Design a minimalist technical logo for a protocol project called “Ontoref”.

Ontoref is a self-describing ontology and reflection protocol for evolving codebases.
It models how software projects describe their structure and observe their own evolution using directed acyclic graphs (DAGs).

Tagline:
“Structure that remembers why.”

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Concept to visualize

The logo should express a balanced duality between:

Ontology
	•	structure
	•	nodes
	•	invariants
	•	static form
	•	what is

Reflection
	•	flow
	•	edges
	•	transitions
	•	evolution
	•	what becomes

The symbol should feel like structure and reflection at the same time.

Examples of visual metaphors:
	•	a graph node that mirrors itself
	•	a minimal DAG structure with reflective symmetry
	•	a directed edge suggesting motion and observation
	•	negative space completing the structure

The mark should imply a system that observes itself.

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Style
	•	minimalist
	•	geometric
	•	flat vector logo
	•	strong silhouette
	•	balanced symmetry
	•	technical and precise
	•	no decorative elements
	•	readable at small sizes (16–32px)

The logo must feel like infrastructure software, not a startup brand.

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Symbol constraints
	•	abstract DAG-inspired symbol
	•	maximum 2–4 nodes
	•	suggest directed flow
	•	clean geometric shapes
	•	avoid literal graph diagrams
	•	reflection implied via symmetry or mirroring

Avoid:
	•	neural networks
	•	brain imagery
	•	infinity loops
	•	cloud / SaaS icons
	•	gradients
	•	complex network diagrams
	•	mascots

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Color palette

Dark primary version:

background: deep slate / near-black (#0D1117 range)

Accent color (choose one):
	•	deep teal
	•	indigo-violet
	•	amber

Maximum two colors + background.

Must also work in monochrome.

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Typography

Wordmark: Ontoref

Style:
	•	geometric monospace or semi-monospace
	•	technical, calm, restrained
	•	similar spirit to developer tools and programming languages

Optional tagline under the wordmark.

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Deliver
	•	symbol + wordmark
	•	symbol-only version
	•	dark background version
	•	light background version
	•	clean vector style

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Generate three distinct logo directions:
	1.	Mirror Node — a node reflecting itself through symmetry or negative space
	2.	Acyclic Flow — minimal DAG structure with a directional edge suggesting motion
	3.	Reflective Structure — geometric symbol where half implies structure and half implies reflection

Flat vector logo, precise geometry, minimal tech aesthetic.
vector logo, flat design, minimal geometry, centered symbol, white space, professional software project identity
