[ubuntu-art] Help create kickass images.

kim0 is looking for some help creating splash images for http://cloud.ubuntu.com/, like the current static cloud one. Different topics and different ideas will be depicted ofcourse. -- Saleel -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu

Re: [ubuntu-art] Community wallpaper contest - Re: Looking forwards not back.

As today is the due date for a spectacularly boring research paper of mine, I will be spending the day looking up and rechecking pointless MLA rules. Please post a link to summary/actionables/what happened. --Saleel -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/m

[ubuntu-art] Let's try something.. Project [PartyBox].

For the last cycle, there was too much competition and not enough collaboration. For oneiric I would like to release a set of materials that group's can quickly edit for local promotion. The *benefit* of this is that: 1. Convenience: No hunting required. >need tshirts printed? partybox has desig

Re: [ubuntu-art] Looking forwards not back.

On Thu, Apr 28, 2011 at 10:45 AM, Martin Owens wrote: > This needs the help of the community council to sort out first. > Otherwise there will always be intense mistrust from members who abide > the code of conduct and those who don't. > > Martin, > > Fine, we need a new team leader as well. I do

[ubuntu-art] Looking forwards not back.

I know we kinda fell apart through the last cycle. Well these things happen. Looking forwards I would like to suggest this: 1. A regular meeting, every so often during the oneiric cycle. 2. We move away from wallpaper, interface artwork, into more of the promo artwork -- Saleel -- ubuntu-art m

Re: [ubuntu-art] Dear in .

On Thu, Mar 24, 2011 at 8:55 AM, Сергей wrote: > It's also quite strange to see only narwhal-themed wallpapers chosen > for the release, especially after Matthew Nuzum said "Starting at the > point of Beta Ubuntu changes from the code name of "Natty Narwhal" to > "Ubuntu 11.04" it would probably

[ubuntu-art] Dear in .

Omg!Ubuntu! is reporting that this is one of the new default wallpapers : http://i.imgur.com/8v7rv.jpg Is this a render flaw or is it actually *supposed* to look like that? Did someone get hit with temporary blindness or what? I dont even know. -- Saleel -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@l

[ubuntu-art] Issue 1.2 of Libre Graphics Magazine is out.

http://libregraphicsmag.com/ While this isn't directly related to ubuntu, I still think its well worth mentioning. --Saleel -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art

Re: [ubuntu-art] Wanted: Artwork for Ubuntu Software Center department screens

Matthew; any updates on this? it's well past the stated deadline. --Saleel -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art

Re: [ubuntu-art] IMPORTANT : Natty illustration wallpaper submissions group

John, Respectfully I add that once again the overwhelming conversation has been about organizing art, instead of art. It is pointless, boring, and lately highly divisive. We have already lost a team member that I highly respected. Arguing over flickr groups accomplishes nothing. absolutely nothing

Re: [ubuntu-art] Ubuntu Software Center department screens

Submitted completed poroposal. and updated the wiki page MPT put up. On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 7:05 PM, Saleel Velankar wrote: > 3 new dept, just accesories left now: http://i.min.us/ib9zCa.png [large > image] > > > On Mon, Dec 20, 2010 at 9:52 AM, Saleel Velankar wrote: >

Re: [ubuntu-art] Say hello to nathan.

>>added to the flickr group. http://www.flickr.com/photos/islington/5459034272/in/pool-556923@N24/ On Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 3:28 PM, Saleel Velankar wrote: > it could be a couple of things or a conjunction thereof. > > 1.shape of eye > 2.lack of defined mouth > 3.styling a

Re: [ubuntu-art] Dealing with issues and seeking advice

>Saleel Velankar: can you clearly state what issue has been troubling you? Look I do not want to spend my time talking about how to set up the wiki, or which groups to add stuff into. I have no interest in dealing with proposals which are added without discussion, and specs that are pul

Re: [ubuntu-art] Goodbye

Thorwil, Thanks for the hard work you put in man, your vision and critique were really critical for me. Thanks for introducing me to the artwork list, the wider opensource artwork world. I too have been dialing back my participation on the list for the very same reasons you state. I plan to submi

Re: [ubuntu-art] Introduction & Request

> > How would you like to receive your donation? Feel free to send me your > paypal info off-list. > It was good practice, and that focused spec was also nice. Seeing how this is for an opensource project accepting the donation doesn't seem right, donate it to the EFF if you like :) Also the icon

