Re: [Echo] printer sketches - update
Hi, here's the proposal for the final version of the printer icon set. I used the One Canvas Workflow and added 256x256 icon (which is *not* just 48x48 one scaled up). Seems like the new workflow is quite helpful in many aspects and also saves some space on HDD (the final SVG is smaller than combined size of the separate ones). Of course, the image and SVG source is also on my fedorapeople page [1]. Comments welcome, Martin References: [1] http://mso.fedorapeople.org/echo/Devices/ attachment: printer.png signature.asc Description: This is a digitally signed message part ___ Fedora-art-list mailing list Fedora-art-list@redhat.com http://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-art-list
Re: [Echo] printer sketches - update
Martin Sourada wrote: here's the proposal for the final version of the printer icon set. I used the One Canvas Workflow and added 256x256 icon (which is *not* just 48x48 one scaled up). Seems like the new workflow is quite helpful in Actually I had to open the SVG and verify the strokes are the same size as I had the impression they are thinner in the 256x256 (I was wrong, maybe due to the lighter color?) I wonder if we should add even more details for the larger version. The large blue area looks a bit to plain. And maybe some king of 3D effect or at least a gradient to the green LED? many aspects and also saves some space on HDD (the final SVG is smaller than combined size of the separate ones). Of course, the image and SVG source is also on my fedorapeople page [1]. -- nicu :: http://nicubunu.ro :: http://nicubunu.blogspot.com Cool Fedora wallpapers: http://fedora.nicubunu.ro/wallpapers/ Open Clip Art Library: http://www.openclipart.org my Fedora stuff: http://fedora.nicubunu.ro ___ Fedora-art-list mailing list Fedora-art-list@redhat.com http://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-art-list
Re: [Echo] printer sketches - update
On Wed, 2008-08-20 at 17:26 +0300, Nicu Buculei wrote: Actually I had to open the SVG and verify the strokes are the same size as I had the impression they are thinner in the 256x256 (I was wrong, maybe due to the lighter color?) That's intentional. I disliked the strong contrast between dark strokes and light fills in this size, so I took a more real-looking approach. I wonder if we should add even more details for the larger version. The large blue area looks a bit to plain. And maybe some king of 3D effect or at least a gradient to the green LED? Yeah, I think we could, not sure which, though... I thought about carving some letters on the printer, but not sure which. I totally overlooked the LED :-D Generally, I think we could use more realistic feel for the 256x256 icons. Since they are that large, usability reasons for having contrastive stroke lose weight in such size. Also the big canvas allows us to display more details, perhaps even textures... Martin signature.asc Description: This is a digitally signed message part ___ Fedora-art-list mailing list Fedora-art-list@redhat.com http://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-art-list
Re: [Echo] printer sketches
On Tue, 2008-08-05 at 18:15 -0700, Luya Tshimbalanga wrote: Martin Sourada a écrit : Just a notice that I've redone the other = 22x22 sizes in that style as well. I attach the current candidates for approval (only PNGs). SVGs and the previous tries can be found on my fedorapeople page [1]. Looks much better without the printed. The base looks strange IMHO. No much to say otherwise. Luya Do you think the design I attach would look less strange (if possible not at all)? If so, I'll redo the other sizes as well; if not, do you have any ideas how to improve it? Martin attachment: printer48c.pngattachment: printer48c.svg signature.asc Description: This is a digitally signed message part ___ Fedora-art-list mailing list Fedora-art-list@redhat.com http://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-art-list
Re: [Echo] printer sketches
On Mon, 2008-08-04 at 12:23 +0300, Nicu Buculei wrote: This one is, IMO, much better. Just a notice that I've redone the other = 22x22 sizes in that style as well. I attach the current candidates for approval (only PNGs). SVGs and the previous tries can be found on my fedorapeople page [1]. Comments welcome, Martin References: [1] http://mso.fedorapeople.org/echo/Devices/ attachment: printer16a.pngattachment: printer22b.pngattachment: printer32b.pngattachment: printer48b.png signature.asc Description: This is a digitally signed message part ___ Fedora-art-list mailing list Fedora-art-list@redhat.com http://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-art-list
