There are some nice improvements here, the indented lines really do add to the clarity of the silhouette.
Vector illustration is something that captivates me, though I’m an amateur, I decided to make my own renditions of Motovun Jack.
It took a lot of trial and error, that backlit fuzzyness was really hard to capture in vector graphics, but it was quite fun to make. They come in minimal, detailed and partially “shaded” variants showing the tabby pattern and his fuzzy appearance.
And a gif showing them all
As mentioned in other thread about TiddlyWiki 19th Anniversary I don’t really think any of these make for a good logo.
They are too detailed, lack focus or a clear message. Though I believe they may still make for a very nice project mascot and general image for illustration purposes, like a featured images, example picture, mood definition, advertising, merchandise, etc. they don’t seem adequate for a dedicated logotype.
Since Jeremy Ruston specifically mentioned it I made these any way, but I’d really be up for designing an actual logo, and proper branding for the project.
At some point in the past he mentioned considering renaming the project into something more serious since the name could be unintentionally holding it back.
If it ever came to pass, I think now would be a great opportunity to do so, so that any “rebranding” efforts would be invested in something lasting, rather than a dead end.
I’d be really interested in hearing @jeremyruston thoughts on it, if any. I’d be willing to lend a hand in you are interested. I don’t have as much free time these days, but I think I can spare enough to work on something worthwhile if you are interested.
What do you think?