[WINNER: OPTION B] Choose Voyager's icon!
[WINNER: OPTION B] Choose Voyager's icon!
Voting has ended! Congrats to @[email protected] with option B. Thanks everyone for participating! :)
First off, thanks to everyone that participated in our icon contest last week!
I'm excited to show the final three options for you to vote on below!
Overview
Option A
Option B
Option C
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I vote for C.
Kinda looks like that apple vr
Yes, though only because Apple just used pretty much a standard ski goggle aesthetic.
C, def.
Same
C all the way
I think B looks the nicest of the three by far. Good use of a monochromatic color scheme, nice balance between background and foreground elements, perfectly readable at a distance.
The design direction of A is a bit busy and stands out a little too much IMO, it looks kind of out of place next to stock iOS apps. C looks a bit too amateur, and has several tangents in it that really bother me - I do like the overall idea of it, but it could really use a rework.
I started with C, but then clicked the links to compare what hey all looked like on a Home Screen (yes, I eventually followed instructions .. look at me go). B is clearly the standout for me.
If one is chosen, Iโll give the author the opportunity to tweak :)
Good to know! :)
My vote is for B, but I think it would look good with a splash of the multicolor like the other two do.
I like the lack of multicolor for an icon. I also liked the ability to change icons in Apollo if I was feeling colorful during that period of my life.
If youโre on iOS, hereโs a shortcut that lets you change the icon to whatever you want.
This is the post about it.
I hate to say it but the options are a bit disappointing. I wish the top community upvoted submission was considered:
I though C was the top one, but youโre right. One of the two there shouldโve been up there, they look great.
I like B personally, but the choices aren't adaptable icons on Android ๐ฅฒ if anyone knows a good way of forcing that on Nova launcher let me know
What do you want them to do?
Change color based on Material You.
Does it have to be a svg version or what does it need?
Add me to the โunfortunately I donโt think any of them are great and canโt/wonโt single out one to vote for, but truly appreciate all the effort thatโs been put inโ list
This is what I thought too. The original icon is better then the given 3 options. Sorry about all the effort from the contestants.
I'm going with C. A is pretty cute too though.
I think C is the cleanest
I don't really get what's going on with C, it seems like it's the Lemmy logo wearing a VR headset.
I like B the most.
C isn't bad. Give it the smiling eyes in white and it'll probably be better.
A is too busy.
๐๏ธ ๐๏ธ https://i.ibb.co/Hr1bDGr/eyes.png (sorry๐ )
Lol
Lmao
The current one is way better than any of these. No offense to the designers they look great but I just donโt think they beat out whatโs already there.
My primary vote goes to D - The current icon. My secondary vote would go to C but much more colorful.
Edit: โVPN user voting is not allowedโ. Really? Weโre afraid someone will use VPN to brigade this icon vote?
Itโs a stawpoll thing, just a site-wide ban. Which doesnโt even really work, since I just voted using iCloud Private Relay (a proxy, not quite a VPN but still) and it worked just fine since the servers must not be registered to strawpoll yet.
Yeah I could see C working with some colour inspiration from the current icon perhaps
I'm not voting because none of them look good, sorry :(
The voting shouldโve let us rank the icons instead of just choosing one (or at least choose multiple). That way, your second wish could count if the first one didnโt make it. Now, if the votes are split 1/3 each, you could end up with an icon that only 1/3 want, even if 2/3 preferred one of the other ones.
The winner-takes-it-all voting is a bad idea.
Itโs called โranked-choice votingโ, and I agree.
C for me
None, they are all markedly worse than the current icon.
Another vote for the current icon. These are all a lot worse.
All the new ones seem too busy, it's not gonna translate well when the icons shrunk down.
What is the current icon?
The one you currently see in the browser here: https://vger.app/settings/install (and then on your Home Screen if you install the app)
B for sure
B is a cutie ๐ฅฐ
Ribbit
There already are more submissions. They just picked out 3, you can check out the link at the top
A, but I like the current icon better.
Looks like youโre going to have to do a fork on the m.lemmy.world branch that keeps the current icon :)
B is the best looking design.
B is really the best of the 3 and by a long margin.
I know itโs not productive to say but I donโt like any of them more than the current rainbow one. ๐ข
I do love the current one!
C, as it looks timeless
No offence to the creators of A and C but they both completely lack the right spacing, centering, decent line widths etc to suit an app icon. They both look broken.
So โฆ B. By far.
But I almost like the current icon more because it is so colourful, it just needs a modified lemming.
B Team!
I am new here so haven't seen the previous suggestions but all three here are not ideal. Actually far from it.
I'd suggest letting people donate for a pro to make a few suggestions instead
None. (โ โฏโ ยฐโ โกโ ยฐโ ๏ผโ โฏโ ๏ธตโ ย โ โปโ โโ โป
B.
