Day: February 17, 2012

The evolution of the Windows logo is interesting. I guess my originally being an Art major in college makes me more interested in this than some. But hey, it is kinda neat to see where we have been, and where we are going! See the full story at the link below to see the logos and the story!

Redesigning the Windows Logo

“We have said that Windows 8 is a complete reimagination of the Windows operating system. Nothing has been left unexplored, including the Windows logo, to evaluate how it held up to modern PC sensibilities. The Windows logo is a strong and widely recognized mark but when we stepped back and analyzed it, we realized an evolution of our logo would better reflect our Metro style design principles and we also felt there was an opportunity to reconnect with some of the powerful characteristics of previous incarnations.

We had a very short list of agencies that we wanted to work with on the redesign of the logo and were thrilled when Pentagram agreed to join us in the project. Pentagram’s illustrious history speaks for itself, but we were particularly attracted to their sense of classic graphic design which fit well with our Metro design principles.

Early in the development cycle for Windows 8, in a conference room on the Microsoft campus, we assembled a kick off meeting with Paula Scher, Michael Beirut and Daniel Weil from Pentagram and a few designers and marketing leaders from Windows and across the company. The team spent a full day sharing some of the Metro style design philosophy; the Windows brand history and values as well as graphic design and technology industry trends.”

YES! USA Today had an article that combines two of my favorite things, Space, and Angry Birds! How cool is that?

‘Angry Birds’ blast off into ‘Space’

“Having conquered smartphones and tablets, the hit casual title Angry Birds ventures off to a new frontier: Space.

Studio Rovio has announced they will launch the game Angry Birds Space on March 22.

According to a blog post on Rovio’s official website, Angry Birds Space is a “completely new game with innovative new gameplay, but with some of the familiar Angry Birds elements that fans already know and love.”

The post says the game will launch “simultaneously in mobile gaming, animation, retail and publishing,” but it does not provide details on which devices will support it.

Angry Birds Space already has an official website with an image of a slingshot on the Moon overlooking Earth.

With the game moving into space, it begs the question whether gravity will play a role in the physics-based game, which requires players to wipe out a group of enemy pigs by flinging birds with a slingshot.

And the shift in location seems appropriate considering its meteoric rise following launch in 2009 for Apple’s iOS platform. Last November, Rovio revealed the franchise had crossed a half-billion downloads.”