# New Swag for the New Fedora Logo

## Links

[Mindshare ticket](https://pagure.io/mindshare/issue/111)

## To Do (Marie)
- [x] Generate list of current swag items
- [x] Confirm inventory numbers for current swag
- [x] Schedule a meeting with RH Fulfillment to review new swag for logo, confirm inventory numbers, understand space limitatons we may have.
- [x] Discuss with Mindshare about swag programs to get rid of some older swag
- [x] Check in with Red Hat Cool Stuff Store progress

## List of *current* swag items

### Standard items

| Item | Quantity in RDU | Quantity in BRNO | Do we want to reprint | Logo or artwork needed? |
| -------- | -------- | -------- | -------- |----------|--------|
| Blue Fedora Hex Stickers | 539 | 488 | Yes | Artwork needed - light |
| Fedora Pen (white) | 156 | 341 | Yes | New Fedora Logo
| Diversity Stickers | 74 | 426 | Yes | Artwork needed - light
| 1" Round Fedora Pin | 786 | 432 | Yes | New Fedora Logo
| Fedora Enamel Pins | 1555 |79 | Maybe | New Fedora Logo
| Fedora Lanyards | 1559 | 241 | Yes | New Fedora Logo
| Fedora Keycap stickers | 950 | 2095 | Yes | New Fedora Logo
| Fedora Loves Python Brochure | | 509 | Maybe? | Artwork needed - heavy
| Fedora Loves Python Stickers | | 3123 | Maybe? | Artwork needed - heavy
| Fedora Workstation Guide (English) | | 295 | Yes | Artwork needed - heavy
| Fedora Loves .NET hex sticker (black) | | 125 | Maybe? | Artwork needed - light
| 2" Round Fedora Women Stickers | | 248 | Yes | Artwork needed - light
| Silverblue pen (blue) | | 175 | Maybe? | Silverblue Logo
| Fedora Modularity sticker | | 25 | Maybe? | Modularity Logo
| NeuroFedora Sticker | 2555 | 81 | N/A | NeuroFedora Logo
| Fedora Badges Sticker Sheet | 1555 | | Maybe? | Artwork needed - light
| CPE Sticker | 1700 | | NA
| Fedora tablecloth (blue) | || Yes | Artwork needed - light
| 2.25" Spanish 4Fs Button | 667 || Maybe?
| 2.25" Fedora Latam Button | 1484 || Yes | Artwork needed - light
| 2.25" Round Portuguese sticker | 153 || Maybe
| Case Badge Strips | 150 | | Yes | New Fedora Logo
| Bannerstand | 0 || Yes | Artwork needed - light
| Fedora Pride Stickers | 3000 || Maybe? | Artwork needed - light
| Fedora loves R | | 401 | Maybe? | Artwork needed - light
| Fedora USB | | | Maybe? | New Fedora Logo

### Extras & One-offs
| Item | Quantity in RDU | Quantity in BRNO | Notes |
| -------- | -------- | -------- | -------- | ------ |
| Powerbanks | 100 |
| Lenovo sticker sheet | 110
| Fedora + Lenovo sticker sheet | 1700
| Nest Bags | 240
| Datto Robot Sticker | 174
| Datto logo sticker | 174
| Skull OpenSUSE sticker | 174
| Small USB Key | 23

## List of stickers to be printed
Blue Fedora Hex Stickers
Diversity Stickers
2" Round Fedora Women Stickers
Case Badge Strips
Fedora Keycap Stickers
Blue Fedora Teardrop Sticker 1" (new item, use the new fedora logo)
Blue Fedora Teardrop Sticker 2" (new item, use the new Fedora logo)

## List of items to be printed
Fedora Pen (white)
- make sure the quality is decent
- bic, do they do a cardboard pen
1" Round Fedora Pin
Fedora Lanyards
Tumbler (new item, use the new fedora logo)

## List of *all* suggested items

### Apparel
- T-Shirt
- Bandana
- Ambassador polo

### Drinkware
- Coffee mug
- Metal tumbler
- Water bottles

### Conference Supplies
- Banner
- Flag

### Stickers

- Hex stickers
- 1" and 2" die cut logo stickers
- Sheet with pandas/badgers/mascots
- Case badge stickers
- Key cap stickers
- Update current sticker sheets with new logo

### Miscellaneous
- Hand sanitizer
- Coasters
- Guitar pick
- Poker chips
- USB
- Umbrella
- Enamel pins
- Backpack
- Camera covers

### Printables
- Cheat cubes
- Business Cards
- How to Join Fedora

## Notes from Mindshare ticket & meetings

1. One or two main artworks that could be print either locally or sent with the swag could help. They help identify spaces at conferences and a generic one can be used not only on Fedora-only events, but also in more wider conferences and gatherings.

