Looking for Designers for the Django Debug Toolbar Logo & Branding Redesign

[VeldaKiara]

We are looking for a designer to lead the redesign of the Django Debug Toolbar logo, which will expand into a full branding refresh.

Scope

Priority 1 (Now):

• Logo redesign (works across light/dark modes, various sizes)
• Color palette system

Phase 2:

• Website/documentation refresh
• Toolbar UI improvements
• Full accessibility audit (WCAG 2.1 AA)

Timeline

• Logo + branding: 2-3 weeks
• Full project: 8-10 weeks total

How to Apply

Fill out this form by January 10th: DJDT

We need:

1. Portfolio (2-4relevant projects, preferably dev tools or open source)
2. Brief approach (2-3 paragraphs on how you'd tackle this)
3. Your availability

We will schedule calls with interested parties.

[tim-schilling]

cc: @django-commons/designers

[Apoorvgarg-creator]

Hi, @VeldaKiara @tim-schilling,
I am not a designer but If there an opportunity for me to help, do let me know! Happy to help via coding or even discussion in meets.

[VeldaKiara]

Hey @Apoorvgarg-creator I will let you know once we get into the building.

[VeldaKiara]

Hiya 👋🏿

Just updated the deadline to January 10th

[vinlawz]

Roger That

[tim-schilling]

For my own curiosity, @vinlawz did you send in an application?

[Stanzy-Developer]

Not a designer, Am a FrontEnd dev and I will like to contribute if possible.

[tim-schilling]

Hi @Stanzy-Developer, thanks for reaching out. How would you like to be involved?

[Stanzy-Developer]

Any Frontend related task.

[tim-schilling]

If that includes the design piece, do you mind sending in an application? 😁

[Stanzy-Developer]

Ok

[Violette-Allotey]

Hi! I’m back in full force and ready to take on any design work. I just came across the Django Designer Toolbar and noticed the deadline was two days ago. Is there still a chance to apply?

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[tim-schilling]

Yup yup! @VeldaKiara extended the deadline here: #320 (comment)

[Violette-Allotey]

thanks.