Immich Logo Design Contest

[alextran1502]

Hello, Immich fan!

As Immich started as a personal hobby project, I didn't expect it to grow as big and as fast as it is. The logo and the font for the name were quick iterations to develop something for the App Stores. Below is the backstory of them

The logo

Why the colorful flower, you ask?

I like the Japanese culture, especially the books, history, and food. The current logo is a spin-off of the Oda clan's symbol.

One of my favorite books is Taikō; it is a story about a prominent figure in the history of Japan, Toyotomi Hideyoshi. He came from nothing, and through his resilience and incredible mind, he has become one of the most powerful rulers in Japan's history. I enjoy his personality and the way he moved through life.

The color is an adaptation of App-Which-Must-Not-Be-Named's color scheme, with an extra color (pink) to complete the flower's fifth petal. The petal layers have the same color scheme as the primary layers, rotating back and forth to "bring the flower to life."

The font

The font I chose is called Snowburst One. It has the playful element of Comic Sans to remind me of the light-hearted approach and a fun, loving thing to do when I get to develop Immich for my wife.

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I've received mixed feedback from different groups about the choices I made for the presentation of Immich. I want to ask the community for a better creative mind than mine to show your Immich logo idea that keeps the original spirit of Immich, with a different representation.

If you are interested in presenting your ideas, please feel free to post them in the discussion section of this announcement. As a token of appreciation, I will send $200 to the user who has his/her idea picked

The contest will close on March 4th.

EDIT

• 03/04/2024: The contest has ended. We will start collecting the submissions and have an interval voting round for the new Logo of Immich
• 03/07/2024: The winner is @Tyree with the design below

Thanks,
Alex

[myhrmans]

Personally I feel like the colored version of the Oda Clan´s symbol is perfect.

[Oneloutre]

I was about to say it, yes, no need to change i think...

And the colors of this flower actually reminds that it's a photo service, caracterized by the diversity of colors that we can see on it.

[taha-yassine]

I agree. I like the current logo as is. No need to change imho. What about conducting a poll to see if there is interest in changing it in the first place? Or maybe it was already done and I missed it?

[stephen304]

I think it has too much detail to be an app logo - for example the intermediate petals (the lines in between the inner and outer petals) can't even really be seen at this repo's icon scale (top left when viewing this repo's main page), and the shape of the inner petals (especially the line running from center to tip) is not distinguishable.

It just needs to conform better to flag design rule # 1, keep it simple. It can still be a colored version of the clan symbol but simplifying the features that are hard to distinguish at a small size will make it a much better icon.

[shiokoala]

BTW the Oda family still exists (ofc not as a Samurai; fun fact, ex-Olympian Japanese ice skater Oda Nobunari is actually a descendant of Oda Nobunaga) and I assume they still use the clan symbol for things like their gravestones. I'm no expert but I think it would be wise to lean on the safe side and stop using it.

[benjamin051000]

I personally don't like the icon: It's very busy and the small details get lost on smaller scales (e.g., iOS app icon, it's very hard to see the small embellishments). A better official logo is needed, if you don't like it just make a fork :D or make it possible to change it

[gumpdy]

I had to scroll down immediately without reading because my first thought was, "yeah....but what about that font...." It looks like a teenage girl said, "I want to have a tiki themed birthday party"

[aviv926]

I absolutely love the current logo, about the font..umm 😅😅

I had a bad experience changing a product's logo, at least if you change it substantially, it takes too long for people to realize that the product is the same product in a different suit.

[ziogref]

I liked the logo, but then I scrolled down and looked at the submissions. There are some really good ones.

[Janhouse]

The current logo is very good! Photos tend to be colorful and bright. The logo looks like a flower, and those flower petals remind of good old physical photos positioned in a circle. Also, the colorful logo stands out in my bookmarks and on phone home screen, so I can always easily find Immich when needed.

The font, not so sure, it seems like it does not provide the best readability.

[jvgoch]

While I do like the current logo, I think it's a bit too detailed for small screens. I think going with a simple flower design composed of 5 hearts in the original colours might simplify the logo while keeping the spirit of the original. I'll try to create a rough idea today.

EDIT:
So this is what I came up with.
Petal shape can definitely still be refined.
As font I chose Candara since I think it looks classy without it looking too bland or messy. I'm quite fond of it ;). Keep in mind that this is only the font for the logo and not the entire app/webpage.

[jvgoch]

@maxistviews I think adding aperture blades takes away the light hearted feel the logo has, but I might try it later just for fun.

@arthuragone What kind of font did you have in mind?

@stephen304 Thanks for the tip about the top level comment!

@taha-yassine

[AngelaDMerkel]

@jvgoch I agree with you sentiment regarding aperture blades. I think a lot of photo management or photography apps tend that way, but Immich as a tool for recalling memories or for enjoying moments is much better. I also think your logo simplifies the original substantially without losing it's heart. It does feel almost too simple by comparison to the original, but without context I am not sure that is a critique.

