[ubuntu-art] [Ponder] Dark Panel
This one is is kinda throwing things a bit far, perhaps A brown but glassy panel https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Incoming/DarkPanel -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
[ubuntu-art] [Ponder] Glassy Scroll Bars
If we use scrollbar_color = "#anynum" in the engine section of a gtkrc then you get glassy (scrollbars) I have no colour set, but I use the same colour as the buttons. If we are going for glassy then this could be an option Glassy Scrollbar.png Description: PNG image -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
Re: [ubuntu-art] HOT OFF THE WIKI: Inkscape Compilation
> j michaelson provided the following guide that I > Wikized. > > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Incoming/HowToCompileInkscape > > Thanks again to Mr. Michaelson for his contribution! I use the autopackage version from http://inkscape.org/download.php I have never had anby problems, it added an item to my menu and it provides an easy way to uninstall. I have added it to the top of the wiki page as an alternative -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
Re: [ubuntu-art] HOT OFF THE WIKI: Inkscape Compilation
On 6/27/06, Troy James Sobotka <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: As per my request to the mailing list, someone tookthe time to step up and contribute a very usefuldocument to the new Artwork archives...j michaelson provided the following guide that IWikized. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Incoming/HowToCompileInkscapeThanks again to Mr. Michaelson for his contribution!PS: Etienne and Pascal will be moving things from the incoming directory into more permanent directoriesas needed, so don't count on the above link working forever.It will, however, migrate to a very logical directory I amsure.I'd suggest moving it over to the main help wiki, help.ubuntu.com/community - this is the sort of thing that's of interest outside the ArtTeam as well.help.ubuntu.com/community/CompilingInkscape or /CompileInkscape seems logical.Brian/Madpilot -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
[ubuntu-art] HOT OFF THE WIKI: Inkscape Compilation
As per my request to the mailing list, someone took the time to step up and contribute a very useful document to the new Artwork archives... j michaelson provided the following guide that I Wikized. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Incoming/HowToCompileInkscape Thanks again to Mr. Michaelson for his contribution! PS: Etienne and Pascal will be moving things from the incoming directory into more permanent directories as needed, so don't count on the above link working forever. It will, however, migrate to a very logical directory I am sure. signature.asc Description: This is a digitally signed message part -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
[ubuntu-art] [Ponder] Glass Logo
I dunno if it fits in this stage, but I think it does I did some glassy Ubuntu logos, the colours in the orange one are identical to the Human folder icon. I added a colourless logo so we can see what it looks like with no colour - just in case we move browner :) https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Incoming/GlassyLogo -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
[ubuntu-art] [Ponder] Fyre textures
Frank/Kennith: Is wikiing pages preferable to submitting to the mailing list? https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Incoming/FyreTextures These textures are made with fyre and gimp (to provide a browner backgroun) As we are in early stages I haven't spent ages on them (for example getting the colours just right), but they are very striking, and I think could work great on a splash, usplash, login screen and wallpaper My current wallpaper making use of these is probably not 'ubuntuified' enough, but it is here so you can see the effect http://mailforwho.googlepages.com/bigslant2.jpg -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
[ubuntu-art] PONDER: Development
It should be noted that Mark wants to proceed along the lines of the GDM logon splash in terms of the glossy look. This means that during the proposal phase, we should aim to keep focused development using the gloss look. To this end, I provided a sample textural reference page, which Frank has already noted. It is purely to start the braindump of ideas, namely in three primary areas: 1) Types of gloss -- diffuse or more sharp specular, although wide specular. A good example of this is the sheen on the shield compared to say, the sheen on the vinyl. 2) Textural possibilities for wallpapers. We run into issues with the wallpaper and a glossy look when you attempt to apply it to a large image. This means that the traditional "pillbox" gloss is probably out for the wallpaper. We should be considering how to integrate the gloss feel into a larger image. There are a few patterns on the texture page to reference this sort of approach. 3) Colour spread. The magical wallpaper of Breezy was quite good, and I would prefer it to the rather sweepy feel of the current Dapper wallpaper. That said, perhaps we can work towards a very distinctive "at a glance" Ubuntu look based on something else. There are a few textures there that might trigger something for further discussion. Again, the whole point of this phase is to brainstorm on this list regarding directions. Bear in mind that we already have the glossy (albeit type unknown) facet locked, as well as our Ubuntu default palette (that is more or less wound into the Human icon set as well.) Good luck. signature.asc Description: This is a digitally signed message part -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
Re: [ubuntu-art] Starting the Ponder phase for Edgy Eft
