I am active on opensource design since several years. Back when we created the logo we had many discussions what would represent design well. Problem is that de

I am active on opensource design since several years. Back when we created the logo we had many discussions what would represent design well. Problem is that design often means something rather abstract and it easily leads to boxes and/or arrows to signify "process" or "concepts" etc. If I remember correctly I would have preferred a pencil but, admittingly, it has a less recognizable shape in the flat-shapes-design of today’s icons.