In the poem “To an Oriole” [1], novelist and poet Edgar Fawcett inquires about the origin and nature of the Oriole. In many cultures, their presence was considered a divine and prophetic image of creativity, prosperity, and group.
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When tasked with depicting our aureate mascot, the Design crew at Canonical embarked on a journey of creativity, drawing inspiration from astrological iconography. Marcus Haslam, the Magician, explains:
“Incorporating the adjective (Oracular) with the Oriole was a problem. I needed this to be in step with the model components we have now in our design system.
My first process was constructing the Oriole chicken out of concentric circles; this may be the centerpiece. As it progressed, I added different components to the design of the herald “Oracular.” The (all-seeing) eye with the circle of pals inside was present, and the crystal ball added a playful facet to the mascot.
I added planets across the periphery to finish the Ubuntu world. When animated, these transfer into place with a nod to the circle of pals emblem.” When designing the mascot, I always had the animation at the back of my thoughts and the way it may match. The concentric circles proved a beneficial asset; they created a pleasant rhythm and motion for this Oracular legendary world.”