Author Topic: [IC] Universal OS Key Symbol // Poll is live! (Read 32191 times)

FrostyToast · « **on:** Mon, 12 January 2015, 20:34:23 »

POLL IS UP!

Not too long ago, I started an interest check for my colorway called, "RetroBlight", and somewhere along the lines a suggestion was brought up by Elrick and jdcarpe.
So the idea is that we should have a universal logo that would be put in place on every OS key for every keyset.
It could be something related to GeekHack that defines our community, or something really plain and simple like a star.

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Quote from: jdcarpe on Mon, 12 January 2015, 20:21:24

Quote from: FrostyToast on Mon, 12 January 2015, 20:18:30
Quote from: Elrick on Mon, 12 January 2015, 20:08:24
Quote from: raketno on Mon, 12 January 2015, 17:32:22
A tiny gripe, but I'd like super/meta keys since I don't use Windows.

Great set!

Frosty, what about just investing in a single ICON to symbolize the Windows, Various OS's and such?

That way, we all know that in that area we aren't morons wanting to see Windows Logo sitting there reminding us constantly that we are using a Windows setup. Time to finally grow up and mature because we need a UNIVERSAL Logo that sits in that position and lets any user know that it's OS related only.

Sick of paying for extra Windows, Linux and Mac Logo Keys constantly in nearly every Group Buy held here on GH. Time to finally release an all encompassing ICON that can be applied for every known OS that was ever made or will be made, plus for the poverty stricken give them a cheaper option. Remember Henry Ford's famous quote back when you can have any colour you want for your brand new car, as long as it was BLACK (something to think about here).
I really like the idea of having a universal logo. However, I have no idea what kind of image could represent this set as it didn't really come from anything special.

Doesn't have to be specific to RetroBlight. It could be used by any and every GB going forward. Something really universal.

So what would you guys like to see replace the OS key for all of our sets?

Here is a list of symbols that could be viable which will be updated periodically.

Smiley Face

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Suggestion from pwnnarwhal

Glider

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Suggestion from jdcarpe

GH + DT

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Suggestion from ideus

Feynman Diagram

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Suggestion from drhubblephd

Super Meta

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Suggestion from Oobly

Basic Computer

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Suggestion from EppyKay

Terminal

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Suggestion from Data (jk, it was EppyKay)

Smiley Prompt

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Suggestion from ideus

Infinity

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Suggestion from Snowdog993

Kih Oskh

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Blocky OS

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Suggestions from mecano

Fat Gear

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Thin Gear

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Suggestions from Engicoder

Velocicaptor RAWR OMNOMNOMNOM

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Suggestion from Data

sethk_ · « **Reply #1 on:** Mon, 12 January 2015, 20:35:01 »

Cherry logo would work I think.

FrostyToast · « **Reply #2 on:** Mon, 12 January 2015, 20:36:38 »

Quote from: pwnnarwhal on Mon, 12 January 2015, 20:35:01

Cherry logo would work I think.

Perhaps. Although a whole bunch of people don't associate with Cherry, just about all of the sets this would be used on, if not all, would be Cherry boards.

Bromono · « **Reply #3 on:** Mon, 12 January 2015, 20:36:50 »

GeekHack logo?

sethk_ · « **Reply #4 on:** Mon, 12 January 2015, 20:37:52 »

Quote from: FrostyToast on Mon, 12 January 2015, 20:36:38

Quote from: pwnnarwhal on Mon, 12 January 2015, 20:35:01
Cherry logo would work I think.

Perhaps. Although a whole bunch of people don't associate with Cherry, just about all of the sets this would be used on, if not all, would be Cherry boards.

What about the Geekhack smiley face that already exists on a good amount of keysets.

nubbinator · « **Reply #5 on:** Mon, 12 January 2015, 20:39:44 »

Just kidding. I'll have to think more. I do have to say that I hate the star, it reminds me of the horribly tacky star tattoos from the 90s.

I do like the cherry logo that was mentioned.

FrostyToast · « **Reply #6 on:** Mon, 12 January 2015, 20:40:08 »

Quote from: pwnnarwhal on Mon, 12 January 2015, 20:37:52

Quote from: FrostyToast on Mon, 12 January 2015, 20:36:38
Quote from: pwnnarwhal on Mon, 12 January 2015, 20:35:01
Cherry logo would work I think.

Perhaps. Although a whole bunch of people don't associate with Cherry, just about all of the sets this would be used on, if not all, would be Cherry boards.
What about the Geekhack smiley face that already exists on a good amount of keysets.

Is that the one that appeared on Miami?

sethk_ · « **Reply #7 on:** Mon, 12 January 2015, 20:40:48 »

Quote from: FrostyToast on Mon, 12 January 2015, 20:40:08

Quote from: pwnnarwhal on Mon, 12 January 2015, 20:37:52
Quote from: FrostyToast on Mon, 12 January 2015, 20:36:38
Quote from: pwnnarwhal on Mon, 12 January 2015, 20:35:01
Cherry logo would work I think.

