open design system for wikipedia's 10th anniversary
DESCRIPTION
This graphic handbook defined the messages and visual devices for Wikipedians to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Wikipedia. Conceived as an "open design system" the assets helped Wikipedians everywhere to "localize" and communicate their events. Hundreds of variations and treatments in dozens of languages were produced in the weeks prior to the January 15, 2011 festivities.TRANSCRIPT
FOUNDATION
Ways you can participate in Wikipedia’s 10th anniversarycelebration: a graphic handbookfor Wikipedians
ten.wikipedia.org
David Peters, EXBROOK, San [email protected]
10th anniversary / 15 January 2011
Start with the basics...
the 10th anniversary mark
10 dots
name
the number 10
black, grey (30% black), white
bright solid colors
Plus a frame or shape.
Add different shapes to express ideas.
Use the puzzle shapes to localize in your language.
Russianlocalized with Libertine font
Puzzle shapes use the official Wikipedia wordmarks
Arabiclocalized with KacstOne font
And then mix it up.
Surprise people.
Show the love.
Be proud of what we’ve accomplished.
front back
It’s the biggest team project in history.
Ask people what Wikipedia means to them.
front, before front, after
Tell them what it means to you.
Show them who we are.
Carry our message to the world.