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Help us find a logo for commitizen #1927
Description
Activity
Design a modern, minimal logo for Commitizen, an open-source developer tool that helps teams standardize commit messages, automate
version bumps, and generate changelogs. It's a Python CLI tool used heavily in CI/CD pipelines.Key concepts to convey:
- Conventional commits / structured commit messages
- Version control / git (branching, commit graphs, nodes connected by lines)
- Automation / releasing software
- Consistency and order
Design constraints:
- The logo must work at three sizes: large (README banner), small (favicon ~32×32px), and circular (GitHub bot avatar)
- Use a deep purple primary color (#673AB7 or similar) to match the existing docs theme
- The initials "CZ" may optionally be incorporated
- Keep it simple and geometric — it should be recognizable as a tiny favicon
- Flat design, no gradients or 3D effects
- Transparent background
Style inspiration:
- The current logo is a purple tilted diamond with white "CZ" text and black connected nodes resembling a git commit graph
- Think along the lines of: git node/graph motifs, checkmarks (for "conventional" / validated commits), or abstract diamond shapes
Please generate 4 variations: one that emphasizes the git-graph motif, one that emphasizes a checkmark/validation concept, one that is
purely typographic ("CZ"), and one that combines elements freely.
I like the first one the most. Others are a bit too complicated to me
Design a cute, friendly mascot logo for Commitizen, a developer tool that keeps commit messages tidy and automates releases.
Mascot concept ideas (pick or combine):
- A small robot or android holding a checklist or clipboard (the "commit checker")
- A friendly cat or octopus wearing glasses, organizing git branches like yarn or tentacles
- A tiny wizard or citizen character with a commit-graph wand or a purple hat with "CZ" on it
- A cheerful diamond-shaped creature with dot eyes and tiny limbs (nodding to the current diamond logo)
Style: Kawaii-inspired, rounded shapes, soft purple (#673AB7) palette with pastel accents. Think GitHub's Octocat meets Duolingo's owl
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approachable and memorable.Constraints:
- Must work as a tiny favicon and circular avatar (simple silhouette at small sizes)
- Transparent background, flat colors
Generate 4 variations: one robot, one animal mascot, one wizard/citizen character, and one abstract creature.
I'm not sure why the color is #673AB7 though. The doc theme uses it.
hahahah these are funny.
But TBH I would leave this space to a human artist, whose design could help them showcase their work 😅
Reacted by Tim Hsiung
Hi everyone,
We are looking for a new logo for commitizen:
commitizenbotIf you have any idea, please share below!