Although Iโm kinda bummed that only one of the communityโs top three made it into the final around. ๐
I vote B
Lemmy needs a poll function
Of the three, probably B.
I much prefer the current icon but to all three as the colour really pops on that one. I was very pleasantly surprised when that icon popped up on my device.
B and it's not even close
Can a PWA have multiple/selectable icons? Like the src in the manifest file gets swapped upon selection or something.
I feel like it should be possible, at least on iOS you can already do it yourself with this shortcut.
This is the post about it.
You have to reinstall it though, not sure if thatโs possible without doing so.
This looks promising. Client app installs a sub-app https://github.com/ivansandrk/multi-apps/blob/main/explainer.md
B
B
I like the C option best for its simplicity
B
I voted B. In terms of suitability for an icon, I think B is best.
A
Option B. I feel like it integrates the Lemmy logo the best.
I like the simplicity of C. The background of B. And the Lemmy of A.
Overall I would pick A
Iโve been using B for a couple weeks now as it is. Obviously I voted B, still love it
I like B
B
A, is good but I don't like the brown fur (I would try grey or blue), grey around the face/chin (I would darken it with black or a dark blue), and stark white of the ears (needs shading, a thicker line, something to add visual weight). I like the overall composition best, just needs tweaks.
B, I love the contrast and unified feeling of the lemming and background. I wish he had a clear helmet. Best choice IMO.
C, not enough visual distinction, especially as a smaller size icon. shape, detail and color pallette too simple for me.
C is giving off those Daft Punk vibes! I wonder what it would look like with Material You theming? B looks more cohesive. Argh, so tough to choose!
B
Of the three, I vote C, but would prefer a simpler design, e.g. no stars in the background, maybe monochrome
All great! But option B stands out the most and feels like the more natural one. The result of this poll will be good either way :)
B!
B
C
C
Voting for B. A- color and background clashes. C- feels too simple and plain.
B is my first choice. Most similar to what I used for Apollo. Second choice would be c.
B
what about making it optional?
both android and ios provide some sort of api for changing icons.Mostly because Voyager is a progressive web app with no such API available because Apple and Google are large corporations that profit over their controlled app stores.
Youโd probably have to reinstall it, but it should be possible, shouldnโt it?
oh, voyager is a PWA? (also android is not a closed ecosystem)
I guess B
B is nice
I think B is the nicest design wise, but I wouldโve loved the more colorful version
B
A, hands down
I don't like any of them. That said, I voted for C. It's kinda plain, but that's what I like about it. The other ones are too messy.
I like B the best
I'm slow. I don't understand C. Is the lemming wearing a VR headset?
Definitely B
B!
B is the best by far
Definitely B
B
B
B for sure.
B
B
Current icon
C is my favorite, however, I have grown fond of the original icon, will we be able to choose? Thanks for all you do! Voyager is the BOMB!
It's B all day. Close the polls because it ain't even close.
B.
B by a large margin.
B!! :D
B
Option C please!!!!
B
B
We'll be able to use Voyager on Android in the future, right?
You can use Voyager on Android today :)
edit: https://getvoyager.app
I know. I'm writing from Voyager now. When the screenshots were of the IOS, I wondered if it will only be used on IOS in the future.
B 100% !!! It's so cute
All are very good, but B takes the cake for me personally.
C
C
C looks like Daft Punk mouse
B. A is also good. Don't like C at all.
Itโs really cool to have such talent in this community to go along with such an amazing app. The 3 finalists are really good. I donโt usually use dark icons but I love C so much. I hope to see variations of it as the app grows. Congratulations to all who made it to the top 3! That in itself is an accomplishment. I canโt wait to see the results of the final! This community is awesome!
B my lord
B
Voted C. It's by far the most robust option. It looks stylish, professional, and could easily accommodate a flat, 1-color design.
C mouse with A background please
I like B the best.
B
C - It'd be cool to have C with the background of B.
Not sure if thatโd be a good fit, since itโd be a bit of a floating head which isnโt the case if thereโs no "background based in reality" as it currently is.
I liked C best at first glance, but after looking at the screenshots my choice is A.
C
Initially I liked the background on A and the lemmy on B....
....but I think C has my vote just for the sheer symbolism it projects - a confident lemmy ready to boldly venture into the future fediverse.
Isnโt that basically all of them ^^
B with the helmet of A (minus the โVโ)
Quick comparison on Android (custom launcher): https://i.ibb.co/XVnM2NL/comp.png
I liked these too (Android): https://i.ibb.co/6ymf6xQ/vger.jpg
Iโm just here to say: CHARGE YOUR PHONE!
Also, C A B is my ordered preference.
B Please! Looks so very clean.
I can't decide between A and C... I am gonna go for C I guess.
BTW can we have different icons like Apollo had?
C
B, good middle ground of clean design yet still has personality
C
C
I prefer what we already have but if we have to change then go with A
Really like A! Good job to all participants though!
