How about a logo for Nostr? Everyone can contribute to the Nostr ecosystem and create the visuals they like. And I love that! However, I believe having a recognizable logo could be beneficial for the Nostr community as a whole! I asked designer Andrea Nicolini (aka Bembureda, https://bembureda.dribbble.com), to create a logo and an icon for Nostr. I think he did an amazing job! Don’t you think so? Download it now! Available in multiple sizes and colors here: The CC0 license allows you to use it for any purposes without restriction. image /cc Thanks for sharing! @PABLOF7z @fiatjaf @jack @brugeman

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It is an atypical and not "mainstream" design, but for this reason it is really interesting and recognizable, it distances itself from all the existent, like Nostr. I like it! Maybe I prefer the not-boxed version.
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Gregor 2 years ago
The egg inside the “o” really puts it over the top, I had to snicker when I noticed it.
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nobody 2 years ago
is that... the final edit...?
Why this fixation on ostriches? They’re shit. The only possible reason is ‘they’re a bird, you know like Twitter!’ but Nostr is so much more than Twitter, or will be. Needs its own identity.
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karo 1 year ago
as I've heard it the ostrich was used because it is the biggest bird. and also because it has -ostr in the name. I agree that nostr will be bigger and more things than the other little blue bird app will ever be but there's a charm in having a collective history.
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karo 1 year ago
I don't like it. it's cartoony and doesn't seem to take itself seriously. I mean, we don't really take ourselves seriously *gestures towards all the memes* but there is gravity in what we're trying to grow here.
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karo 1 year ago
I like this one even less. the ostrich in the n by Marco is a way better logo in every way. more creative, more recognizable, more artistry.
I agree that Marco's version is more creative and memorable. Though whether I like it or not makes no difference, for the sake of the discussion I will say that I can be won over to it but it primarily comes down to execution. I like it in concept, though this specific execution reads more as a logo for a children's brand. I think if it were refined a touch more, it would be a strong contendor. My two sats as a graphic designer.
Yes you are definitely correct. I also would like to draw from attention to the language around the UX of nostr clients. I want to use new verbiage then the plain old "Like, Repost, dislike" ext. It's really important to create vernacular around these actions that express the decentralization, censorship resistance, and other advantages of this network. "Zapping" is a great example of this because it's a completely noval action online. The old words of other social media should be revamped rebranded to better express our ethos.
Yeah, I know the history, I’ve been here for almost a year. I still think ostriches are shit and awful to look at.
Where do I point to my deep sense of disappointment and boredom?
Autism is a curse it’s true. And I don’t like ostriches, because no one does until now 🤣
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How about a logo for Nostr? Everyone can contribute to the Nostr ecosystem and create the visuals they like. And I love that! However, I believe having a recognizable logo could be beneficial for the Nostr community as a whole! I asked designer Andrea Nicolini (aka Bembureda, https://bembureda.dribbble.com), to create a logo and an icon for Nostr. I think he did an amazing job! Don’t you think so? Download it now! Available in multiple sizes and colors here: The CC0 license allows you to use it for any purposes without restriction. image /cc Thanks for sharing! @PABLOF7z @fiatjaf @jack @brugeman
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How about a logo for Nostr? Everyone can contribute to the Nostr ecosystem and create the visuals they like. And I love that! However, I believe having a recognizable logo could be beneficial for the Nostr community as a whole! I asked designer Andrea Nicolini (aka Bembureda, https://bembureda.dribbble.com), to create a logo and an icon for Nostr. I think he did an amazing job! Don’t you think so? Download it now! Available in multiple sizes and colors here: The CC0 license allows you to use it for any purposes without restriction. image /cc Thanks for sharing! @PABLOF7z @fiatjaf @jack @brugeman
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Fun idea mate… but TCP/IP or SMTP don’t have logos and I struggle to think why Nostr should have one long term without creating some weird exclusive club. I suppose if the community generally gets behind it and it helps in some way then I could get behind it but we shouldn’t make any “official” logo or even pretend to. Generally (freely) accepted guidelines like Purple + Ostriches are fun and harmless but we don’t need an official flag or whatever
I'm on mobile so it's hard to check, but if i remember correctly there's a banner style logo in here...
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How about a logo for Nostr? Everyone can contribute to the Nostr ecosystem and create the visuals they like. And I love that! However, I believe having a recognizable logo could be beneficial for the Nostr community as a whole! I asked designer Andrea Nicolini (aka Bembureda, https://bembureda.dribbble.com), to create a logo and an icon for Nostr. I think he did an amazing job! Don’t you think so? Download it now! Available in multiple sizes and colors here: The CC0 license allows you to use it for any purposes without restriction. image /cc Thanks for sharing! @PABLOF7z @fiatjaf @jack @brugeman
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I still like these the best:
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How about a logo for Nostr? Everyone can contribute to the Nostr ecosystem and create the visuals they like. And I love that! However, I believe having a recognizable logo could be beneficial for the Nostr community as a whole! I asked designer Andrea Nicolini (aka Bembureda, https://bembureda.dribbble.com), to create a logo and an icon for Nostr. I think he did an amazing job! Don’t you think so? Download it now! Available in multiple sizes and colors here: The CC0 license allows you to use it for any purposes without restriction. image /cc Thanks for sharing! @PABLOF7z @fiatjaf @jack @brugeman
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