Re: [Echo] printer sketches
Martin Sourada a écrit : Just a notice that I've redone the other = 22x22 sizes in that style as well. I attach the current candidates for approval (only PNGs). SVGs and the previous tries can be found on my fedorapeople page [1]. Looks much better without the printed. The base looks strange IMHO. No much to say otherwise. Luya ___ Fedora-art-list mailing list Fedora-art-list@redhat.com http://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-art-list
Re: [Echo] printer sketches
Martin Sourada wrote: I've reworked the printer icon and added missing sizes. I've done two slightly different designs. I attach 22x22 version, the rest can be found at my fedorapeople page [1]. Maybe my tired eyes are at fault, but I find both of them a bit too blurry. -- nicu :: http://nicubunu.ro :: http://nicubunu.blogspot.com Cool Fedora wallpapers: http://fedora.nicubunu.ro/wallpapers/ Open Clip Art Library: http://www.openclipart.org my Fedora stuff: http://fedora.nicubunu.ro ___ Fedora-art-list mailing list Fedora-art-list@redhat.com http://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-art-list
Re: [Echo] printer sketches
On Mon, 2008-08-04 at 10:14 +0300, Nicu Buculei wrote: Maybe my tired eyes are at fault, but I find both of them a bit too blurry. Do you have any idea/suggestion how to improve that (other than to recheck pixel grid alignment)? Does that feeling apply only on the icons I attached (22x22) or on the other sizes as well? Thanks, Martin signature.asc Description: This is a digitally signed message part ___ Fedora-art-list mailing list Fedora-art-list@redhat.com http://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-art-list
Re: [Echo] printer sketches
Martin Sourada wrote: On Mon, 2008-08-04 at 10:14 +0300, Nicu Buculei wrote: Maybe my tired eyes are at fault, but I find both of them a bit too blurry. Do you have any idea/suggestion how to improve that (other than to recheck pixel grid alignment)? Does that feeling apply only on the icons I attached (22x22) or on the other sizes as well? Only 22x22, even 16x16 seems crisp (maybe 32x32 is also a bit blurry, but being larger it seems OK). BTW, speaking of comparing various icon sizes, have you seen jimmac's screencast about one canvas workflow? http://jimmac.musichall.cz/log/?p=436 If so, what opinion have you about this, as you have a lot of experience working with icons, could it be of benefit or the [possible] benefits does not compensate for the additional work? -- nicu :: http://nicubunu.ro :: http://nicubunu.blogspot.com Cool Fedora wallpapers: http://fedora.nicubunu.ro/wallpapers/ Open Clip Art Library: http://www.openclipart.org my Fedora stuff: http://fedora.nicubunu.ro ___ Fedora-art-list mailing list Fedora-art-list@redhat.com http://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-art-list
Re: [Echo] printer sketches
On Mon, 2008-08-04 at 10:41 +0300, Nicu Buculei wrote: Only 22x22, even 16x16 seems crisp (maybe 32x32 is also a bit blurry, but being larger it seems OK). Well, the main difference between = 22x22 and 16x16 is the used type of projection, which makes the 16x16 easier to make crisp. I'll recheck the 22x22 to see how I can improve it. BTW, speaking of comparing various icon sizes, have you seen jimmac's screencast about one canvas workflow? http://jimmac.musichall.cz/log/?p=436 If so, what opinion have you about this, as you have a lot of experience working with icons, could it be of benefit or the [possible] benefits does not compensate for the additional work? I haven't. When I first tried to play it I was on Rawhide and it was sure way to bring my browser down. I didn't tried it since then, but I'll probably look at it to see what it's about... Martin signature.asc Description: This is a digitally signed message part ___ Fedora-art-list mailing list Fedora-art-list@redhat.com http://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-art-list
Re: [Echo] printer sketches