Re: [ubuntu-art] Introduction & Request

here is a proposal. attaching both svg and render at 32. -- Saleel <><>-- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art

Re: [ubuntu-art] Art Request: Install On Ubuntu

On Fri, Jan 28, 2011 at 2:50 PM, Will Bickerstaff < will.bickerst...@gmail.com> wrote: > So I understood those as w*h ratios where 2^ = square, 1.5x1 = 1hx1.5w etc. > As its SVG pixel size wouldn't necessarily be important as it could be > scaled. Though an indication of intended target sizes woul

Re: [ubuntu-art] Art Request: Install On Ubuntu

On Fri, Jan 28, 2011 at 9:03 AM, Martin Owens wrote: > What the project needs for art is a set of default, nice looking buttons > in a various sizes: 2^, 1.5x1, 2x1 and 1x2 aprox. These would need to be > SVG based so they could be resized and basically say "Install on Ubuntu > Now", it's your ch

Re: [ubuntu-art] Xubuntu Background Contexts

Awesome. we really need more eyeballs for this; vish any chance you can guest blog the whole xubuntu wall paper spec up on the design blog. omg!ubuntu! may also want this. On Mon, Jan 24, 2011 at 5:15 AM, Thorsten Wilms wrote: > Hi! > > Thanks to Simon Steinbeiß, we now have a collection of ima

Re: [ubuntu-art] Icon for LibreCAD (future CAD program in Edubuntu/Ubuntu)

On Sat, Jan 22, 2011 at 3:45 AM, Alexander King wrote: > Hi Hi > i read heaps on inkscape :) and here what i was thinking for libreCAD > logo/splash screen. > http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2869749/logo.jpg > for the icon i was thinking of keeping with the blue print idea and have a > coffee mug half rea

Re: [ubuntu-art] Free Culture Showcase

> > How about: > > 3//illustration: "Drawing freedom" > > 4//video: "Freedom in motion" > -- > Ivanka Majić > Creative Strategy Lead > > Drawing may be too general of a word, too many definitions in English; Depicting Freedom(?) I wrote up a spec. if you could add a due date, it would be awesome

Re: [ubuntu-art] Say hello to nathan.

it could be a couple of things or a conjunction thereof. 1.shape of eye 2.lack of defined mouth 3.styling around eye. I will play around with it today, thanks vish! -- Saleel -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art

Re: [ubuntu-art] Free Culture Showcase

> > Something like 3 different taglines and the same "Ubuntu Free Culture > showcase" underneath? > > should be 4. always forget video. -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art

Re: [ubuntu-art] Free Culture Showcase

> > I was wondering if we could produce some banners or widgets people could > have on their blogs and websites: "I've entered the Ubuntu Free Culture > Showcase, have you?" - though perhaps a more snappy version would elicit a > better response! > Something like 3 different taglines and the same

Re: [ubuntu-art] Video Animations

On Wed, Jan 19, 2011 at 8:45 AM, Saleel Velankar wrote: > On Wed, Jan 19, 2011 at 4:23 AM, Ivanka Majic > wrote: > >> How do you think we should go about attracting people like this? Is it >> tools we are missing or is it people with the right creative skills? >> >

Re: [ubuntu-art] Video Animations

On Wed, Jan 19, 2011 at 4:23 AM, Ivanka Majic wrote: > How do you think we should go about attracting people like this? Is it > tools we are missing or is it people with the right creative skills? > > We had people like during the brainstorm for ideas on the new bootsplash. A mrdoob in particular

Re: [ubuntu-art] 3 community wallpapers will be included in Natty

On Fri, Jan 14, 2011 at 5:49 PM, Сергей wrote: > Shall we add this to https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Tasks ? > > -- > ubuntu-art mailing list > ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art > > Not a task assigned to us; since the official team has shouldered

Re: [ubuntu-art] 3 community wallpapers will be included in Natty

*cough* How does this influence my supersecretplans to get animal walls back in the fold? */cough* Glad to see that test site up and running. --Saleel -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art

Re: [ubuntu-art] Hello, everyone!

