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Saturday, November 3rd, 2007

Ubuntu Web Banners

Here is my first batch of Ubuntu advocacy banners. I've got more in various formats/stages of production and I'll post them as and when I complete the sets.

I enjoyed making these — playing with GIMP provides a nice break from coding. Anyhow, this first batch contains two sets of standard 468x60px banners. Each image is supposed to encourage the viewer to explore the possibilities of Ubuntu by advertising one of Ubuntu's default applications.

I'd love to know what you think of these so please feel free to leave a comment with ideas for improvements etc.

Set One

Fast safe surfing with Firefox + Ubuntu

Chat more with Pidgin Instant Messenger + Ubuntu

Find it faster with Tracker Desktop Search + Ubuntu

Rip, burn, organize and play with Rhythmbox Music Player + Ubuntu

Work smarter with Open Office + Ubuntu

Set Two

Fast safe surfing with Firefox + Ubuntu

Chat more with Pidgin Instant Messenger + Ubuntu

Find it faster with Tracker Desktop Search + Ubuntu

Rip, burn, organize and play with Rhythmbox Music Player + Ubuntu

Work smarter with Open Office + Ubuntu

Download

You can download the images by right clicking and selecting, "Save Image As…"

Or, download all the images in an archive package:
http://crunchbang.org/misc/crunchbang-ubuntu-banners-468x60.tar.gz

Please don't link to the images on my server as they have hotlink protection enabled.

Update - Tuesday, November 6th, 2007

I've now created two more sets in the style below. See: http://crunchbang.org/archives/2007/11/06/ubuntu-web-banners-part-2/

Chat more with Pidgin Instant Messenger + Ubuntu

Tagged with: advocacy, artwork, images, projects, ubuntu

8 Responses to “Ubuntu Web Banners”

  1. Derek Buranen wrote, Saturday, November 3rd, 2007

    Pidgin and not Pidgen

    I'd also use a transparent background instead of white.

  2. Jake wrote, Saturday, November 3rd, 2007

    Nice idea, I really like them overall. However, as it stands, I couldn't bear to put them anywhere with the strips. Maybe its just me, but they just don't complement the rest of the banners well.

  3. Stemp wrote, Saturday, November 3rd, 2007

    Pidgen ? Pidgin ;)

  4. Philip wrote, Saturday, November 3rd, 2007

    Pidgin. Doh! Thanks for spotting that :)

  5. Dave wrote, Saturday, November 3rd, 2007

    I think they look too busy, perhaps it would be better to change the border to a solid color instead. The positioning of the second set is much better, but then again the busy background. If you could replace that with a soft background, they will be great. Also try experimenting a bit with the font. The font is great for the ubuntu logo, but it looks a bit too much like 'Comic Sans MS' for text and sentences.

  6. Philip wrote, Saturday, November 3rd, 2007

    @Dave:

    I think they look too busy

    Fair point, they're pretty busy :) In defence; these are not supposed to represent a piece of art, but draw attention. It's surprising that the most garish banners are often the most effective.

    Also try experimenting a bit with the font

    Would this not make the images appear even more busy?!

  7. WebKid wrote, Monday, November 5th, 2007

    Good job. I really like them! Under which licence are the sets released?

  8. Philip wrote, Monday, November 5th, 2007

    @WebKid: I'm pleased you like them :) No official license as yet so I guess they are public domain. Feel free to use them, modify and distribute. As far as I know [ignorance is bliss!] only the Firefox logo has any trademark issues. Other than that I've received no complaints [yet] about using the application logos.

    Also, I've made some more which I'll post soon. The new sets use the same dimensions and basic idea but have been modified as per Dave's comments above. Never let it be said that I don't listen to constructive criticism! :D

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