2. I also encourage us to consider ways to prioritize this list so design can tackle high-priority needs first and minimize effort on things that are "great ideas" but unlikely to get produced soon.

3. <mizmo> i always favor swag that is more sustainable / less environmentally impactful
<tg-fedmindshare> <b​t0dotninja> yes
<mizmo> something that could be produced by someone by hand might be neat to keep as a core item, like the cheatcubes
<mizmo> so ambassadors who cant get stuff shipped/produced in time or for whatever reason, could have something

4. If we get new banners, please make them so that Fedora/the logo is written at the top instead of at the bottom to make it easier for people to identify that a booth belongs to the Fedora project.
The current design as seen in
https://robert.fedorapeople.org/events/2011/linuxtag/026.jpg
https://robert.fedorapeople.org/events/2011/froscon/005.jpg
makes it very hard to identify the booths from far away/if people are standing in front of it.

5. Fedora Keycap stickers
People definitely want these, but I think if we want them to be more than a gimmick they need to be 1) die-cut to size, 2) extra-strong adhesive, and 3) printed in a way that stands up to constant use so they don't just wear down to white in a month. If we can't get those things in an affordable way, probably best to just not bother.

6. I have one request and one request only: more Four Foundations swag.
The Four Foundations are one of the most important bedrocks of the Fedora Community. It is hard for me to think of a Fedora contributor who did not feel sentimental towards or empowered by the Four Foundations in some way. Whatever swag we produce, we should increase messaging on the Four Foundations because this is one of the things that makes Fedora, Fedora.

## Notes, comments, ideas

### Summary

As we create new swag, we need to simultaneously empower local communities with approved designs that include the new logo that they can print themselves.

Prioritize list of swag, what is *crucial*, *necessary*, and *nice to have*?

Focus on sustainability and low environmental impact

Focus on lighter weight items, they are easier to ship

Focus on items made in the USA, Red Hat fulfillment has advised these items can go to the most countries. Products manufactured in different countries have more restrictions around shipping.

Potentially create some new swag related to the four foundations - also a Fedora mascot(?)

## 10/13/2023 - Marie & Justin

### New ideas

#### Extra but affordable

* Coasters: 4 foundations, one one each coaster, fedora logo on the back
* Flyer/infographic: about Fedora
* Canvas tote/drawstring bag
* Cable organizer
* Pleather/canvas pencil/cord bag
* Reusable snack/sandwich bag with embroidered logo
* Sticky notes

#### Nicer options

* Moleskine
* Stuffed panda with Fedora bandana or tee shirt
* Playing cards- four foundations idea

## 01/08/2024 - SCaLE 21x team

* T-shirts
* USB drives with Fedora pre-loaded
* Skull stickers (in stock now, limited quantity)
* Powerbanks (in stock now, limited quantity)
* Former logo and new logo
* Pleather/canvas pencil/cord bag (a la Fedora Nest style, but smaller size is OK)
* Updated case badges with new logo
* Red Hat coloring books (e.g. containers, et al)
* Lanyards with updated logo
* Hex stickers

## 02/02/2024 - CentOS Connect w/ Aleksandra

* Craftable things, like Fedora cheat cubes or dioramas
* Also with paper, so it is more sustainable
* Some of this could be for virtual events, things that people can do at home
* Sustainable lanyards?? Can they be recycled??

Nick has a case of coffee mugs that could go to Flock 2024 in Rochester.

## 03/28/24 – Perry SCaLE 21x check-in

* New NA Ambassador banners and/or foldable backdrop
* Inspiration from GitHub Octocat stickers
* https://gitlab.com/fedora/design/team/requests/-/issues/41