I noticed that the “3D Slicer” icon at the top of module panel looks quite ugly in dark mode. Current icon in default and dark mode: [image] It is not easy to create a version of the icon that looks acceptable in dark mode due to the dark shadow below the icon and the dark letters of the text an…

[image] lassoan: Should we replace the current icon with this revised icon? That is MUCH better than the current look so :+1: for a minor improvement. Regarding general improvements: I would agree that a major factor should be the icon’s ability to look good on both light and dark backgroun…

Excellent points - it makes good sense to have a new look that takes these points into account. I added a note on the Slicer5 page. I agree glow looks better in dark mode than the block of white.

[image] rkikinis: USPTO was not willing to trademark Slicer because it’s too broad Ah I see. It appears that the mark “Slicer” has been registered several times since “3D Slicer” was originally registered. They must have changed their mind. The Slicer org could probably apply and register “Sl…

[image] jamesobutler: It appears that the mark “Slicer” has been registered several times since “3D Slicer” was originally registered. Maybe the electronic payment company had better lawyers… Anyway, there was no other medical software that was awarded the name “Sicer”. I’ve updated all the …

[image] jamesobutler: I would agree that a major factor should be the icon’s ability to look good on both light and dark backgrounds and for a logo to have a design that has the same feel when using the version for either on light or dark background. Slack had to do a refresh of their logo and i…

Yes, the search term “3D Slicer” will find this software better than just “Slicer” so I can see needing to maintain that. Regarding the 3D Slicer Visual Communication Guide : Is there a newer version of this guideline? If so, potentially ignore the below comments. The horizontal and vertical ver…

I am very supportive of an update and improved consistency. It is difficult to maintain consistency over decades. Creating a new updated version of the guidelines would be greatly appreciated. The logo has a huge brand recognition and we should make changes cautiously in order not to loose the bra…

Some items / thoughts: Once we decide how we want to logo updated, we will be able to have the Kitware graphic designer finalize / polish / etc I think the most direct way to modernize the logo would be to Remove the three thin cut planes from all versions of the logo (use favicon style) Change t…

I like those suggestions @Sam_Horvath :+1: I can imaging a non-shaded version that is still clearly the slicer logo, but simplified will look cleaner and more modern.

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3D Slicer is the registered trademark. USPTO was not willing to trademark Slicer because it’s too broad

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