the left.

[–] mihnt@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

My 10 year old daughter says the one on the right.

[–] timmcg@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

I really like this update. Having the crest up signifies interest. The old design looks sedated, almost scared, in comparison.

[–] Scridgeon@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

Definitely the one on the right!

[–] capnminus@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

I must be in the minority here, I think the one on the left looks much cuter.

[–] timmcg@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

I really like this update. Having the crest up signifies interest. The old design looks sedated, almost scared, in comparison.

[–] Kraiden@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

Throwing my vote to righty as well.

The left loses a little too much detail at smaller scale.

The little expression marks on righty need to go for the same reason imo.

All in all though, I like it!

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