[sradnidge]

I really like node.js, but I'm afraid I can't say the same for the logo or even the statement that someone needs to "jettison preconceived notions about what Node should look like". I mean, really? For a revolution that was engineer led, sounds a bit like marketing bs to me. And that's something node.js doesn't need.

PS. Do not consider this a troll comment. It's just my opinion.

[petercooper]

You don't need to like a logo. Having any logo that isn't a total farce is a good idea for any project that wants to get wider adoption and recognition (I think they only had a basic textual one before?)

I write about (and teach) programming languages and libraries for a living. The brand of a project is an important part of the way in which I approach or portray them since it has a bigger impact on readers than most non-media techs would naturally assume.

[sradnidge]

Fair enough point, but they already have a logo... the word "node" followed by a little cloud then the letters JS. There's not really anything wrong with the old logo, but it's more the wording around the announcement of the new logo that irks me the most I guess... feels so "corporate".