I will be happy with either b or c
I like A a lot, reminds me of the early iPhone days of tasteful skeumorphism.
B is probably my favorite tho -- definitely the cleanest.
C looks off to me, something about the goggles.
A and B has too many details for an app icon that isnโt for a game.
Why I chose "B": It's clean and professional-looking. "A" looks a bit complex in comparison, and "C" doesn't look much like a lemming.
A looks like something an elementary school aged kid would have on their iPad for help learning to add.
B's got my vote.
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B gang
Definitely B
B, but the planet in the background makes it look like extremely large shoulders.
I like the background of B the best. But it looks more like a dog and it's throwing me off. I like the character of the first one better, especially with the V on the helmet.
So I think I'm voting for A
i vote for B cuz i think it's the cutest ๐ญ
I vote B.
A or C
Can we have them all and a setting to choose? Other apps do that. Is it a limitation of the PWA?
It is a limitation of a PWA. A native app (wrapper) will likely be coming though, and a custom Capacitor plugin could theoretically interface with the native API to switch out icons.
Theoretically. No promises though :)
Do you already have an idea of how the result might look like? Is it just going to be a web view, or could it actually take advantage of native functionality such as e.g. the back gesture, haptics, scrolling hiccups, scroll-to-top etc.?
C Simple and cool but gets the point across.
Oof guess you get what you pay for
Haha nice one^^ I think all of them are already a step up from the current one, but each of them definitely has some issues. Maybe if it makes some money Alex will be able to pay some designers or let people buy icon packs directly which could then be passed on to the creator.
B looks best for me
C for sure
C
I really like B!
I like Option B the most
Can you add support for themed icons?
https://proandroiddev.com/implement-themed-icons-android-13-d20b89233681
All the other Lemmy apps I tested have themed icons. Be nice to have the same with the only Lemmy app I use ๐
Definitely A.
B is kinda creepy and C looks like a VR app.
C
I'd go with A! I like the presentation of B better but the little guy reminds me of Chuck E. Cheese or fnaf. Character in A is adorable :)
I liked C too but it kinda looks like the Reddit guy in VR goggles.
I really like A, feels very professional
C is very sleek!
C
A
B but with the helmet and head of A would have been amazing. A looks to shiny rn.
Voted for A, itโs definitely the cutest and I like the rainbow โVโ. B has a nice background, though. C I think could do with better defining the shape of the head to look more like a helmet and less like a mouse wearing a VR headset :) Great job to all the applicants!
B
I want them all! They all look fabulous!
C
ยฏ_(ใ)_/ยฏ https://i.ibb.co/44Xvh75/IMG-5329.png
Is that legal? ^^ Probably my favorite of the Lemmy app icons so far
Dutch?
Middle B. SOOOO cute! Good definition and simpler than the others. Good contrast between foreground and background. Great little icon!
I made a shortcut that lets you change web app icons on iOS, so if you either want to try out the icons or actually use a different icon (maybe one of the other great ones that havenโt made it to the final vote). Here it is: Shortcut link
C
Loving the C image design, it looks great
A
obviously B
B by far
I Vote for A. It pops out a bit. But then again it's my most used app. But B Also works. C is a bit unpolished IMHO.
I was hoping for a more rainbow theme! This will be a tough decision.
A is probably closest to that
I like the current one but I voted for A if you have to change it. It looked the best on the desktop.
I like C.
A
I vote for A
Can we just have the options to choose what icon we want??
Unfortunately it is not possible for a Progressive Webapp.
Awwww alright well thanks for the reply!! Was hoping C would win it looks so clean.
They are pretty nice but I like A or the current one.
No matter which all three are solid!
I like the one we have right now. But C is nice otherwise.
C, but it needs the eyes to be cute'r
A
c
I wanna see C it's the cooles imo.
C
C is amazing.
Voting for A
C
C runner up A
Current is best or B
B
C all the way!
A or C
One vote for C
Aren't mice a plague?
Depends on how many you got
Sad, I was hoping to see an icon for Dino Spoon :(
A, BUT without the whiskers
If that cant be removed, then C.
@aeharding A or B
Those are really good, but I find the option B the better one.
C, except I have a plain black wallpaper, so itโll look a bit odd with no border
C lacks more detail. B is just "cute" and A is both cute and makes more sense than the rest (app title is voyager, so...) so I'd go with A.
C
A
>voyager
>no Neelix or Janeway
Dropped
C
C
Option B
Option D current icon or https://lemmy.world/post/1203104
I vote for c
Current icon, otherwise C
Option D current icon
I like C
I think what this poll failed to reflect is peopleโs dislike for some of the alternatives.
I like B so little that Iโll have to stop having Voyager installed as a PWA.
With such a close race I would prefer if @aeharding would hold back a little and extend the search for a new icon until something with a clearer consensus appears.
C
C
B