Welcome! These are currently the projects that we are currently working on: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Tasks; what kind of stuff are you interested in? Also it would be really great if you could find some time and fill out this survey: -- http://design.canonical.com/2010/12/surveying-contribut

Re: [ubuntu-art] Ubuntu Software Center department screens

3 new dept, just accesories left now: http://i.min.us/ib9zCa.png [large image] On Mon, Dec 20, 2010 at 9:52 AM, Saleel Velankar wrote: > updated, with a 'light' background, tiny use of dots. 3 new dept. The color > for system and developers is different, because there is a diff

Re: [ubuntu-art] Ubuntu Software Center Design Proposal

On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 3:19 PM, Thorsten Wilms wrote: > > This is explicitly on our task list and it's all about visual design. > > alright then, one of the major problems with this design has already been a little discussed in the other thread. Using ubuntu specific branding/elements/colors hur

Re: [ubuntu-art] Ubuntu Software Center department screens

updated, with a 'light' background, tiny use of dots. 3 new dept. The color for system and developers is different, because there is a difference between installing those kinds of programs, and I thought there should be a difference presented to the user. Large Image warning: http://i.min.us/id8dH

Re: [ubuntu-art] Wanted: Artwork for Ubuntu Software Center department screens

> > > Well, I did think about using dots, but I dint notice the dots anywhere > else in the Unity, though we use it on the websites, etc,. (Maybe it is > in the context menu for the launcher icons? i forgot, Unity session is > borked now ;p) > > -- > Cheers, > Vish > Well there is the next logical

Re: [ubuntu-art] Wanted: Artwork for Ubuntu Software Center department screens

> > > a subordinate or supplementary part, object, or the like, used mainly for >> convenience, attractiveness, safety, etc., as a spotlight on an >> automobile or a lens cover on a camera. >> > > Perhaps thinking of "improvement" will lead to good metaphors. > > Kind regards, > > John > > yeah I c

Re: [ubuntu-art] Wanted: Artwork for Ubuntu Software Center department screens

Also I need some ideas for the accessories category graphic. The best I could come up with is a handbag, which I feel is vaguely confusing and possibly a bit sexist. -- Saleel -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art

Re: [ubuntu-art] Wanted: Artwork for Ubuntu Software Center department screens

1. I love the idea of a pattern, I am stealing from you and also adding one to my background. --alternatively a subtle texture may also work? (how heavy [size wise] can these graphics get Matthew?) 2. Why not use the dots from the branding pack? it may help with consistency, although I am not sur

Re: [ubuntu-art] Alternate Natty Wallpaper Proposal

> > It looks like we have support to move forward with this. In my mind this >> will add value to Ubuntu and the greater community and what an opportunity >> to work other teams toward the same goal. >> > I dont see too much support for the original proposal, indeed looking at it I can see that it

Re: [ubuntu-art] Free Culture Showcase History - was Re: Alternate Natty Wallpaper Proposal

> Right, you did switch the focus of the initial proposal(which aims at > the default install). The initial proposal though is an unnecessary > duplication of efforts, with no real probability of being accepted for a > default. > > "The Ubuntu community desires to ... To aide in meeting this object

Re: [ubuntu-art] Free Culture Showcase History - was Re: Alternate Natty Wallpaper Proposal

IIRC this years FCS will be focused on an overarching theme of light(?) and ubuntu specific stuff will be turned down. Here is the thing, my proposal for new non photo pool covers stuff that was clearly made for Ubuntu, yet not made because of a request, or a spec. These walls are being made alrea

Re: [ubuntu-art] Alternate Natty Wallpaper Proposal

> > I'm not opposed to a single pool for non-photo wallpapers, if you are > that eager, but please not several. I would also lean towards keeping it > open, that is: not tied to a release. > > I can see the sense behind that, this would be okay . I still think ending up with a choice of quality wa

Re: [ubuntu-art] Alternate Natty Wallpaper Proposal

> > > > Regarding the initial topic, I think it's insane to have one pool for > > photos and illustrations alike. They cannot be judged in the same way > > nor compared; > > it's like comparing meters and kilograms. > > I don't think comparing illustrations to photos is more problematic than > comp

[ubuntu-art] Ubuntu Software Center department screens

Got tired of studying (read: about to hurt someone); and decided to give this a go: http://www.flickr.com/photos/islington/5250369749/ {LARGE IMAGE] I decided to emulate the cloudstyle since it seems to have worked a bit. the colors are just placeholders ofcourse, this is just a where my head is a

