Table of Contents
- The OSI Logo: Usage Guidelines
- Bad Logo Usage
- Improper Design Usage
You can also download this document as PDF and ODT.
1. The OSI Logo: Usage Guidelines
The OSI logo is a trademark of Open Source Initiative. In order to protect and grow the OSI brand, we have a distinguishable logo that can be used to mark software licensed under an OSI Approved License. When displaying the OSI logo, please follow our standard Trademark Guidelines. Other sizes and resolutions of the logo, some suitable for print, can be found here. Additional guidelines regarding the logo's appearance are given below:
1.2. Trademark Symbol
The 'TM' or ® trademark symbol as determined by OSI must always be visible and readable for both the OSI Logo in the placements shown in these guidelines. You may not remove or obfuscate either of the TM or ® symbols in the OSI Logo.
1.3. Clear Space
There should be sufficient clear space around the logo.
1.4. Typeface
We recommend using the OpenSymbol sans fonts as complementary fonts to the OSI Logo.
Light Green
|
Dark Green
|
Black
|
2. Bad Logo Usage
2.1. Never Stray from the Color Palette
3. Improper Design Usage
Use a choice from the palette provided.
3.2. Never Use the Design on Similarly-Colored Backgrounds
Never use the design on similarly-colored backgrounds. Use a choice from the palette that is appropriate for the background.
3.3. Never Rearrange Elements of the Design
Do not change spacing, alignment, or relative locations of the design elements.
3.4. Never Stretch or Distort the Logo
Do not change the proportions of any of the design elements or the design itself. You may resize as needed but must retain all proportions.