Mpv: A new identity for MPV

[clashg0ne]

I know that we can manually add a new icon, but I thought that MPV really needs a new official icon, as the actual one really seems old to me with this 3d effects. So I made this :

It's a modernized version of the actual icon.
I want to know if you like it, what should I change and if it would make a great official icon.

And I think even with this developers did a great job to make this video player.

[CounterPillow]

holy shit that is ugly

[Akemi]

i don't see a reason to change our icon. especially not since our 'brand' is becoming more and more of a household name.

also that thin white line is a horrible idea. it's very aliased and on smaller sizes it's completely pointless. imo if the icon should be modernised we should at least pick up all the current unique characteristics of the icon, like the none cantered ring(s) and the shades of purple.

[mia-0]

Agreed. I don’t think we need to change it.

As far as modern/flat icons go, I like KDE’s Breeze icon theme. They already have an icon for mpv, but no low-res version of it.

[haasn]

I already own items branded with the old mpv logo, who will give me a refund if we change it? :(

[avih]

I actually quite like the current mpv logo. I think it should stay.

[Hrxn]

While we're at it: I'd like some new color, some azure blue or something.

Edit
This was not being serious. I don't care, just make a good player.

[Argon-]

I think of the current logo as a part of the mpv "brand". Users connect both in their head with the actual program. Changing the logo is similar to changing mpv's name (although not as strong/drastic of course) and this also includes changing just the color.

Personally, I would suggest not to change either (name, logo, color) and only do so in case a complete "restyling" is desired in the future. The current logo is still quite contemporary in its style though.

(Also what @CounterPillow said)

[clashg0ne]

After thinking of it i agree with your advice.

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Objet :Re: [mpv-player/mpv] A new identity for MPV (#7806)

I think if the current logo as a part of the mpv "brand". Users connect both in their head with the actual program. Changing the logo is similar to changing mpv's name (although not as strong/drastic of course) and this also includes changing just the color.

Personally, I would suggest not to change either (name, logo, color) and only do so in case a complete "restyling" is desired in the future. The current logo is still quite contemporary in its style.

(Also what @CounterPillowhttps://github.com/CounterPillow said)

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