New Category Icons

[+Benchmark Blasterz 65]

Household Appliances and Presses category sure would like to see the sewing machine as our new icon uploaded to the site.

 

Thank you.

 

Oh, yes!!! Fun fun!!

[+Tante.Hossi 7]

We need some new icon for the newest category Flags of the World.

Which pixel artist wants to create one?

 

I would say it should fit to the already existing flag icons

Flags of Organisations

Municipal Flags

 

How about the same 3 flags with a globe in the background?

[razalas 30]

We need some new icon for the newest category Flags of the World.

Which pixel artist wants to create one?

 

I would say it should fit to the already existing flag icons

Flags of Organisations

Municipal Flags

 

How about the same 3 flags with a globe in the background?

 

Here is my attempt:

[+Tante.Hossi 7]

Here is my attempt:

Would be good for me!

Thanks!

[+Benchmark Blasterz 65]

We need some new icon for the newest category Flags of the World.

Which pixel artist wants to create one?

 

I would say it should fit to the already existing flag icons

Flags of Organisations

Municipal Flags

 

How about the same 3 flags with a globe in the background?

 

Maybe use the globe with only the lat/long lines, instead of land masses and oceans? Might show up better -- IDK

 

Or maybe change the colors of the flags so they pop. I am having trouble seeing green and blue flags against a green and blue background.

 

BUT -- I'm not an officer, so I don't have a vote

Edited March 15, 2017 by Benchmark Blasterz

[+Tante.Hossi 7]

Or maybe change the colors of the flags so they pop. I am having trouble seeing green and blue flags against a green and blue background.

Yes, you are right. We should change the colors of the flags.

@razalas: could you please change the colors?

[razalas 30]

Or maybe change the colors of the flags so they pop. I am having trouble seeing green and blue flags against a green and blue background.

Yes, you are right. We should change the colors of the flags.

@razalas: could you please change the colors?

 

New colors

[+Benchmark Blasterz 65]

Or maybe change the colors of the flags so they pop. I am having trouble seeing green and blue flags against a green and blue background.

Yes, you are right. We should change the colors of the flags.

@razalas: could you please change the colors?

 

New colors

 

NOW I can see the flags AND tell it's a globe in the background! VERY WELL DONE, Razalas

[+Gatinaise 0]

I love the new icons, they are very successful, bravo !!

[+T0SHEA 168]

Just noticed our new icon for Household Appliances and Presses. Thanks you for making it visible and a special thank you to razalas for creating this fun icon.

[+Benchmark Blasterz 65]

Now that the Global Transmitter category is up and running - very popular - it's time to think about a unique category icon.

 

I was thinkingabout this idea: a cool three-legged lattice transmitter tower with lightning bolts at the top, on a globe.

 

Thoughts?

[+GeoMaulis 3]

Now that the Global Transmitter category is up and running - very popular - it's time to think about a unique category icon.

 

I was thinkingabout this idea: a cool three-legged lattice transmitter tower with lightning bolts at the top, on a globe.

 

Thoughts?

 

I tried to create an icon some weeks before. But Im not an artist

Edited April 14, 2017 by GeoMaulis

[+Benchmark Blasterz 65]

Now that the Global Transmitter category is up and running - very popular - it's time to think about a unique category icon.

 

I was thinkingabout this idea: a cool three-legged lattice transmitter tower with lightning bolts at the top, on a globe.

 

Thoughts?

 

I tried to create an icon some weeks before. But Im not an artist

My link

 

I like it - but could you add some little lightning bolts to make it clear it is a broadcasting tower?

[+GeoMaulis 3]

Now that the Global Transmitter category is up and running - very popular - it's time to think about a unique category icon.

 

I was thinkingabout this idea: a cool three-legged lattice transmitter tower with lightning bolts at the top, on a globe.

 

Thoughts?

 

I tried to create an icon some weeks before. But Im not an artist

My link

 

I like it - but could you add some little lightning bolts to make it clear it is a broadcasting tower?

 

OK. Hard work for me. Here the next try :

 

or

Edited April 14, 2017 by GeoMaulis

[razalas 30]

Here are some attempts for creating icons for the new categories

 

Hourglass:

Lighter

 

Darker

 

Global Transmitters:

Simple

 

With lighter side supports

 

With darker side supports

 

What is your opinion?

Any suggestions to change or improve the designs?

[+GeoMaulis 3]

Here are some attempts for creating icons for the new categories

 

Hourglass:

Lighter

 

Darker

 

Global Transmitters:

Simple

 

With lighter side supports

 

With darker side supports

 

What is your opinion?

Any suggestions to change or improve the designs?