Re: [ubuntu-art] Wanted: Artwork for Ubuntu Software Center department screens

> > >> > I am willing to craft a "draft" spec for team discussion, review, and your > approval. > > Thank you for this request. > > While I agree that we need spec for generalized tasks, looking at the wiki page Matthew linked to is pretty detailed and clear as to what is needed as to the scope, ar

Re: [ubuntu-art] Debconf12 logo

2010/12/6 Leandro Gómez > > Thank you to all who contributed. The local Debconf Team has decided to use > logo number 3 by Thorsten. > > Cheers, > > > Awesome job Thorsten, I love the debian swirl on the motmot. I hope you guys get debconf in Nicaragua! I put my proposal+svg here: http://fav.me

Re: [ubuntu-art] Artwork Team Logo Submissions

On Sun, Dec 5, 2010 at 4:56 AM, Thorsten Wilms wrote: > On Sat, 2010-12-04 at 16:30 -0800, j_baer wrote: > > > https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/TeamLogoSubmissions > > In my eyes only #14 and #17 are acceptable. > > #14 needs a little tweaking. The elements should be a bit thicker, just > slightly

Re: [ubuntu-art] New Xubuntu Wallpaper

A thing that concerns me is the black. black is that quantity is distracting, and makes the whole wall a bit dark. I will play around with the source tonight. -- Saleel -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art

Re: [ubuntu-art] Proposal discussion on xubuntu wallpaper/artwork.

On Wednesday, November 24, 2010 9:53:46 pm John Baer wrote: > Saleel, I would like to make you an admin of the Xubuntu Natty Wallpaper > flickr group. This means monitoring submissions and making sure questions > are responded to. Will you help with this? Certainly. --Saleel -- ubuntu-art mai

Re: [ubuntu-art] Proposal discussion on xubuntu wallpaper/artwork.

On Wed, Nov 24, 2010 at 4:07 PM, Thorsten Wilms wrote: > Actually, I wouldn't rule out literal takes on these subject matters. > Literal takes are harder than abstract material; also it may conflict with desktop icon text and so on. Unless the default wall is a photo, I cant put too much hope in

Re: [ubuntu-art] Proposal discussion on xubuntu wallpaper/artwork.

On Wed, Nov 24, 2010 at 2:21 PM, Thorsten Wilms wrote: > > Ok, so we want to express high performance. But not performance by brute > force, no big machines, but rather by making the most of what you get, > by being small and light. Associations: > * Swallow > * Dart > * Ultra-light planes and gli

Re: [ubuntu-art] Proposal discussion on xubuntu wallpaper/artwork.

Charlie can you look over the spec that john has written up/ update us with what happened at the meeting? -- Saleel -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art

Re: [ubuntu-art] Nucleus Meeting Confirmed

I'm in. Fridays are great for me. -- Saleel -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art

[ubuntu-art] Proposal discussion on xubuntu wallpaper/artwork.

Okay I thought I could put this together, but clearly I was wrong. I need some help. After reading John's post "Adding a Task to the Project Board." I am asking for feedback on the following: Xubuntu is lightweight, and focuses on a more traditional desktop experience. It uses blues as the color s

Re: [ubuntu-art] Free Culture Showcase Theme

> For Topic: Could it be included in the showcase? Or run as a firt-boot > intro or something? > > I believe that the descision was made at uds that the freeculture showcase was about great art, and not about ubuntu specifically. Iain' s idea of using light as a theme is great in principle. However

Re: [ubuntu-art] Free Culture Showcase Theme

>Got suggestions? Off the top of my head? Earth. Let me explain: earth as in that which supports humanity (the planet). But also earth as in the soil into which our roots grow. Anyways this might sound terrible when I get up in the morning but I did want to get the discussion rolling on this. I

Re: [ubuntu-art] Artwork Team Logo

Direct link to spec : https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Specs/Request-1 On Thu, Nov 4, 2010 at 1:02 PM, John Baer wrote: > Hello Everyone, > > Looking back at the list archive I see many excellent ideas for the new > Artwork Team logo. Please post to the repository as described in the spec > when

Re: [ubuntu-art] Proposed Submission Location

On Thursday, October 28, 2010 1:40:57 am Martin Owens wrote: > > submissions. But testing the website should be a good thing. > Best Regards, Martin Owens How do want us to test it? --Saleel -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-

Re: [ubuntu-art] I'm 2D designer, I want to participate with you!