Frank Schoep wrote: Hello artists, While I'm still working out the details of the Target Identification phase, I want to start up the artwork process today with the Ponder phase. It's time to get started on the fresh, new, exciting Edgy release. Starting today and lasting up to the 6th of July, which is thursday next week, you can send in all your exciting, fun and wacky ideas for the Ubuntu Human themed artwork. What we're looking for is texture references, material examples and possibly audio and video samples conveying your ideas. These textures, materials and other references are going to be considered for the consistent look of the usplash (if possible), the login manager screen, the login splash and the desktop wallpaper. In the Wiki[1] we describe this phase as: " Ponder consists entirely to determine the general artistic direction for a given release. The result of this phase should be a relatively short list of concepts that will lead the direction of all artistic elements. The following is a brief list of questions to ask when determining artistic direction: - What are the trademark concepts that the release wishes to communicate? - What textures come to mind for illustrating this trademark? - Is there an existing concept that this release is externally referencing? " On that Wiki page[1], there is a lot more information on the whole artwork process and the Ponder phase. If you haven't read this page yet, please do so as soon as conveniently possible. One of the trademark concepts we're going to use is glass, as requested by Mark. So examples of glass being used in several contexts, shapes and forms will be a great start. Troy Sobotka has already provided some excellent sample references and placed them on a Wiki page, available here: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Incoming/EdgyTextures Again, it's now open season for your ideas. We will try to moderate and process the incoming submissions and I want you all to go ahead and provide feedback to each other as well, so that we have an open discussion on what ideas will work and which ones won't. You can view this phase's status at any time on this page in the Wiki: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Specs/EdgyArtworkPlan/Ponder I hope this e-mail provides a clear starting point. I know it might feel like jumping off the deep for the first time, but keep in mind that we are gathering and filtering artistic ideas so almost anything is welcome and useful. Thanks for reading this, I hope there will be some great texture and concept submissions the next few days, and I'd be more than happy to answer any of your questions related to this. With kind regards, Frank Schoep [1] - https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Specs/ArtworkProcess Time to give Tropic the "true" showcase! https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Incoming/Tropic Viper550 -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
[ubuntu-art] Starting the Ponder phase for Edgy Eft
Hello artists, While I'm still working out the details of the Target Identification phase, I want to start up the artwork process today with the Ponder phase. It's time to get started on the fresh, new, exciting Edgy release. Starting today and lasting up to the 6th of July, which is thursday next week, you can send in all your exciting, fun and wacky ideas for the Ubuntu Human themed artwork. What we're looking for is texture references, material examples and possibly audio and video samples conveying your ideas. These textures, materials and other references are going to be considered for the consistent look of the usplash (if possible), the login manager screen, the login splash and the desktop wallpaper. In the Wiki[1] we describe this phase as: " Ponder consists entirely to determine the general artistic direction for a given release. The result of this phase should be a relatively short list of concepts that will lead the direction of all artistic elements. The following is a brief list of questions to ask when determining artistic direction: - What are the trademark concepts that the release wishes to communicate? - What textures come to mind for illustrating this trademark? - Is there an existing concept that this release is externally referencing? " On that Wiki page[1], there is a lot more information on the whole artwork process and the Ponder phase. If you haven't read this page yet, please do so as soon as conveniently possible. One of the trademark concepts we're going to use is glass, as requested by Mark. So examples of glass being used in several contexts, shapes and forms will be a great start. Troy Sobotka has already provided some excellent sample references and placed them on a Wiki page, available here: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Incoming/EdgyTextures Again, it's now open season for your ideas. We will try to moderate and process the incoming submissions and I want you all to go ahead and provide feedback to each other as well, so that we have an open discussion on what ideas will work and which ones won't. You can view this phase's status at any time on this page in the Wiki: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Specs/EdgyArtworkPlan/Ponder I hope this e-mail provides a clear starting point. I know it might feel like jumping off the deep for the first time, but keep in mind that we are gathering and filtering artistic ideas so almost anything is welcome and useful. Thanks for reading this, I hope there will be some great texture and concept submissions the next few days, and I'd be more than happy to answer any of your questions related to this. With kind regards, Frank Schoep [1] - https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Specs/ArtworkProcess -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
Re: [ubuntu-art] Mark's Comments on Branding
Hello, > For me, the branding on the Breezy background was great - it belnded > in very well with the backdrop - an generally looked 'cool'. Agree, but it was too dark. Especially if we have window shadow. Étienne. -- Verso l'Alto ! -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
Re: [ubuntu-art] Mark's Comments on Branding