 

First of all thanks for the support with the global transmitter icon. I think the last one hits the point.

[+CADS11 0]

Here are some attempts for creating icons for the new categories

 

Hourglass:

Lighter

 

Darker

 

Global Transmitters:

Simple

 

With lighter side supports

 

With darker side supports

 

What is your opinion?

Any suggestions to change or improve the designs?

 

First of all thanks for the support with the global transmitter icon. I think the last one hits the point.

 

I agree, the last one.

[+Alfouine 76]

 

With darker side supports

 

 

Yes and thank you

[+*Team Krombaer* 3]

I agree

with my officers

 

the last is the best...

[+Chickilim 9]

Ok for the last one too.

[+Benchmark Blasterz 65]

Leave it to me to be the outlier - I like the first one, since the guy wires are usually invisible! But majority of officers likes another one, so that works for me too

 

THANK YOU RAZALAS for your talent and time to make a unique icon for all of us to enjoy

[+Gatinaise 0]

Here are some attempts for creating icons for the new categories

 

Hourglass:

Lighter

 

What is your opinion?

Any suggestions to change or improve the designs?

 

Thank you Razalas for taking the time to propose an icon for the new categories, so quickly!

 

For the hourglass, I find the colors a bit dull personally. I know it's not easy to make tiny icons ... I have suggestions, but if this is not possible, the first proposal, the clearer will be very well

Would it also be possible to place uprights on either side of the hourglass and a more round shape of the glass? Like this form for example:

[razalas 30]

Thank you Razalas for taking the time to propose an icon for the new categories, so quickly!

 

For the hourglass, I find the colors a bit dull personally. I know it's not easy to make tiny icons ... I have suggestions, but if this is not possible, the first proposal, the clearer will be very well

Would it also be possible to place uprights on either side of the hourglass and a more round shape of the glass? Like this form for example:

...

 

Following the suggestions here are two more attempts

 

1

 

2

[razalas 30]

Leave it to me to be the outlier - I like the first one, since the guy wires are usually invisible! But majority of officers likes another one, so that works for me too

 

THANK YOU RAZALAS for your talent and time to make a unique icon for all of us to enjoy

 

I prefer the first one too, but I also like the other ones

[razalas 30]

Here are some attempts for creating an icon for the Australian Heritage Sites Category

 

1

 

2

 

3

 

What is your opinion?

Any suggestions to change or improve the designs?

[+Benchmark Blasterz 65]

Thank you Razalas for taking the time to propose an icon for the new categories, so quickly!

 

For the hourglass, I find the colors a bit dull personally. I know it's not easy to make tiny icons ... I have suggestions, but if this is not possible, the first proposal, the clearer will be very well

Would it also be possible to place uprights on either side of the hourglass and a more round shape of the glass? Like this form for example:

...

 

Following the suggestions here are two more attempts

 

1

 

2

 

I like both 1 AND 2 They are very well done!! But for me personally I like the more natural colored sand - so the tan one #1 is my favorite

Edited April 19, 2017 by Benchmark Blasterz

[+Benchmark Blasterz 65]

Here are some attempts for creating an icon for the Australian Heritage Sites Category

 

1

 

2

 

3

 

What is your opinion?

Any suggestions to change or improve the designs?

 

I think #3 is PERFECT!! I will let my friends in the category know about the choices so they can weigh in too

 

We are so appreciative Razalas

 

The Australian flag is a very challenging banner to reproduce in such small size

Edited April 19, 2017 by Benchmark Blasterz

[+CADS11 0]

Here are some attempts for creating an icon for the Australian Heritage Sites Category

 

1

 

2

 

3

 

What is your opinion?

Any suggestions to change or improve the designs?

 

I prefere #3, thanks

[Manville Possum 284]

I like #2 best.

[+Punga and Paua 3]

Here are some attempts for creating an icon for the Australian Heritage Sites Category

 

1

 

2

 

3

 

What is your opinion?

Any suggestions to change or improve the designs?

 

I prefere #3, thanks

We also like No.3 best, the AUS is much clearer. Thanks.

[+Tuena 9]

Here are some attempts for creating an icon for the Australian Heritage Sites Category

 

1

 

2

 

3

 

What is your opinion?

Any suggestions to change or improve the designs?

 

The Dragon slays Jack. Had a look at the Australian Historical Markers category & decided to go for # 3. Thanks for you efforts.

[+Tante.Hossi 7]

I prefer #3 for the Global Transmitters

With darker side supports

 

I prefer #1 for the hourglasses

1

 

I prefer #3 for the Australian Herritage Sites:

3

[+Grahame Cookie 1]

I prefer #3 for the Australian Heritage Sites: Looks good!

