Proposal: Logo design for Kustomize

[libregd]

Summary

I’d like to propose a new logo design for the Kustomize project.

This idea is independent from Issue #5983, While I appreciate the ongoing discussion there, this is a different design direction.

Design Concept

1. The inspiration comes from the project’s name: Kubernetes + Customize. A good name can spark good design.
2. Kustomize is closely tied to kubectl, whose logo features octopus tentacles as a mascot.
3. Similarly, Krew, the kubectl plugin manager, also uses tentacles in its logo. That motif inspired me as well.
4. Since Kustomize enables configuration customization, the wrench is a natural symbol here.
5. Overall, the logo looks like kubectl handing you a tool, making it easier to modify configurations.
6. For the text, I used the Ubuntu Bold typeface for a clean and approachable look.

Preview

Attribution & Licensing

I created this logo and happy to contribute it under the project's Apache-2.0 license, with attribution as appropriate.

If you’d like to adopt it, I’ll gladly provide the SVG source file.

No pressure at all to use it—please feel free to pass if it doesn’t align with the community vision.

Feedback

I welcome any feedback or suggestions from maintainers and the community. Happy to iterate, and excited to hear your thoughts!

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