[hackerspaces] Hackerspace Logo

[Nils Hitze]

I LOVE the idea of a general Hackerspace Badge.

2011/3/30 Jordan Bunker <bunker.jordan at gmail.com>:
> Hey everyone!
>
> I've been thinking a lot about the projects that people share online, and
> how someone might know whether it came from a hackerspace or not. Some
> people choose to blog about their project on their space's website, but I
> think there might be a lot of research and projects being completed at
> spaces that aren't being advertised that way.
>
> So, how could we easily identify a project or research as having come from a
> hackerspace or makerspace?
>
> Currently, many people who identify with hacker ethos use the "Glider"
> symbol as a badge. When you see it, it means that you're associating
> yourself with hacker culture.
>
> Could we have something like that for hackerspaces and makerspaces?
>
> I'm imagining something that can be inserted in a blog post, a youtube
> video, or by your name on a research paper. It would be a great way to show
> the world the kind of productivity that happens at hackerspaces, and a
> symbol to rally behind.
>
> Perhaps a competition to design such a logo might be a good idea... what do
> you guys think? If enough people like the idea, then I'd be happy to help
> organize the competition.
>
> Thoughts?
>
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