[+Gatinaise 0]

 

Following the suggestions here are two more attempts

 

1

 

 

Thnak you very much razalas !!! Perfect to me, the 1 is my favorite

[+CADS11 0]

Here are some attempts for creating an icon for the Australian Heritage Sites Category

 

1

 

2

 

3

 

What is your opinion?

Any suggestions to change or improve the designs?

 

The members of the group selected icon #3

Thanks for your work.

[+Chickilim 9]

 

Following the suggestions here are two more attempts

 

1

 

 

Thnak you very much razalas !!! Perfect to me, the 1 is my favorite

 

I prefer the first one too.

[+lumbricus 51]

On 1.3.2017 at 5:54 PM, razalas said:

...

I have also tried to create an icon to the "Latin American Benchmarks" category:

What's going on with the Latin American Benchmarks category icon?

[razalas 30]

16 hours ago, lumbricus said:

What's going on with the Latin American Benchmarks category icon?

 

It was forgotten, I will work on it. Thanks for reminding me. 

[razalas 30]

Following the suggestion that was given, here it is:  

[wayfrog 67]

5 hours ago, razalas said:

Following the suggestion that was given, here it is:  

I'll wait for bluesnotes decision, if he is fine with it, I will upload it. Thanks.

[+bluesnote 19]

On August 2, 2017 at 10:36 PM, wayfrog said:

I'll wait for bluesnotes decision, if he is fine with it, I will upload it. Thanks.

 I guess I should have seen this sooner. Not sure how I missed this thread. Didn't know you guys were waiting on me for approval.

So here's my thoughts. Based on other existing benchmark categories, and following the icons they have (Canadian Benchmarks, Portugal Geodetic Points, and others for example) they seem to have the writing above the benchmark icon. I think it would be best if we try and follow that route just to be in the norm. If it's possible, the word "Latin" should be above the benchmark icon. Another option is to have both "Latin" and "America" on it as well. With "Latin" being above the benchmark and "America" being below. Not sure if having two spaces for these words would make the icon appear too small or not. If that's too much to ask, then the one razalas has in the previous reply would do just nicely. Either of these options would be alright with me.

 Thanks for your hard work razalas and wayfrog. Much appreciated! 

[+Tante.Hossi 7]

Again we need new category icons for the 2 newest categories.

Advertising Columns (this should be easy)

Watershed Markers and Monuments (maybe some sign like the white one of the example pictures in the category description)

So it's time for the pixel artists! I can't wait to see your proposals!

[+Tante.Hossi 7]

Is there no pixel artist out there? We still need two new icons.

[+Windschattenwanderer 0]

Proposal for Watersheds (derived from National Parks of the World):

[+Tante.Hossi 7]

10 minutes ago, Windschattenwanderer said:

Proposal for Watersheds (derived from National Parks of the World):

Thanks for this proposal! Not too bad!

Alternative proposals?

[+Windschattenwanderer 0]

... and for Advertising Colums:

[+Tante.Hossi 7]

50 minutes ago, Windschattenwanderer said:

... and for Advertising Colums:

I'm no officer in this group. But I think the column is too dark and too thin.

[+Benchmark Blasterz 65]

6 hours ago, Tante.Hossi said:

Thanks for this proposal! Not too bad!

Alternative proposals?

I don't  know how to draw in pixels, but I would think that a sign with left and right arrows and maybe a stream on the sign  would give a good visual idea of the category.  Many divides are dry. 

[+Benchmark Blasterz 65]

4 hours ago, Windschattenwanderer said:

... and for Advertising Colums:

I like the proportions on this one  

[razalas 30]

On 07/08/2017 at 10:39 PM, bluesnote said:

 I guess I should have seen this sooner. Not sure how I missed this thread. Didn't know you guys were waiting on me for approval.

So here's my thoughts. Based on other existing benchmark categories, and following the icons they have (Canadian Benchmarks, Portugal Geodetic Points, and others for example) they seem to have the writing above the benchmark icon. I think it would be best if we try and follow that route just to be in the norm. If it's possible, the word "Latin" should be above the benchmark icon. Another option is to have both "Latin" and "America" on it as well. With "Latin" being above the benchmark and "America" being below. Not sure if having two spaces for these words would make the icon appear too small or not. If that's too much to ask, then the one razalas has in the previous reply would do just nicely. Either of these options would be alright with me.

 Thanks for your hard work razalas and wayfrog. Much appreciated! 

Here it is the writing above the benchmark icon, with 24x24 pixels there is no space for the two words