Martin Sourada wrote: On Mon, 2008-08-04 at 10:41 +0300, Nicu Buculei wrote: If so, what opinion have you about this, as you have a lot of experience working with icons, could it be of benefit or the [possible] benefits does not compensate for the additional work? I haven't. When I first tried to play it I was on Rawhide and it was sure way to bring my browser down. I didn't tried it since then, but I'll probably look at it to see what it's about... He provides various versions, including an OGG Theora. Basically is about using a single SVG sheet (like http://jimmac.musichall.cz/images/blog/twitter.png) for keeping the sources for all resolutions. This way is easier to reuse gradients or other resources and to visually compare the icons. -- nicu :: http://nicubunu.ro :: http://nicubunu.blogspot.com Cool Fedora wallpapers: http://fedora.nicubunu.ro/wallpapers/ Open Clip Art Library: http://www.openclipart.org my Fedora stuff: http://fedora.nicubunu.ro ___ Fedora-art-list mailing list Fedora-art-list@redhat.com http://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-art-list
Re: [Echo] printer sketches
On Mon, 2008-08-04 at 11:17 +0300, Nicu Buculei wrote: He provides various versions, including an OGG Theora. Basically is about using a single SVG sheet (like http://jimmac.musichall.cz/images/blog/twitter.png) for keeping the sources for all resolutions. This way is easier to reuse gradients or other resources and to visually compare the icons. Ahh, that might be useful. Especially for the reuse of gradients. One of the cons I can think of now is that you cannot effectively use Inkscape's Icon Preview feature to check for not-so-obvious shortcomings. Also icon positioning on the resultant canvas is not obvious from it. Btw. I've played a little with the printer icon and came up with an enhancement for crispness ;-) Check the attachment. Martin attachment: printer22b.pngattachment: printer22b.svg signature.asc Description: This is a digitally signed message part ___ Fedora-art-list mailing list Fedora-art-list@redhat.com http://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-art-list
Re: [Echo] printer sketches
Martin Sourada wrote: On Mon, 2008-08-04 at 11:17 +0300, Nicu Buculei wrote: He provides various versions, including an OGG Theora. Basically is about using a single SVG sheet (like http://jimmac.musichall.cz/images/blog/twitter.png) for keeping the sources for all resolutions. This way is easier to reuse gradients or other resources and to visually compare the icons. Ahh, that might be useful. Especially for the reuse of gradients. One of the cons I can think of now is that you cannot effectively use Inkscape's Icon Preview feature to check for not-so-obvious shortcomings. Also icon positioning on the resultant canvas is not obvious from it. With the icon preview I think you are right, it would be probably cool if Inkscape would change the UI a bit and show the icon preview for a selection, group or certain area. I don't think the positioning matters - he uses a template with some rectangles standing for the variously sized canvases and all the positioning is relative to those. Btw. I've played a little with the printer icon and came up with an enhancement for crispness ;-) Check the attachment. This one is, IMO, much better. -- nicu :: http://nicubunu.ro :: http://nicubunu.blogspot.com Cool Fedora wallpapers: http://fedora.nicubunu.ro/wallpapers/ Open Clip Art Library: http://www.openclipart.org my Fedora stuff: http://fedora.nicubunu.ro ___ Fedora-art-list mailing list Fedora-art-list@redhat.com http://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-art-list
Re: [Echo] printer sketches
Hi, I think that better is 22a variant, because it's near to how the printer works - the blank paper goes in from the top side.. JJM 2008/8/3 Martin Sourada [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hi, I've reworked the printer icon and added missing sizes. I've done two slightly different designs. I attach 22x22 version, the rest can be found at my fedorapeople page [1]. Comments welcome, Martin References: [1] http://mso.fedorapeople.org/echo/Devices/ ___ Fedora-art-list mailing list Fedora-art-list@redhat.com http://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-art-list -- I'm still learning English.. Mr Jiri Jakub Masek (Jiří Jakub Mašek) Moravia, Czech Republic, European Union ___ Fedora-art-list mailing list Fedora-art-list@redhat.com http://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-art-list
