I thought having the old three-dimensional Konqi that's no longer used in KDE artwork is enough of a distinction

Well, I don't think so. It's still Konqi and, what's worse, it connotates with KDE3, meaning no progress, no distinction.

> Its entirely subjective but I really don't think a 2D mascot fits the project.

Depends on the design. 2D designs aren't all the same. I agree in that a flat mascot would probably not mix well with the general look of Trinity. But e.g. a 2D-in-a-comics-ish-way mascot? Why not?

That's part of why a contest would be the ideal means of deciding on the mascot: everyone could present their own view of the mascot and then we could all decide on the best.

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Philippe