On 6/27/06, Troy James Sobotka <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: On Tue, 2006-27-06 at 07:33 +0100, Mark Shuttleworth wrote: > The desktop colour should not be too bright, or it becomes tiring to > look at all day. We generally have chosen to go with darker, richer > colours so that there is less strain on the eyes. Also, we are > preferring not to have distro branding that is so obvious (the big > Ubuntu logo) but instead to choose images which are distinctive enough > that they are immediately recognisable in screenshots to anyone who > has worked with Ubuntu before. I think this is very important. We need to establish a clear idea as to how much branding is acceptable. For me, the branding on the Breezy background was great - it belnded in very well with the backdrop - an generally looked 'cool'. -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
Re: [ubuntu-art] Mark's Comments on Branding
Op 27-jun-2006, om 16:13 heeft Michiel Sikma het volgende geschreven: Op 27-jun-2006, om 16:11 heeft Troy James Sobotka het volgende geschreven: On Tue, 2006-27-06 at 07:33 +0100, Mark Shuttleworth wrote: The desktop colour should not be too bright, or it becomes tiring to look at all day. We generally have chosen to go with darker, richer colours so that there is less strain on the eyes. Also, we are preferring not to have distro branding that is so obvious (the big Ubuntu logo) but instead to choose images which are distinctive enough that they are immediately recognisable in screenshots to anyone who has worked with Ubuntu before. I think this is very important. We need to establish a clear idea as to how much branding is acceptable. Perhaps during the proposal phase we can offer up a good spectrum of similar ideas that feature branding through to non branding in a good gradual progression. We should probably collect this comment as well. Niel? -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art It's also important to note that bright backgrounds just don't seem to cut it in general due to the poor size and opacity of the shadow underneath white text underneath desktop icons. That nice rendition of the logo that Niklas made might be useful in other contexts, however. Michiel [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art PS: Niklas, could you provide a source version or 32-bit transparent PNG of that logo (http://www.weidel.se/gfx/desktop2%201400.png)? I'm sure it'll be useful for others. Michiel -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
Re: [ubuntu-art] Mark's Comments on Branding
Op 27-jun-2006, om 16:11 heeft Troy James Sobotka het volgende geschreven: On Tue, 2006-27-06 at 07:33 +0100, Mark Shuttleworth wrote: The desktop colour should not be too bright, or it becomes tiring to look at all day. We generally have chosen to go with darker, richer colours so that there is less strain on the eyes. Also, we are preferring not to have distro branding that is so obvious (the big Ubuntu logo) but instead to choose images which are distinctive enough that they are immediately recognisable in screenshots to anyone who has worked with Ubuntu before. I think this is very important. We need to establish a clear idea as to how much branding is acceptable. Perhaps during the proposal phase we can offer up a good spectrum of similar ideas that feature branding through to non branding in a good gradual progression. We should probably collect this comment as well. Niel? -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art It's also important to note that bright backgrounds just don't seem to cut it in general due to the poor size and opacity of the shadow underneath white text underneath desktop icons. That nice rendition of the logo that Niklas made might be useful in other contexts, however. Michiel [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
[ubuntu-art] Mark's Comments on Branding
On Tue, 2006-27-06 at 07:33 +0100, Mark Shuttleworth wrote: > The desktop colour should not be too bright, or it becomes tiring to > look at all day. We generally have chosen to go with darker, richer > colours so that there is less strain on the eyes. Also, we are > preferring not to have distro branding that is so obvious (the big > Ubuntu logo) but instead to choose images which are distinctive enough > that they are immediately recognisable in screenshots to anyone who > has worked with Ubuntu before. I think this is very important. We need to establish a clear idea as to how much branding is acceptable. Perhaps during the proposal phase we can offer up a good spectrum of similar ideas that feature branding through to non branding in a good gradual progression. We should probably collect this comment as well. Niel? signature.asc Description: This is a digitally signed message part -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
Re: [ubuntu-art] New Theme Idea
On 6/26/06, Viper550 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Guess what, now working around the face that the Human and Tangerine icons are being kept, I have made a brand new theme proposal, inspired by the lights on the front of my Router (of all places for inspiration, it just had to be a network router!) https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Incoming/Tropic I call it Tropic, how do you like it? Any changes I should implement? Viper550 It's fresh! I'd make the green colour more consistent though. Personally I prefer the lime on the desktop, and think it would look better to use that same colour in the progreebars But you know we are still commited to shipping Human (albeit with a few tweaks) as the default theme, don't you? Who -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
Re: [ubuntu-art] New Theme Idea
2006/6/26, Viper550 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: Guess what, now working around the face that the Human and Tangerineicons are being kept, I have made a brand new theme proposal, inspiredby the lights on the front of my Router (of all places for inspiration, it just had to be a network router!)https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Incoming/TropicCool. It has some spiffy colors but still feels Ubuntish :-) The screenie on the wiki could use some png love though - the jpg compression has been quite rough on it. Cheers,Mikkel -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
