Nov 24, 2009
Opinion Poll #5
Background: The Thylacine, Tasmanian Devil and stylised map of the state are the three most heavily used symbols of Tasmanian identity.
Do you think we can look past these for our new identity?
- No (47%, 47 Votes)
- Yes, I think we can brand ourselves successfully without using a symbol (47%, 47 Votes)
- Yes, I have a better idea for a symbol (please list below via comments) (6%, 7 Votes)
Total Voters: 101
A sylised map of Tasmania could be great, as long as it is vibrant and a clear representation of our state (take a look at QLD’s state logo….what on earth is that?). The use of the Tassie Devil, could run the same risk as the dead dog. What if we lose the devil? It will become proof of failure…on the other hand, if the solution to the facial cancer of the devils can be found, then what a logo of “overcoming disaster” We started as a convict state…look at what has been achieved! Perhaps a logo option is looking at some of the convict logos, then instead of being a state known for dead dogs, we can be a state of tortured criminals?
I agree with Claire’s suggestion that a stylised map of Tasmania is a good thing. I would like, however, to revel in our modern environmental consciousness, by having a pair of chimney stacks rising out of the middle of the stylised map. Perhaps the smoke belching out could be an outline of the dead dog – a reminder that we have gone BACKWARDS in our empathy and awareness since the day the last Thylacine died…
Leave it as it is. The cost and effort required to change the logo won’t be outweighed by any benefit it brings.
we can’t get the ’stylised map of tassie’ back. Federal Hotels has taken it over with their bloody ‘pure tasmania’ tourism campaign – which they must also have stolen from the kiwis… It doesn’t say federal hotels anywhere on the gear or promotional material, just pure tasmania and the map of tas. Because they wouldn’t like to associate their gratis monopoly of gambling in tasmania and speculation about politcal affiliations with their drive round the whole state and stay in nothing but a federal hotel gambit. they also stole the green that used to be associated with dept parks & wildlife. Go up to cradle mountain visitor centre – the one before the park, where you can catch the bus – you’ll not see a federal word anywhere – just ‘pure tasmania’.
From our perspective this exploratory process is all about looking forward with meaning and purpose. While it’s easy to dredge up negative opinion and stale stereotypes, we’re more interested in discussing and harnessing fresh, progressive opinions to help shape the outcome of the process. Keep the comments rolling in. Thank You.