Perhaps. Although a whole bunch of people don't associate with Cherry, just about all of the sets this would be used on, if not all, would be Cherry boards.
What about the Geekhack smiley face that already exists on a good amount of keysets.

Is that the one that appeared on Miami?

Yep

Bromono · « **Reply #8 on:** Mon, 12 January 2015, 20:41:05 »

Peace sign

heedpantsnow · « **Reply #9 on:** Mon, 12 January 2015, 20:47:53 »

How about a window. Like four panes. You could even make it a little stylized like this:

Or how about a piece of fruit with a bite out of it?

FrostyToast · « **Reply #10 on:** Mon, 12 January 2015, 20:48:19 »

The one issue with the Cherry logo is that you will need 2 colours on one base colour. This means we have to dye-sub unless we can somehow find someone to do triple-shot.
EDIT: Dye subbing will also majorly restrict colour choices.

Quote from: heedpantsnow on Mon, 12 January 2015, 20:47:53

How about a window. Like four panes. You could even make it a little stylized like this:
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Or how about a piece of fruit with a bite out of it?

Can we bite the windows?

Computer-Lab in Basement · « **Reply #11 on:** Mon, 12 January 2015, 20:50:27 »

*penguin* *window pane*
*window pane* *apple*

heedpantsnow · « **Reply #12 on:** Mon, 12 January 2015, 20:53:14 »

Or a penguin with a bite out of it?

Bromono · « **Reply #13 on:** Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:04:18 »

A penguin looking out a window while taking a bite out of an apple.

FrostyToast · « **Reply #14 on:** Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:08:25 »

Quote from: heedpantsnow on Mon, 12 January 2015, 20:53:14

Or a penguin with a bite out of it?

Also, shall we get back on topic?

jdcarpe · « **Reply #15 on:** Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:11:29 »

What about the glider symbol? It would be OS independent, as well as forum independent (for GBs wanting to include DT or other forums).

heedpantsnow · « **Reply #16 on:** Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:11:57 »

baboo · « **Reply #17 on:** Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:16:35 »

Os is somehow the heart of a computer, so why not something like this (just googld for computer earth icon for have something to work if anyone interested, not my idea)

FrostyToast · « **Reply #18 on:** Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:24:42 »

Quote from: jdcarpe on Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:11:29

What about the glider symbol? It would be OS independent, as well as forum independent (for GBs wanting to include DT or other forums).

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This idea is delicious!
I came up with some mockups using some colorways.

jdcarpe · « **Reply #19 on:** Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:27:18 »

The grid lines would probably be too fine at the scale we are talking (SP has guidelines for it somewhere), but it would still look great with only the dots.

FrostyToast · « **Reply #20 on:** Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:28:43 »

Quote from: jdcarpe on Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:27:18

The grid lines would probably be too fine at the scale we are talking (SP has guidelines for it somewhere), but it would still look great with only the dots.

I'm sure if we wanted the grid lines, we could play with the thickness a little.

sethk_ · « **Reply #21 on:** Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:28:53 »

Quote from: jdcarpe on Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:27:18

The grid lines would probably be too fine at the scale we are talking (SP has guidelines for it somewhere), but it would still look great with only the dots.

Yeah, I don't like the grid lines, but I like the dots.

ideus · « **Reply #22 on:** Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:29:57 »

heedpantsnow · « **Reply #23 on:** Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:29:57 »

I don't think the glider symbol is intuitive to those who aren't familiar with it. Is that okay?

FrostyToast · « **Reply #24 on:** Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:32:21 »

Quote from: heedpantsnow on Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:29:57

I don't think the glider symbol is intuitive to those who aren't familiar with it. Is that okay?

Even I didn't know what the hell it was until JD mentioned it. Yet, I still fell in love with it.

Quote from: ideus on Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:29:57

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This looks good, however people outside of GH might not like this.

Also, I have made the thing without the lines for those who are curious.

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sethk_ · « **Reply #25 on:** Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:36:29 »

Quote from: FrostyToast on Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:32:21

Quote from: heedpantsnow on Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:29:57
I don't think the glider symbol is intuitive to those who aren't familiar with it. Is that okay?

Even I didn't know what the hell it was until JD mentioned it. Yet, I still fell in love with it.

Quote from: ideus on Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:29:57
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This looks good, however people outside of GH might not like this.

Also, I have made the thing without the lines for those who are curious.
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That is a mix of the DT logo and GH logo, and no reddit logo because the majority of them are weenies.

FrostyToast · « **Reply #26 on:** Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:41:47 »

The OP has been updated with a list of logos that will be updated over time as people post more.
Apologies to Nubbinator. Your ****butt did not make the cut.

heedpantsnow · « **Reply #27 on:** Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:43:49 »

What about the words "Geek" and "Hack", one on each side?

nubbinator · « **Reply #28 on:** Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:45:09 »

Quote from: FrostyToast on Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:41:47

The OP has been updated with a list of logos that will be updated over time as people post more.
Apologies to Nubbinator. Your ****butt did not make the cut.

That's ok, a fedora would do just as well.