[benmccann]

The font is still too comic sans for me. I'd prefer a cleaner font less curvature on the strokes

[sannidhyaroy]

This one is the best one I've seen in this thread. I wonder how would the mobile app icons look with a black background. I'm not sure about the round app icon on android with a black background but I have a S22 and OneUI has those almost squarish app icons which perhaps may look better with a black background app icon (like how Spotify, Netflix or GitHub has a black app background) and same can be said about the iOS app icon too...

[haldi4803]

+1 for Candara. Font looks awesome!

[thariq-shanavas]

Please stop spamming 'Ideas' generated by ChatGPT 🤦

[shmolf]

For the font, I would appreciate one that is easier to read for those with dyslexia.

The Open dyslexic font is a good option, but it can feel a little hand-written as well.

Maybe Calibra or Ubuntu, since sans-serifs fonts tend to be easier for those with dyslexia or older individuals.

[mertalev]

This is a good shout.

[Chaphasilor]

Just throwing a quick draft out there:

Font is Quicksand (although I don't recommend using it directly since there's not a whole lot of support, there are simmiliar looking fonts that could be used instead)

[Chaphasilor]

I actually prefer the one by @jvgoch, that's really what I was aiming for. But since I'm not a graphic designer and don't know how to properly do logo design in Figma, this is what I ended up with :D

[AngelaDMerkel]

@stephen304 @Chaphasilor I think that this design has one advantage over @jvgoch in that it retains a central focal point. That's both a prominent feature of the Oda clan's symbol and a nice metaphor for Immich's place as a central location for all your images. Some medium between the two would actually be good, from my perspective.

Something like this possible or with a solid core. I am not designer, so I'd leave this with someone more skilled to make a serious attempt.

[stephen304]

@AngelaDMerkel I like your idea of combining them so I made an attempt to do one myself too :) The outer heart shape of the petals to me is the thing I like most about @jvgoch 's design since it retains original inspiration from the current logo, but I also like the smooth and modern shape of this one, and the center is more interesting on this one. So I had the idea to take the heart-shaped outer petals of jvgoch's combine it with the modern smooth "jelly-bean"-like shape of this one's center, as well as the grey center point which is an interesting design element.

It has some artifacts since I just mashed them together in gimp, but it makes another interesting in-between point that has elements of both minimal modernity while retaining the petal-like shape that gives jvgoch's submission its character.

[AngelaDMerkel]

@stephen304 I think your rendition is the best. Having a dark coloured focal point also helps to make the icon much easier to recognise on a small screen. I think a series of colours on white doesn't stand out enough compared with other applications

[hischampion]

I like that this one feels noticeably different that the competition, everyone has a wheel of colors (iCloud photos and Google Photos). It also feels more artistic, which reflects the original.

[codekote]

I think the current logo has too many small details. The logo must be simplified.

[LoggeL]

Like the old logo but a bit more simplified. This is just a concept since I suck at graphics design 😝

[PreyK]

Reminds me of the BP logo with colors

[codekote]

@alextran1502 what do you think about following concept: combine five-petal flower and apetrue in center of flower?

[Tyree]

Check out @pairofcrocs submission. I like where it's headed.

[wljohnson05]

I was always a fan of the older thought on logos before everything went to the simple designs.

[pairofcrocs]

In my post below, I made this exact same one as one XD

[locqust]

I like the logo! No need to change it.

[PennWallace]

I tried to go with the same look and feel of the original logo, while incorporating a "shutter flower".

[avee87]

For people suggesting logos: please keep in mind that it needs to be simple enough to be recognizable when scaled down to browser tab icon and also look good both on light and dark background.

[diyoyo]

Or, let's forget about the white, let's stand out of the norms dictated by the ones-we-shouldn't-name.
Here is my stable diffusion artwork on the theme "light, colors, flower and camera":

My favorite is the second one.

[stephen304]

That second one looks so vibrant and kind of celestial, somewhat like a black hole. That would be an interesting basis for an icon, somewhat kurzgesagt-ish.

[Harris-KA]

How will this integrate into the webui and app icons though?

[diyoyo]

@Harris-KA I understand it can be seen as a bold move, but imho, this is just as good as the simplistic logos proposed here above.
Here is a mock-up with rounded corner, to make it look more real:

[diyoyo]

Anyways, if this can inspire better designers, I'm not here for the price, just for the beauty ;)

[andrejohansson]

Yes, lets go crazy...:-)

[c0delama]

I like many of the submissions, but imho the final logo should differentiate much more to the shape and colors of the G Photos logo.

Immich is an awesome project and it shouldn't be perceived as a copycat.

[maxistviews]

it is very hard to see all the submissions now - I think we need a better place to vote for logos. I dont know if reddit is the best place, or a google forms link. But something where we can easily see all submissions and everyone can vote.

[PHLAK]

I'm hoping the devs will take the top 3-5 logos voted upon here and have a final community poll of just those few.

[jasobih]

Thought I’d try something a little different. This was a ai design. I do love some of the other ones though.

