The logo is designed to meet the following criteria:

a robust and bold look;

something that looks polished;

something that isn't overly concerned with locks and keys or "security metaphors";

and something that is easily identifiable and unique and doesn't blend in with other Web 2.0 logos;

As well, unlike the OpenID logo, the OAuth logo is unlikely to be seen by regular users and is primarily to identify the community and group.

The typeface is Gotham Black.