Recently some of my awesome friends have started blogging.  This inspired me to start blogging again as well.  Which kindled some redesign thoughts for AbstractPenguin.com.

I don’t plan any major rehaul until 2009, but I thought it would be nice to start with a new penguin logo.  Don’t get me wrong, I love Egad (shown right).  He’s done wonders for the site over the past four years. But…

Um, how else can I say it? “You’re being let go.” “Your department’s being downsized.” “You’re part of an outplacement.” “We’re going in a different direction.” “We’re not picking up your option.” Take your pick. I got more.

Although I greatly enjoy working in Photoshop, my digital illustration skills needed improving.  So I’ve started doodling around to create a new penguin.  Once a frightening stranger, I’m becoming fast friends with the Pen Tool.  Here’s a sneak peak at what I’ve got so far, but it’s far from done:

Vector Penguin

His left (right on screen) fin seems a little… strange.  That needs some fixing up.  And he’ll need a face.  And a name!  Perhaps Victor because he’s a vector graphic?  Perhaps Egad the Second?  I’m also thinking about making him more abstract somehow…  Further bulletins as events warrant.

What do you think?
So while I’m working on a new penguin, your job is to start thinking of what other changes you’d like to see to the blog and Abstract Penguin.  What sections do you like the most?

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