On Wed, Oct 27, 2010 at 8:12 AM, Traz wrote: > Hi. > > I joined the list 2 weeks ago. I don't know exactly what is this all > about so I'd like to participate and find it out. > > I added some little details to the meerkat. > > Greetings. > Traz > > -- > ubuntu-art mailing list > ubuntu-art@lists

Re: [ubuntu-art] Reinvigorate Ubuntu Artwork Team Spec ( Update )

On my way there now! great writeup imo however that last one isnt really a risk, we cant have less participation than we do now. --Saleel On Tue, Oct 26, 2010 at 8:58 AM, John Baer wrote: > Hello Everyone, > > Wow - UDS day 2. I added a white board page to the Wiki blueprint with some > thought

Re: [ubuntu-art] Reinvigorate Ubuntu Artwork Team Spec

On Sun, Oct 24, 2010 at 9:50 AM, John Baer wrote: > > Will there be a way to attend remotely? > > John > Well as I am attending but am *really* a nonprogrammer, I would be glad to take notes and post them on IRC (Islington on freenode)? I dont know how remote attendance is generally done. -- S

Re: [ubuntu-art] UDS-N session - Reinvigorate Ubuntu Artwork Team

I can drive to here within 2 hours or so, and have just registered myself as attending. Will there be parking? I dunno never been to to a uds. See you tueday! -- Saleel -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art

Re: [ubuntu-art] Wallpapers

Minor edit by me on this page; rearranged table by decreasing size in relation to aspect ratio. Also added the new mac monitor ratio. -- Saleel -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art

Re: [ubuntu-art] Request: Meerkat

On this like peanutbutter on jelly. -- Saleel -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art

[ubuntu-art] Natty Xubuntu Wallpaper. Plenty of stuff to do.

The xubuntu peeps are looking for artwork for Natty Narwhal (11.04) the version after Maverick (10.10). There is a lot of stuff you can help with come up with great ideas for the default wallpaper, while keeping in mind that the color scheme is blue and cool colors. Lets brainstorming a bunch befor

Re: [ubuntu-art] Solutions

On Mon, Sep 20, 2010 at 11:30 AM, Martin Owens wrote: > I'd be happy to have xcf for certain cases, for instance wallpapers and > paint designs etc. Less happy with raster images for designs, materials > and publishing bits etc. > > I'd rather not accept ai files, they're hard to build previews f

Re: [ubuntu-art] What would you like to work on?

- Wallpapers - Icons (if needed, not very good.) - Posters, flyers, marketing material - Requested artwork for *buntu-related projects - Plasma Themes - GTK themeing (although I suppose I would have to install gnome again) - I am starting to look into how to package stuff. -- Saleel -- ubuntu-a

Re: [ubuntu-art] Solutions

On Mon, Sep 20, 2010 at 10:02 AM, Martin Owens wrote: > we wanted to see if it could be used to gather together useful svgs for > making learning materials, marketing and other > creative properties. > > Martin, Would it be possible to share .xcf component files as well? And I suppose .ai files

Re: [ubuntu-art] Solutions

On Mon, Sep 20, 2010 at 7:54 AM, j_baer wrote: > > Coming up with a resource list is a good idea but the question becomes who > is going to maintain it and how will the information be used? > Well I was thinking that since we have a lots of artists introduce themselves, followed historically by

Re: [ubuntu-art] Solutions

On Mon, Sep 20, 2010 at 1:47 AM, Martin Owens wrote: > Part of the problem with art from a packaging side is that very few > artists know how to package themes, wallpapers and other things, should > we have an education project based around that? > Yes. Yes. A thousand times yes, I am one of thos

Re: [ubuntu-art] Solutions

On Sun, Sep 19, 2010 at 2:15 PM, Charlie Kravetz wrote: > I have been silent because it seemed the list only wants to hear from > the artists themselves. I requested help with Xubuntu artwork, and we > still want and need help. Unfortunately, the call for artwork to both > the Ubuntu community an

Re: [ubuntu-art] Solutions

On Sun, Sep 19, 2010 at 7:14 PM, Cory K. wrote: > > Do most folks on the list know this? Should more be done? Maybe change > the list name to: "ubuntu-community-art"? > > > -Cory K. > > Hey Cory! I agree that name needs to change, especially now that canonical has an official team. Also do you gu

