Mozilla (mascot): Difference between revisions

Initially the mascot took various forms, including that of a helmeted [[astronaut]], but the eventual choice of a [[Godzilla]]-like lizard went well with the theme of "crushing the competition", and payedpaid homage to the origin of its name. This design rendered Mozilla in the form of a green and purple [[cartoon]] [[lizard]], designed by Dave Titus in 1994.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://portfolio.davetitus.com/dave_titus_mozilla.html|title=Portfolio of freelance illustrator and animator Dave W. Titus|access-date=2010-10-29}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mozillagear.com/|title=The Original Mozilla Mascot is Back!|date=2009-09-23|website=MozillaGear.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090923020127/http://www.mozillagear.com/|archive-date=2009-09-23|url-status=dead|access-date=2019-06-13}}</ref> Mozilla was featured prominently on Netscape's web site in the company's early years, but the need to project a more professional image (especially towards corporate clients) led to him being removed.