Skype icons on exhibition
By
Teller on July 27, 2005 in Skype around the world.
"Skype" and "art" are not words we've seen together before, I think. But there's an exhibition in Tallinn, Estonia right now where among other things Skype icons are on display. This exhibition called "Personality" itself is organized by Estonian Graphic Designers Union and its aim is to show off latest local graphic design. It's not very large venue but certainly appealing for anyone interested in the topic. There are number of cool fonts on display, some of them really clever, actual advertisements and more art-oriented pieces of work. If you know a little Estonian then you can [read a review](http://www.ekspress.ee/viewdoc/59A81E9FEEBA5B34C225703F004C20EC) by biggest local weekly newspaper.
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I asked Priidu Zilmer, who is the author of Skype icons to give a little background to the whole thing.
**How come Skype got to show off its iconography on this exhibition?**
I was asked by a representative of Estonian Graphic Designers Union to present my recent design work (of any kind). I have been working on a few fonts recently, but have not managed to finish them yet. So I thought why not show the work that has taken all of my time for the last year instead and proposed to display the icons I have made for Skype. They were all happy with that.
**Any other graphic design by Estonian authors that so many people see every day?**
No, not that I know of. I hope someone can prove me wrong.
**What will be Skype's next art project?**
It's a surprise. But we'll let you know when it happens ![]()
If you happen to be in Tallinn then find the gallery on Pärnu avenue, exhibition stays open until 31st of July. Below is the whole set of icons on display at the exhibition. Enjoy!
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Comments
nice icons! want to use them in my system!
gugulator | Wednesday, Jul 27
I like Skype icons
taaiko | Wednesday, Jul 27
I agree that the icons are great, but I think there's a little typo:
It’s not very large venue but certainly *appalling* for anyone interested in the topic.
:)
csyria | Wednesday, Jul 27
csyria - thanks for the comment, typo fixed. we can't write.
terminuz | Thursday, Jul 28
Hi,
just installed on my laptop a USB phone downloaded the software and purchased a credit for Skypeout. This all works very nice!
What I lack is the database within Skype for telephone numbers I will use from Skypeout. As a business traveller this is what I need!
Best regards
Frank
frankboonen | Saturday, Jul 30
ia vafshe ne ponemaui chto eta za vesh , chto ia pishu sichas gde napishica vapshe ne dznaiu i dle chevo eto ?:))
gigo17 | Saturday, Jul 30
I like Skype
victor480 | Sunday, Jul 31
skype e comodo ed economico, posso scrivere in italiano?
vitti49 | Sunday, Jul 31
yes skype!
vitti49 | Sunday, Jul 31
esta loco!!! me gusta skype si por que es full.
Atte:
Glory!!!....
felina07 | Sunday, Jul 31
I would like to mention that despite the fact that you have already announced 0.017 euros for greek mobiles, it does not work, and it still charges 0.21 euros per minute.
I look forward to hearing from you soon
kind regards
antonios kavvas
antonios-kavvas | Monday, Aug 1
Antonios-kavvas: I suggest you turn to our customer support, they are more than happy to look into your problem. You can submit your question/problem here: http://support.skype.com/?_a=tickets&_m=submit
teller | Monday, Aug 1
hi i am very proud to be with skype it joins people very fast and very good speedvoice
gordonroy52 | Monday, Aug 1
Sou brasileiro, um dos paises que tem mais skype instalado
no mundo. grande abraco a todos.
wanteildo@yahoo.com.br
wanteildosegundo | Tuesday, Aug 2
hi.I like Skype
moi marouane my msn:
marouane2010-only@hotmail.com
marouane2010-only | Wednesday, Aug 3
SKype, Skype, Skype!!
) Everywhere... 
zysio_ | Wednesday, Aug 3
These icons above look pretty cool, but the smileys are still pretty horrible I think... those guys at Yahoo know how to make cool smileys... Any plans for a new smiley-range???
Keep up the good work though! Your calling function rocks!
teunboer | Thursday, Aug 4
hi i am interested in knowing more information about skype
koti9440122760 | Thursday, Aug 4
skype è molto bello e comodo ma c'è qualche italiano in giro?
sandra.galassi | Sunday, Aug 7
Happy birthday! Skype is just great. I use it to talk to my brother in CA (I live in Costa Rica) and to my sister when she travells arround the world. Now, I'm mmaking friends online.
Yet, as an alcoholic in recovery, I think it woul be great that skype can hold conferences more than five person's. It would help the AA community a lot. Think about guys! Don't let us down!
lf_lopez | Tuesday, Aug 9
saluuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuttttttttttttttttttttttttt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ala2900 | Thursday, Aug 11
moooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo skype rocks
piepes | Thursday, Aug 11
skype is shit and sucks completely... any users go-to http://www.rateteen.tk to find a better site......
piepes | Thursday, Aug 11
Ha Skype is more convenient than any cyber phone I used!
Hope the webcam function can be added soon~
iamcharlie7 | Thursday, Aug 11
Skype is wonderful and so much less expensive than having a regular land line. My only problem is this: how in the heck do other people from regular, non-Skype phones call me on my Skype account? It would make my life much easier.~thanks!
penguindelicious | Friday, Jul 21
piepes:
I disagree completely. Skype is not shit. I clicked on the link you have there and it's irrelevant.
penguindelicious | Friday, Jul 21
Well, what can I say..... Skype icons are so expressive. So much fun. Love em, love em love em all!!!!
I want that icon wall in my living room........ make it into wall paper man. Do it, do it, do it!!!
kueens | Tuesday, Oct 24
The icons are really cool. But Why one of the icons is named (emo). What this mean ? I like because it's my name Emo
EmZ__vr69 | Saturday, Dec 23
Skype, lo conoci cuando viaje a cuba y tenia que hablar a mi casa y al negocio muy seguido, y un cubano me lo recomendo, lo baje y lo instale llame a mi casa con mi hermano le comente del programa y lo bajo y hablamos despues le dije que llama a mi negocio y ke le dijera a mi secretaria que lo instalara, hizo lo que le pedi y fue genial. ahora puedo salir de viaje y llamar a mi casa y negocio y gratis!!!
Skype, conoci when it travels to Cuba and tapeworm that to speak to my house and the business very followed, and Cuban me recomendo, lowers it and it installs it calls to my house with my brother comments of the software and low it to him and we spoke later I said to him that it calls to my business and ke said to him to my secretary that installed it, did what him pedi and was brilliant. now I can go on a trip and call to my house and business and free!!!
Skype, lui conoci quand voyage à Cuba et tenia parler à ma maison et à l'affaire très rapprochée, et un cubaine l'en recomendo, me le baissera et l'installe appelle à ma maison avec mon frère le commente du programme et le baisse et parlons ensuite l'ai dit que flamme à mon affaire et ke dise à ma secrétaire qu'elle l'installe, il a fait ce que le pedi et a été maintenant brillant puis sortir de voyage et appeler ma maison et à affaire gratuite!!
Skype 、私は私の家およびビジネスに話すことは非常に続いた、キューバ人私それを推薦するサナダムシ及びキューバに移動するときそれを知り、プログラムの私の兄弟のコメントの私の家にそれを下げ、呼ぶ取付け、私によってが旅行で要求し、華麗な今だったことが彼にそれを取付けた私の秘書に彼に言われて、したこと私のビジネスに呼ぶ私行き、自由な私の家およびビジネスに呼ぶことができると彼に低い及び私達は彼に後で私を言った話し、!
marckop | Tuesday, Jan 2
jeeha (emo)
sockenalarm | Wednesday, Jan 24