Maemo Summit 2009 badge ideas
 

Rather than muddy up the wish list thread any more, I thought it better to start a new one for this.

Here's my first idea for badges. Quim (qgil) was thinking of a folded A4 sheet, so I started with that. The image below represents the left half of side one. If the right side is folded under horizontally, then the folded portion folded again vertically, you get a large badge with ID in front and the sticker graphic on the back. The right side and back can be used for maps, schedule, and other info.

http://www.cynicalsigns.com/images/Badge1-master.png

Note that the avatars may not be included in any "official" badge designs. What I had proposed was designing a default template for general use, and then let attendees design their own if they like in the spirit of openness.

Also I suspect that the left would simply say "Maemo" rather than "maemo.org" logo.

Wish list thread for additional details:

http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=31635

Post with possible badge holders:

http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p...0&postcount=23

Re: Maemo Summit 2009 badge ideas
 

Gah-- need more feedback!

I'm thinking the names in orange might not be a good idea for distance viewing...

Re: Maemo Summit 2009 badge ideas
 

Call me crazy, but shouldn't you guys use a Nokia nXXX with a badge application as your badge?

Re: Maemo Summit 2009 badge ideas
 

It would sure be heavy...

Re: Maemo Summit 2009 badge ideas
 

I'm sure something could be whipped up for the N900 and Nokia could "lend" you all devices while you are there.

Please don't forget to turn them in before you leave now. :p

Re: Maemo Summit 2009 badge ideas
 

Velcro? Or you could have only the senior people have them? Have some nice graphics going, etc, Did a quick Google search and came across no stories, so I guess it would be a first. Submit it to Hack-A-Day, Engadget (hah), Make, etc, nice publicity. Especially showing the badge app on the n900

Re: Maemo Summit 2009 badge ideas
 

First badge in history that requires a security deposit! Awesome! :D

(Everyone can load the badge app to their nXXX and enter in their name.)

Re: Maemo Summit 2009 badge ideas
 

No way I'm wearing any of those devices as a badge.

Let's talk in maybe 10 years. ;)

Re: Maemo Summit 2009 badge ideas
 

I don't carry my laptop to conferences anymore since I manage completely with my N***. Dedicating my multiversatile device to fulfill a requirement that a piece of paper written with a pen manages to fulfill sounds like a bad choice.

Besides, have you looked to the schedule? How do you manage to have the display always on morning, afternoof and evening? Sure, you can always stick a piece of paper with your credentials on the display to save battery. :)

Re: Maemo Summit 2009 badge ideas
 

My only comment would be to make both the name and the irc/Talk nick larger, I don't really care about the rest of the design, just as long as I can quickly look at people from a distance and see who they are.