dosylogo
Creative
generative logo design
SHOW HN2020
174points
77comments
#339of 3,028 in 2020
Top 12%of 2020 by points
How HN took it
MixedNo clear lean
5 positive, 9 neutral or asking, 4 mixed, 15 critical, out of 33 comments about the project. Thread score -0.30.
Idea: 3 for, 5 againstExecution: 0 for, 7 againstDesign: 2 for, 2 againstDocs: 0 for, 1 against
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What HN said
What people liked
Generated designs look distinct and are an interesting design study
From 3 comments
I like the fact that the graphics of the OP look distinct on first sight, whereas the colorful one all look similar. I personally see the in the same realm as these generic blog…
jhoechtl on HNI really like what OP has created as well. Distinct is a good way to put it. It's given me a bit to think about with my own generator -- what sort of variations could produce…
sagebird on HN> I feel it's pretty funny that you think they're not logos. I didn't say they weren't logos, I asked in what way you intended them to be logos rather than some other type of…
tobr on HN
Good alternative to gravatar for generated avatars
From 2 comments
I think these are a good alternative to gravatar... I really like the hexagonal ones.
graderjs on HNAnother logo generator: https://www.tinygraphs.com/#?name=test&shape=labs%2Fisogrids%2Fhexa16&theme=frogideas&numcolors=3#tryitout
yyx on HN
Objections
Calling abstract designs logos is confusing; they represent nothing specific
From 2 comments
Usually a graphic is called a logo because it is used to represent a thing. Since these geometric designs don’t represent anything yet, it seems premature to call them “logos”.
gayprogrammer on HN> I feel it's pretty funny that you think they're not logos. I didn't say they weren't logos, I asked in what way you intended them to be logos rather than some other type of…
tobr on HN
Many generated designs are duplicates
From 3 comments
A lot of these are pixel-for-pixel duplicates. For example, the first one and the second.
recursive on HN2158 and 2224 are the exact same logo. Indeed, there are many many duplicates.
ggggtez on HN204, 210, 222, 420, 432 are also the same as 0 and 2. it's a popular pattern in the collection.
appleflaxen on HN
Some shapes resemble a swastika
From 2 comments
Unfortunately many of them look similar to a swastika with 3 sides instead of 4.
29athrowaway on HN> Unfortunately many of them look similar to a swastika with 3 sides instead of 4. Yeah, like the triskele logo for the AWB:…
webmaven on HN
Unclear navigation and back button behaviour in the viewer
From 2 comments
Ok, so view source to find out how they're made (or visit the github linked here.. but it's the same effect, procedurally generated in JS embedded in the HTML). If you're…
gnabgib on HNWhat is up with the back button after you go there? 1) goto website 2) click on logo 3) I think I am on a new page 4) click back 5) wtf?
readingnews on HN
Requests
Make the logos bigger with better contrast
From 1 comment
When I went to page, I was waiting for something to load. After 10 seconds I realised the background was the logos. I think you need them a bit bigger and with better contrast to…
martyvis on HN
Show SVG source when clicking a logo
From 1 comment
Ok, so view source to find out how they're made (or visit the github linked here.. but it's the same effect, procedurally generated in JS embedded in the HTML). If you're…
gnabgib on HN
Add outlines and more colours
From 2 comments
Perhaps. Also try outlines of various styles and weights rather than just solids.
webmaven on HNIt is an unfortunate association because I love that tripartite symmetry and I think that particular design looks great. Perhaps if I added more colors, I could let people ignore…
graderjs on HN
Questions
Why are they called logos rather than graphics?
From 2 comments
Why do you describe them as “logos” as opposed to just graphics? Are they intended to be a design system, maybe like the MIT Media Lab brand[1]? Or are you suggesting that people…
tobr on HNUsually a graphic is called a logo because it is used to represent a thing. Since these geometric designs don’t represent anything yet, it seems premature to call them “logos”.
gayprogrammer on HN
Are the logos intended for use or a design system?
From 2 comments
Why do you describe them as “logos” as opposed to just graphics? Are they intended to be a design system, maybe like the MIT Media Lab brand[1]? Or are you suggesting that people…
tobr on HN> I feel it's pretty funny that you think they're not logos. I didn't say they weren't logos, I asked in what way you intended them to be logos rather than some other type of…
tobr on HN
Alternatives named
Tinygraphs logo generator
From 1 comment
Another logo generator: https://www.tinygraphs.com/#?name=test&shape=labs%2Fisogrids%2Fhexa16&theme=frogideas&numcolors=3#tryitout
yyx on HN
Wolfram Mathematica logo exploration
From 1 comment
Someone at Wolfram built something similar that I thought was cool: https://blog.wolfram.com/2009/02/26/exploring-logo-designs-with-mathematica/
maliker on HN
Williamsharkey Shapes generator
From 1 comment
I have experimented variation on this[1] -- random hexagonal svgs filled with colors. I like how these are numbered and deterministic though. [1]…
sagebird on HN