Re: [ubuntu-art] Community Theme
I think this is a wonderful idea, if executed right it may be a good way of getting the community artwork back into the main spot light of a release.. I'll definitely be giving this one alot of thought:) Simon On Mon, 2007-04-30 at 23:43 +0800, nothlit wrote: I read the proposal of a community theme that all of us can contribute to, ( https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-art/2007-April/003858.html ) and I think its a good idea. It'll be great to see what the community can do on our own, with our own concepts, etc. The goal is to create a complete community theme, that we can at least get into universe, and perhaps as an alternative. The plan is to target Gutsy, but we could target the next LTS release instead. Remember, that such an encompassing project can be broken up into small manageable bits, that we could all contribute to, little by little. Lets see how this evolves as we go on :) I've created a wiki page--where we can start defining our direction, and contributing concepts, etc. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Incoming/CommunityTheme We need people to express interest to get this going, so please, express your thoughts and contribute to the wiki! As an aside: My favorite earthy tone is that of rich red clay/mud. -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
Re: [ubuntu-art] Community Theme
This is in response to the https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Incoming/CommunityTheme - I was too looking this to happen. I didn't know there are less people in the artwork community. Anyway, before we proceed, we need to put some time discussing about the current available theme on Gnome and other OS, what they represent, how they are good, and also which of them are better than other and why. This would probably lead us to know human feeling and reactions about the themes. We should not ignore what currently is available, they lead to better judgement and production. Right now Ubuntu looks very general, Fedora is working on better than best, but no steps taken to break the limit on Ubuntu. DOnt forget to work on mouse cursor theme too, look at MacOSx mouse thme and also Redhat BlueCurve mouse theme, they are beautiful. One thing I would like to say (please dont flame :)) Tango is a good icon theme, but when I look at it, why doesnt it attract much, I came to the point that it totally lacks sharpness. In my designing time (though i am not a good and professional designer), I learn that sharpness gets more attraction, sharp edges are better with auto contrast they produce. Even a dull color but in sharp mode creates better visualisation than colorful less sharp objects. Try it working (take a pic blur the region around a small portion and then look at it in fullscreen, your eyes automtically attaches to sharp objects and regions). Current MacOSX and Vista has some sharpness in theme, (though vista lacks it in Folder views). So, the keywords in neXt theme production should be: *Color *Contrast *Sharp *Clean *Real Space Objects (3d Feel) When we look at desktop, it should be in real sense. A desktop table, with light at a point, papers and objects on the table, shadows due to light above, minute details in the object to make it little more realistic, better contrast to figure the defference among objects and environment, sharp edges and corners. Look at the real desktop, and you can imagine it. Now, what about clean. My perception is that, a clean desktop and theme is more used (and used for more time than others in hands of those theme changing humans) than over modern and bright, glossy and very colorful themes(where color seems to pour out anytime). Real space objects are those which gives the sense of universal light, depth, space and 3d. It can be created using the consistent shadows, shines, perspective draws etc. Let me know what you think. We should also fix time over IRC to meet at #ubuntu-art :) cheers (I need to run now, need study, tomorrow is my exam) On Mon, 2007-04-30 at 23:43 +0800, nothlit wrote: I read the proposal of a community theme that all of us can contribute to, ( https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-art/2007-April/003858.html ) and I think its a good idea. It'll be great to see what the community can do on our own, with our own concepts, etc. The goal is to create a complete community theme, that we can at least get into universe, and perhaps as an alternative. The plan is to target Gutsy, but we could target the next LTS release instead. Remember, that such an encompassing project can be broken up into small manageable bits, that we could all contribute to, little by little. Lets see how this evolves as we go on :) I've created a wiki page--where we can start defining our direction, and contributing concepts, etc. https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Incoming/CommunityTheme We need people to express interest to get this going, so please, express your thoughts and contribute to the wiki! As an aside: My favorite earthy tone is that of rich red clay/mud. -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
[ubuntu-art] Current Community Theme and a Good Read
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 I just wanted to say that it is a pleasant experience to see interest popping up at the thought of a community theme. On a side note, here is a very good read to anyone interested in art and design from a person who is one of the top in their field. If Mr. Shuttleworth could find the time to read this it might be some wonderful food for thought: http://www.design-emotion.com/2006/04/30/getting-emotional-with-paul-bennett/ A _very_ relevant quotation: [In relation to the standout design of Starbucks and Apple] Secondly, do not be frightened of design ? what both these companies share is an innate sense of using design as a tool for really communicating their values at every possible stage of the consumers ?journey?? through their brand ? the stores, the ads, the packaging, the product, are all designed with equal care and attention. Sincerely, TJS -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFGNkwCar0EasPEHjQRAmfaAJsGGLvMGpZWGHORIkPBlQtNSqNlfgCghqqZ 9cEyVLsSo5/C4SwSQWUz6+g= =AQli -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
Re: [ubuntu-art] Current Community Theme and a Good Read
Another point to maybe mention, since it has been leaked that Dell will be using Ubuntu on new PC`s sold will there still be the same community involvement? Or will lit purely be a Conical effort? I don't want to see everyone working exceptionally hard and then it not making the cut even though the final product will have an exceptional look and feel. Simon On 4/30/07, Troy James Sobotka [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 I just wanted to say that it is a pleasant experience to see interest popping up at the thought of a community theme. On a side note, here is a very good read to anyone interested in art and design from a person who is one of the top in their field. If Mr. Shuttleworth could find the time to read this it might be some wonderful food for thought: http://www.design-emotion.com/2006/04/30/getting-emotional-with-paul-bennett/ A _very_ relevant quotation: [In relation to the standout design of Starbucks and Apple] Secondly, do not be frightened of design ? what both these companies share is an innate sense of using design as a tool for really communicating their values at every possible stage of the consumers ?journey?? through their brand ? the stores, the ads, the packaging, the product, are all designed with equal care and attention. Sincerely, TJS -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFGNkwCar0EasPEHjQRAmfaAJsGGLvMGpZWGHORIkPBlQtNSqNlfgCghqqZ 9cEyVLsSo5/C4SwSQWUz6+g= =AQli -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
Re: [ubuntu-art] Current Community Theme and a Good Read
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Simon Hough wrote: Another point to maybe mention, since it has been leaked that Dell will be using Ubuntu on new PC`s sold will there still be the same community involvement? What is discussed in this thread is a community theme. There has been little community development through the rather... uh... impressive history of Ubuntu art and design, so I wouldn't see why that would change now. Further, it isn't really a concern. I don't want to see everyone working exceptionally hard and then it not making the cut even though the final product will have an exceptional look and feel. It's the nature of the beast. If it is satisfactory, I am pretty sure we can get it into the repositories. That said, at this juncture, no one has worked exceptionally hard on things. Worry about getting something out. Stallman has worked _exceptionally_ hard to get Free Software into the world, and you don't hear him crying foul. Finally, 'exceptional' is a bit of a stretch possibly. How about we get _something_ done by the community as a whole? Sincerely, TJS -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: GnuPG v1.4.6 (GNU/Linux) Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org iD8DBQFGNqslar0EasPEHjQRAofuAJ9s9Red+mDdae1SnAPICm1BjBzynACgpHQ1 Cb1PWP3upfogEQW9RCwDw64= =OwuB -END PGP SIGNATURE- -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art