Re: [ubuntu-art] Solutions

So basically the majority opinion is that this list is left alone essentially as it is, and used for discussion and questions? Possibly for the first type of projects. Possibly for these types of projects to get organized. When organized they move to lp which will be moderated. This seems fine to

[ubuntu-art] Solutions

I am glad to see that others also seem to think that the death of this list is a problem. This thread is for discussing how to get back on track. Problem #1 There are far too many people on this list that never seem to post. Solution: Trim the list to contributors only, only those that post and co

Re: [ubuntu-art] What are we doing? (Vishnoo)

Copy pasting my original mail here: I did some some kde plasma themeing for/with gaia10 this summer ( link),

Re: [ubuntu-art] hi,i design ubuntu tshirt intaiwan

On Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 9:41 PM, red honki wrote: > www.flickr.com/photos/honki/4545043318/ > www.flickr.com/photos/honki/4544242655/in/photostream/ > > if u have any idea,u can tell me. > thx. > > honki > > -- > ubuntu-art mailing list > ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com > https://lists.ubuntu.com/mai

[ubuntu-art] Kubuntu logo now available as svg.

Not sure why or how, but some one posted this on kdellook: http://kde-look.org/content/show.php/Kubuntu+Lucid?content=123369 svg is delicious. :) -- Saleel -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art

Re: [ubuntu-art] Suggestion

The logo-type still isn't available as anything else but the preview > we've seen. > -- > Thorsten > Its frustrating because Richard Johnson (nixternal) mentioned having the svg at least for the kubuntu logo on omgubuntu, and using it in the creation of the boot theme. At this point even a rough u

Re: [ubuntu-art] Suggestion

Currently its impossible but with plymouth? Problem is that some will have to code it... On Tue, Apr 6, 2010 at 7:29 PM, Mark Curtis wrote: > I'm pretty sure that's impossible, because I believe the current boot > doesn't know the progress. That's why the dots actually loop and don't light > up

Re: [ubuntu-art] Countdown banner for 10.04

I wish some svgs of the logo were available. -- Saleel -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art

Re: [ubuntu-art] Title Page Design on the Planet

They all look usable and clean, so any of them will do. I think that putting the tile and icons justified center makes it seem more formal and authoritative; but putting them offset, makes it look more modern and approachable. I like the grid design more that the COF pattern, simply because it rem

Re: [ubuntu-art] Introduction

On Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 9:14 PM, Dea Million wrote: > I'd like to introduce myself, and say that I've been reading the list > periodically and would like to start contributing to the community. > > I've been a graphic designer for almost 20 years and am excited about this > community. However, I

Re: [ubuntu-art] Metacity Button Order Changed

Wouldn't it be great if maximize could be remapped to "Take up a whole new activity, and let that activity take focus." -- Saleel -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art

Re: [ubuntu-art] Todo

Sent from my iPod On Mar 8, 2010, at 7:18 AM, Thorsten Wilms wrote: > > * Anything to add? > > Have a blog/ clear way of informing the community of what you guys are up to; not just your design stuff but also other things that interest you. Perhaps an ubuntu-artwork planet feed? -- ubun

Re: [ubuntu-art] Metacity Button Order Changed

On Sat, Mar 6, 2010 at 4:34 AM, Thorsten Wilms wrote: > On Sat, 2010-03-06 at 08:36 +, Luke Benstead wrote: > > > The bug is the ordering of the minimize and maximize buttons which > > have been swapped for no obvious reason, (...) > > It's rather that there is no obvious reason to have Minim

Re: [ubuntu-art] Metacity Button Order Changed

Yeah doesn't this force user to relearn behavior, for no obvious benefit? On Fri, Mar 5, 2010 at 9:15 AM, Mark Curtis wrote: > Just curious, what is the thought behind the change? > As in, why is it deemed better to change the order? > > > From: kw...@ubuntu.com > > To: ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.

