Replacing our office sign - you decide the new design

August 1, 2012 · by Espen André Øverdahl

We're updating our outdated Opera office sign with something new. For this process, we'd like to get your creative input. Take a look at our sign below and let us know if you have any ideas for a new design (download picture for editing). We'll put the best idea into production!

Is this the style we should go for? Maybe not, but you tell us!

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Andrew NguyenThursday, August 2, 2012 12:19:48 AM
I like it.

EDIT: The dinosaur one, that is.
slackwrdaveThursday, August 2, 2012 12:28:08 AM
Just change the spelling of OPERA in the old one to POERA (or OPREA) and tell people it has already been paid for and there's nothing you can do about it.
Barraco Mármol JerónimoThursday, August 2, 2012 12:29:14 AM
dunno, that dinosaur doesnt have lasers..
if opera was a dinosaur it would have lasers, and probably be a jedi.
Kyle BakerThursday, August 2, 2012 12:30:30 AM
*cough cough* Mozilla
RachelThursday, August 2, 2012 12:56:47 AM
Proposed New design suggest some. kind of theme park.
Jean ChicoineThursday, August 2, 2012 1:05:50 AM
Forget the dinosaur. It's too agressive, too much for nothing and it dilutes the recognition of the brand. Keep it simple and easily identifiable. Just the word OPERA written vertically, and in red of course, on the same white background as the old look. Or the big O at the top and the word OPERA under it, without the three O under, and spaced accordingly. Or the big O under the word OPERA.
Keep it simple. Keep it instantly recognizable.
eonblueThursday, August 2, 2012 1:37:44 AM
rules
Lucas da Costa DantasThursday, August 2, 2012 2:49:23 AM
Make a all Red Opera logo sign with a single art.
With a default small one at the bottom corner written Opera Software.
asifumarThursday, August 2, 2012 2:58:45 AM
Dont change Older one
Fathima Rifqa GhaffarThursday, August 2, 2012 3:13:15 AM
Office is not a Jurassic park!!!!! Opera logo itself gives a classy look to the office. Simple is always the best!!!!
/\/\€€TThursday, August 2, 2012 3:58:36 AM
You can change the colour of red 'O'.
catseThursday, August 2, 2012 4:14:23 AM
the old look is better than this dinosaur ( why this monster ? why not a wolf ! )
make a single and recognizable logo, but just a O , in 2D ,3D if you want
Mağruf ÇolakoğluThursday, August 2, 2012 10:32:38 AM
You should exactly do it
earth01Thursday, August 2, 2012 10:57:53 AM
With something like this ?

http://files.myopera.com/earth01/files/operator.png -
iamducidolThursday, August 2, 2012 11:42:55 AM
My logo ^^
http://files.myopera.com/iamducidol/albums/12357782/logo.jpg
OttoThursday, August 2, 2012 1:34:51 PM
Originally posted by iamducidol:

My logo ^^
http://files.myopera.com/iamducidol/albums/12357782/logo.jpg
This is on the right track! --> A recognisable logo. --> A bokeh photo - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bokeh --> A slogan or buzzwords; maybe. You could always let a photo do the story telling. --> Perhaps these ten principles for good design could be applied visually? - https://www.vitsoe.com/gb/about/good-design The old looks very dated. Bad brand/product impression. The new looks random. No idea what the connection with Opera is (Mozilla?). Why not use the great animals used in the latest Opera versions (Kestrel, Barracuda etc) and do a series of posters you can cycle inhouse and elsewhere? I love sci-fi and am not sure an Iron Man like character would work, as Opera feels more like a smooth classy agent, like James Bond. My two pennies.
Odin Hørthe OmdalThursday, August 2, 2012 3:03:18 PM
Uh, that is not Oslo HQ. :-) What office is it?

Just use the not-ancient logo. Simple and nice.
SahalkabeerThursday, August 2, 2012 4:27:46 PM
No no ,its very bore...
catseThursday, August 2, 2012 4:52:54 PM
blue and red is not very happy , painted in shaded tones of red to the white seems better ...but it's just my opinion
DanieleThursday, August 2, 2012 5:36:22 PM
What about this?
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/21949779/IMG_20120801_164149%20copy.jpg -
allyysaThursday, August 2, 2012 6:02:30 PM
a slightly different design.
a phrase used for people who experienced the dinosaur.
at moments of this logo, you're ambitious in this area.
You can add items a few sympathetic.
good luck
xolaniThursday, August 2, 2012 7:47:45 PM
wow it good but too Big
MichaelThursday, August 2, 2012 9:49:16 PM
How about http://files.myopera.com/operafreak53/files/Untitled%201.jpg ?
catseThursday, August 2, 2012 10:17:54 PM
a bit too red maybe ...
Keiv M.Friday, August 3, 2012 12:53:11 AM
A big clumsy Dinosaur with a few touches of hi tech weapons? sure! go right ahead /s