[p7996619]

Thought I'd give it a try as well. Ended up liking the monochrome version better as it would work with the "material you" design philosophy where the user could set a primary color that also affects the icon. At least on web and android.

The fonts are alternating "Overpass" and "Noto Sans". I think Overpass would be the obvious choice for now as it is the default font and the text part could actually be text in HTML and the font could change with user preferences like the color.

I kept the different variants on the left, also to show part of the design process.

[diyoyo]

Interesting... specially with the shell around it. It reminds me of an embryo :D

[TKaluza]

Interesting, but somehow I feel a bit down when I look at the form. 🤔

[bakaschwarz]

i like the current logo :)

[ohhmygod89]

[ynshung]

I think it would be great to specify what font is this

[jnbht]

This Font is beautiful and serious at the same time. Really Like it.
I think though, that we need a symbol for this app.

[sybenx]

The new logo rollout should wait until the software is considered stable, or a LTS version exists. A new logo will attract new users who may not stay without an expectation of stability.

[bcse]

The concept is "IM" and make it looks like a picture emoji 🖼️

Font is Inter Bold

[benmccann]

I like the clean font. The logo reminds me of GMail though

[shumafuk]

Neue Helvetica family font is under license: https://www.fonts.com/font/linotype/neue-helvetica/licenses

[bcse]

@shumafuk Thanks, I have changed the font.

[mckayc]

My design goal was to make it look kind of flowery and kind of like a shutter as well.

[mckayc]

Thought I would try something closer to the original concept:

[sirKitKat]

The first one also looks like the topview of a whirlwind of (classic) rectangular photo's that are being funneled down (or blown out). This is a lot like what Immich is: it collects all your photo's :D

[rafaelsroman]

Great designs here. I'm going to add mine too. :)

[moritzbindewald]

I like it :)

[gandbg]

This is definitely not a ready-for-production logo and I'm definitely not a designer but maybe this serves as inspiration for someone more talented than me.
The font is Inter

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[figadore]

I'm in favor of a logo without the 4+1 colors. Here are some concepts for inspiration, some keeping some of the original elements/themes, others completely different. (none of these are meant to be final candidates)

[np123-glitch]

The design draws inspiration from the Oda clan's symbol and incorporates the themes of resilience, innovation, and growth, with a stylized flower that embodies the spirit of Immich. The vibrant color palette, including pink, represents the additional petal, symbolizing completeness and life. This logo aims to capture the essence of IMMICH's development, reflecting a playful yet ambitious spirit.

[f0e]

regenerate response

[jnbht]

I did Not expect to like such a non-minimalistic design, but I do. It is eye-catchy because of its extravaganza.

I think it does not need the dots around it. And I don’t know if it needs three different main colors.

Would love to see variants with one or two colors only. And a B/W-Version.

There would be also the need for a tiny version. Probably a more abstract edition for the small occasions.

Great work!

[civilblur]

Forgive me for idea-dropping, I didn't think I'd be able to find time to work on a submission, but jumping back in here and seeing that the deadline is still not yet due, I'd thought I'd share my attempts at least.

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Thought process:

1. Try to retain as much of the original core concept of Immich, as it's really a heartwarming passion project.
2. Balance WAF (wife approval factor), core of Immich, and also Alex's interest in Japanese culture.

Logo representation:

1. Butterfly + Flower
   1. In Japanese culture, butterfly represents transient nature of life, and soul and spirit. I thought this was relevant due to the nature of memories — the photos we store.
   2. While not directly inspired by the Oda Clan flower symbol, I wanted to incorporate a flower-like shape due to the current Immich symbol.
2. In the logo suggestions below, I also included seasonal colors to preserve/reference the colorfulness of the current logo.
   1. Notably, spring uses a sakura-palette, while autumn uses a momiji-palette.
3. Personally, I feel like the "M" in "Immich" gives a bigger impression than "I", thus, I tried to go for something M-shape like.

Conundrum:

1. With the intention to keep some playfulness and avoid a sterile impressions — in reference to why Alex picked the font "Snowburst One" in the first place — I tried multiple fonts, but could not really decide on one.
2. Playing it safe, balancing between Alex and the community, I decided to include imagery of the logo using the font "Arial Rounded MT Bold", which is an overall well-balanced font.
   1. I will include my other attempts as well, in case they might be relevant.

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Logos:

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Workflow:
Very crude workflow. Sketched on tablet, took a simple screenshot and imported to desktop to trace.

[figadore]

I agree this is the best concept so far 👏💯

changes icon automatically based on the current date

If this is even possible, don't forget to account for northern vs southern hemisphere 🙃

[mertalev]

This is fantastic! I love your thinking and design process.

[shumafuk]

Dirty minds could struggle, just a friendly reminder.

[GioPan04]

@figadore

If this is even possible

I experimented with charging the app icon in flutter before, and with Android it should be possible using Activity Aliases, although I'm not sure if the app needs to be in foreground.
With iOS you can easily update the app icon but I doubt you can do it in background.

If this icon will win I'll happily implement this feature.

[aviv926]

Like it!