Re: [ubuntu-art] New Identity

On Thu, Mar 4, 2010 at 5:19 PM, Mark Curtis wrote: > So people should agree with the designers that came up with it and not the > designers that are specifically spelling out what's wrong with it? > > Who says sabdfl knows anything about UX and/or design though? > I get the feeling that I will

Re: [ubuntu-art] New Identity

Considering some smart people are working on this; I dont see why so many people are getting up in a huff about this. I also heard that our dictator is also working with the design team and the interface, and if you cant trust him, who can you trust? I would assume that this is start of the rebran

Re: [ubuntu-art] a little hello

On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 4:07 PM, dominic edmunds < dominic.edmu...@canonical.com> wrote: > All, > > cheers > > d > > > Hey there, what did you guys do in Dallas? -- Saleel -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art

Re: [ubuntu-art] Ubuntu Jersey's

On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 1:54 PM, Tom G wrote: > Hi Trey, > > Do you have enough help for your shirt design or are you just lloking > for ideas now? > > TAG Can we please try to keep this conversation in one thread? it gets confusing to follow if it keeps splitting. I have an idea based around t

Re: [ubuntu-art] lucid update

On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 8:10 AM, Kenneth Wimer wrote: > > Together we can make the 10.04 rock ;) > > -- > > Ken > Submitted a few things. :) -- Saleel -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art

Re: [ubuntu-art] initial burg screenie

> Agreed, however, I was following Lasse Havelund's mockup here: > http://blog.lassehavelund.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/uboot.png > Should I abandon the background and instead keep the reflections? Or, > should I remove the reflections? > > imho, 2d refreshingly simple icons like that should no

Re: [ubuntu-art] Need Help with new Lynx wallpaper, also advice.

Facepalm.jpg Omgubuntu has linked to the oldest version (which is clearly flawed), without actually linking any of this conversation, asking for my critique. Thanks to that, not only are people using an old wip; but none of their critique is getting back to me. Awesome. -- Saleel -- ubuntu-art

Re: [ubuntu-art] Need Help with new Lynx wallpaper, also advice.

On Sun, Jan 31, 2010 at 7:29 PM, David Callé wrote: > I really like this one. > > -- > David Callé > Thanks, looks like version numbers are not allowed, I will add something else to background before I submit to flickr. Also I joined the flickr group. -- Saleel -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubun

Re: [ubuntu-art] Need Help with new Lynx wallpaper, also advice.

On Sun, Jan 31, 2010 at 10:52 AM, Smartboy wrote: > > I think, in this case at least, the numbers add a nice positionally > contrasting touch, and really don't call attention to themselves like many > other wallpapers. The lynx itself overall looks very good, but the front paw > looks a bit thick

Re: [ubuntu-art] New Wave Plasma

On Thu, Jan 7, 2010 at 10:43 AM, Anton Kerezov wrote: > About that tabs you have shown - they are good but try to make the > images of the selected one a bit transparent so that it merges better > with it's surroundings. It would also be good to not use so strong > borders at the edges. Maybe if

Re: [ubuntu-art] Human Helix.

On Fri, Dec 4, 2009 at 4:19 AM, Thorsten Wilms wrote: > A bend or 3d/going-into-the-depth effect could spice things up, but at > least the later would be a little hard to accomplish and get right. > -- > Thorsten Wilms > Though about this more, came up with the attached render. It was easy enoug

Re: [ubuntu-art] Backgrounds Wiki Policy (was: Human Helix)

On Thu, Dec 3, 2009 at 6:14 AM, Thorsten Wilms wrote: > > The alternative would be to say that discussions about backgrounds have > to happen here on this list and be done with it. > > -- > Thorsten Wilms > I support this for two reasons, setting up and maintaining a wiki page, has always seemed

Re: [ubuntu-art] Wallpaper Contest Planning

Three things that occur to me as I read the wiki. For photos, is there a min/ max specification on the mp/resolution? Does abstract cover things done in inkscape/gimp and so on? (It should, since I remember one of my fav walls, from the kde contest was EOS by vlad) Are you looking to focus on diff

Re: [ubuntu-art] Plymouth theme creation resources

> > Regardless of what is needed, we need to get documentation together. > Usplash was all voodoo as well. We should be better prepared for Plymouth. > -- > -Cory K. Makes sense. I suppose the logical link to begin with would be fedora/RH's own wiki page: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Releases/Fe

Re: [ubuntu-art] Plymouth theme creation resources

Forgive me, But plymouth doesn't seem like a gdm thing where people can just throw up some graphics, there seems to be a significant amount of code involved. I remember kenneth saying as much in one of the uds' perhaps the jaunty one. I assume/suspect that community will be called on for mockups a

Re: [ubuntu-art] Flickr - What is the desire of this group?

http://help.deviantart.com/673/ -- Saleel -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art

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