where is the stable browser you guys used to make?
JoelFriday, August 3, 2012 2:56:16 AM
my idea:
Jean ChicoineFriday, August 3, 2012 3:36:24 AM
Originally posted by jgm21:

my idea:
http://files.myopera.com/jgm21/top/operasoftware_idea-1.jpg">
This is good, this is very good. The best idea I've seen so far. Simple, recognizable, easily identifiable. Nice job, Joel.
xolaniFriday, August 3, 2012 5:09:13 AM
go Opera go, we like new things new experience.
AbandonShip?Friday, August 3, 2012 11:36:36 PM
Originally posted by jerobarraco:

dunno, that dinosaur doesnt have lasers..
if opera was a dinosaur it would have lasers, and probably be a jedi.

And add "interphase torpedo" launcher ("USS Voyager") & style it like this _multi_directional firing launcher of "Deep Space Nine" on sides ^^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4GpWd7sZXw & http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsqhZTvIT0k

OPERA: Armed to the teeth
AbandonShip?Saturday, August 4, 2012 12:03:07 AM
Originally posted by darklink88:

Danieledarklink88 # Donnerstag, 2. August 2012 19:36:22
What about this?

Nice! -> Don't feed the fox

or: No blinding polished Chrome-head -> metal-head is OK http://twitter.com/chrisdavidmills
JoelSaturday, August 4, 2012 4:58:00 AM
Originally posted by ZakMichigan:

This is good, this is very good. The best idea I've seen so far. Simple, recognizable, easily identifiable. Nice job, Joel.

hehe thanks...
catseSaturday, August 4, 2012 6:27:36 AM
it's the best than I seen here , if the blue stays pale
/\/\€€TSaturday, August 4, 2012 10:44:18 AM
How would the blue Opera logo?
catseSaturday, August 4, 2012 12:19:00 PM
the background from pale blue gradation to white and logo O red like the one of Joel
seems good
Cecilia PurgatoSaturday, August 4, 2012 7:29:08 PM
Originally posted by iamducidol:

My logo ^^
http://files.myopera.com/iamducidol/albums/12357782/logo.jpg
I like that one with the leopard, saying "faster & stronger" (even though I'd change that "stronger" with "better")... =)
Edwin WilcherSaturday, August 4, 2012 8:58:05 PM
Don't like the new look. Create a look with class.
Rafael LuikSunday, August 5, 2012 12:27:49 AM
Originally posted by darklink88:

What about this? https://dl.dropbox.com/u/21949779/IMG_20120801_164149%20copy.jpg
Perfect! haha
CoyoteeSunday, August 5, 2012 5:43:42 PM
http://www.facebook.com/ArabicOpera/photos => See More => Episode 1
d4rkn1ghtMonday, August 6, 2012 12:58:13 AM
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catseMonday, August 6, 2012 5:37:15 AM
you too !!! good ! but me had 3
d4rkn1ghtMonday, August 6, 2012 12:41:27 PM
Originally posted by opcat:

you too !!! good ! but me had 3

Yeah. This new Spam filter is causing a lot of trouble.
catseMonday, August 6, 2012 2:51:07 PM
it is based on what ? word ?
Richard ArthurMonday, August 6, 2012 7:20:40 PM
Just an idea: <5a href="http://my.opera.com/arthric/albums/showpic.dml?album=11223022&picture=161312242">
Richard ArthurMonday, August 6, 2012 7:20:45 PM
Just an idea: <5a href="http://my.opera.com/arthric/albums/showpic.dml?album=11223022&picture=161312242">
CoyoteeTuesday, August 7, 2012 3:18:25 PM
Here is another humble idea for you to consider.
CoyoteeTuesday, August 7, 2012 4:31:03 PM
Since there appears to be some back-lighting to the Office Sign, maybe, a Stained Glass approach might be effective.
Richard ArthurThursday, August 9, 2012 4:52:35 PM
Another little idea made with Libo Draw ( yes yes )
Suleman MughalSaturday, August 11, 2012 5:54:30 AM
i like the old look
nguyendinhtuan-operatorMonday, August 13, 2012 11:56:04 AM
faster and richer with Opera, see and comment, pls,
http://my.opera.com/nguyendinhtuan-operator/albums/showpic.dml?album=12438872&picture=161924332

http://files.myopera.com/nguyendinhtuan-operator/albums/12438872/Opera-office.jpg