In late February, DataPortability announced a logo design competition to avoid a legal dispute with RedHat (their logo was too similar to their own). I submitted several conceptual designs, of which were well received. Today, the official logo was announced and I’m honored that the chosen logo is based on one of my designs.
Original submission which inspired new logo
As you can see, the design isn’t much different from the one I submitted. The orientation was changed and the “paths” shortened and broken to denote “data transfer”. It’s a great logo, and again, I’m pleased that my original draft work inspired it.
Finally, the designer did seek my permission before submitting this logo to the competition. Just waiting for the cake and ice cream as promised by DP. 
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Chris,
My pleasure. The new logo is great!
I am in Denver. Send me an e-mail via the site.
Hey thanks so much for the inspiration!
We should really hook you up with something if we can
Where are you based!