FrostyToast · « **Reply #29 on:** Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:49:27 »

Quote from: nubbinator on Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:45:09

Quote from: FrostyToast on Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:41:47
The OP has been updated with a list of logos that will be updated over time as people post more.
Apologies to Nubbinator. Your ****butt did not make the cut.

That's ok, a fedora would do just as well.

So something like this?

nubbinator · « **Reply #30 on:** Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:51:18 »

Quote from: FrostyToast on Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:49:27

Quote from: nubbinator on Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:45:09
Quote from: FrostyToast on Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:41:47
The OP has been updated with a list of logos that will be updated over time as people post more.
Apologies to Nubbinator. Your ****butt did not make the cut.

That's ok, a fedora would do just as well.

So something like this?
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Needs more neckbeard, otherwise perfect.

heedpantsnow · « **Reply #31 on:** Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:54:28 »

That looks gangam style

ideus · « **Reply #32 on:** Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:58:37 »

Geek Hack in Greek.

Hak Foo · « **Reply #33 on:** Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:58:52 »

I suggest the diamond. It's simple, neutral, and can be easily produced well in any lettering technology.

Oobly · « **Reply #34 on:** Tue, 13 January 2015, 09:12:34 »

I hereby present..... The SUPER META key symbol!!

nubbinator · « **Reply #35 on:** Tue, 13 January 2015, 09:13:20 »

Quote from: Oobly on Tue, 13 January 2015, 09:12:34

I hereby present..... The SUPER META key symbol!!

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I don't want no diamond vagina on my keyboard.

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #36 on:** Tue, 13 January 2015, 09:16:15 »

Quote from: FrostyToast on Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:49:27

Quote from: nubbinator on Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:45:09
Quote from: FrostyToast on Mon, 12 January 2015, 21:41:47
The OP has been updated with a list of logos that will be updated over time as people post more.
Apologies to Nubbinator. Your ****butt did not make the cut.

That's ok, a fedora would do just as well.

So something like this?
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I need a fedora.

DrHubblePhD · « **Reply #37 on:** Tue, 13 January 2015, 09:18:51 »

FrostyToast · « **Reply #38 on:** Tue, 13 January 2015, 09:21:24 »

Quote from: Oobly on Tue, 13 January 2015, 09:12:34

I hereby present..... The SUPER META key symbol!!

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Looks a bit gaudy.

Quote from: drhubblephd on Tue, 13 January 2015, 09:18:51

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Is that a mouth of a Pokemon?

DrHubblePhD · « **Reply #39 on:** Tue, 13 January 2015, 09:22:35 »

Quote from: FrostyToast on Tue, 13 January 2015, 09:21:24

Quote from: Oobly on Tue, 13 January 2015, 09:12:34
I hereby present..... The SUPER META key symbol!!

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Looks a bit gaudy.

Quote from: drhubblephd on Tue, 13 January 2015, 09:18:51
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Is that a mouth of a Pokemon?

Feynman diagram= best symbol

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #40 on:** Tue, 13 January 2015, 09:22:48 »

What about a lightning bolt?

Battou62 · « **Reply #41 on:** Tue, 13 January 2015, 10:19:06 »

I have always like the domed windows keys the best. The only acceptable design for a universal os key symbol I have seen in this thread so far is Oobly's super meta, and the cherry symbol idea.. It needs to be something simple I think.

Computer-Lab in Basement · « **Reply #42 on:** Tue, 13 January 2015, 10:40:15 »

iMav modifier?

FrostyToast · « **Reply #43 on:** Tue, 13 January 2015, 10:44:41 »

Quote from: Computer-Lab in Basement on Tue, 13 January 2015, 10:40:15

iMav modifier?

A face on a keycap?

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Not sure if everyone wants him staring at them while they type...

Computer-Lab in Basement · « **Reply #44 on:** Tue, 13 January 2015, 10:45:37 »

There is already an iMav keycap in existence, I believe... just not a modifier.

Yep. https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=46772

nubbinator · « **Reply #45 on:** Tue, 13 January 2015, 10:45:56 »

We should do the lotus cap.

EppyKay · « **Reply #46 on:** Tue, 13 January 2015, 13:24:48 »

How about something like this?

I threw it together in paint really quickly, but I'm sure someone could make a better version pretty quickly. I figure a monitor with a command line and keyboard is pretty platform neutral and would fit nicely for the gui key. Plus it shouldn't too hard to have printed or molded if the lines are thick enough. And I'd imagine it could also be stylized slightly differently for keysets.

FrostyToast · « **Reply #47 on:** Tue, 13 January 2015, 13:37:10 »

The OP has been updated with more designs.
I have pretty much decided on what symbol I would like to push.
However, please keep the suggestions rolling! Perhaps there is something even better out there.

tigersharkdude · « **Reply #48 on:** Tue, 13 January 2015, 13:37:46 »

engicoder · « **Reply #49 on:** Tue, 13 January 2015, 13:50:48 »

I hate to throw a fly in the ointment, but I thought one of the cool aspects of the various keysets was the creative things people did with the OS Key. Each set tended to replace the OS specific key with a symbolic keycap that related to the set. Why do we want to replace this with a single common symbol which has a very small chance of pleasing everyone?

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