Re: [ubuntu-art] Impression Metacity Updates

2009-02-22 Thread Thomas L.G
Cory K. skrev: > Thomas L.G wrote: > >> You know, when it comes to window buttons, there really aren't many >> alternatives. They usually are either squared or rounded. Windows uses >> squared buttons, OSX uses rounded. Then what should we do? Either way >

Re: [ubuntu-art] Impression Metacity Updates

2009-02-22 Thread Thomas L.G
but I do not think you should apply that goal to EVERY element or widget in the whole system, but rather look on the use of colors, gradients, wallpapers etc. - the elements that make up the most of the impression. Just my five cents. - Thomas L.G -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@l

[ubuntu-art] Screenshots-time (was: inptrepid utpdate)

2008-10-10 Thread Thomas L.G
enibex are my favs). + conky and sreenlets My desktop is kinda backwards, it works fine the other way around, just did it this way around because of the system-status screenlet placement vs the wallpaper... Cheers, Thomas L.G -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https

Re: [ubuntu-art] Wubi Website Artwork

2008-10-07 Thread Thomas L.G
where the camera flew out of the window towards the ultimate freedom : ) - Thomas L.G -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art

Re: [ubuntu-art] Ibex Wallpaper

2008-10-04 Thread Thomas L.G
aper?action=AttachFile&do=get&target=earthenibex-full-text.png > > Holy cow, that looks great Rico! Absolutely wonderful. What sizes is it available in? - Thomas L.G -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art

[ubuntu-art] DiEmerald + Dust?

2008-10-03 Thread Thomas L.G
Hi, I was just thinking, it would have been great with a Dust-emerald theme, which looks like DiEmerald theme, only with the correct colors to fit with the Dust GTK theme. Here is what it looks atm: http://portefolje.net/div/fusion.jpg Just replacing the brown color with a grey dusty one, would

Re: [ubuntu-art] Meeting IRC log - Wallpaper

2008-09-13 Thread Thomas L.G
ilable in larger formats? Like 1440x900? I like it, the wooden background could have some less contrast, and the logo could maybe have been incorporated in a better way, but I like the sharpness, the wood, the abstract art of it... - Thomas L.G -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art

Re: [ubuntu-art] Background Concept

2008-08-13 Thread Thomas L.G
the colours, and the cleanness of it. However I'm not too fond of the brush-paint style. I would prefer some technique which makes the surfaces appear more smooth, and maybe some light effects to improve the quality. Just my five cents. - Thomas L.G -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@

Re: [ubuntu-art] New titlebar (Metacity theme) for Hardy

2008-01-13 Thread Thomas L.G
city.png > Hi there, one thing: The bottom panel seems to have "real transparency", as you see windows beneath it, could this be possible to implement for 8.04? It would certainly look neat... - Thomas L.G -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubun

Re: [ubuntu-art] // a new take on brown: mockup seen on Digg //

2008-01-04 Thread Thomas L.G
Hi there. Think it looks very good, although I don't like the wallpaper at all (it is over-used and not at all something we should use in 8.04). This theme with a better wallpaper and merged window-top & menu, would be really neat. - Thomas L.G julian skrev: > i just spotted this

Re: [ubuntu-art] Moving things forwards.

2008-01-02 Thread Thomas L.G
d footprints here. Anyway, just my five cents. - Thomas L.G -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art

[ubuntu-art] Hardline v0.2

2008-01-02 Thread Thomas L.G
je.net/div/mockup2c.jpg Happy new year! - Thomas L.G -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art

Re: [ubuntu-art] Who is our target audience?

2007-12-27 Thread Thomas L.G
some sort of qualitative testing on certain subjects :) - Thomas L.G -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art

Re: [ubuntu-art] 8.04 Theme

2007-12-23 Thread Thomas L.G
ly has their own thoughts and ideas on what makes a good user interface, colors, styles etc. Some like it conservative, some like it radical, some like it Vista-ish, some like it OSX-ish. Thorsten also has a point, we need to make decisions as well. Decisions should be based upon (more or less

Re: [ubuntu-art] 8.04 Theme

2007-12-23 Thread Thomas L.G
t see how some theme could decrease performance in such a degree it would be necessary). You have to think about what attracts the end-user, but still be able to take care of anyone who doesn't want the new look. - Thomas L.G -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art

Re: [ubuntu-art] 8.04 Theme

2007-12-23 Thread Thomas L.G
reases performance! However there MUST be an alternative, where you can choose to minimize the effects used and increase performance. Linux and Gnome in general has this advantage built-in, people can do what they want. But providing an alternative theme for users who are not too fond of the new

Re: [ubuntu-art] Anyone Remember this idea?

2007-12-21 Thread Thomas L.G
Also I doubt Hardy Herron will be using any dock, as the main focus with this release is stability and improvements, rather than innovation (as Compiz Fusion in Gutsy Gibbon). If we were to use a dock, I would recommend Avant Window Navigator anyway, with stacks, stacks plugger, built-in termin

Re: [ubuntu-art] Ubuntu Mockup

2007-12-20 Thread Thomas L.G
Hi AA Boy - Why is everything so huge? :) - Thomas L.G AA Boy skrev: > I redid my mockup to make the panels less intense. Like before, this > can all be done in SVG if needbe (almost all the elements are from SVG). > > http://www.smartboy.salocinlinux.org/db/ubuntu-mockup2.

Re: [ubuntu-art] Ubuntu Mockup

2007-12-19 Thread Thomas L.G
Hi, Many thanks for helping out Ken! Just got a page up running, going to organize it better a bit later: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Incoming/Hardy/Alternate/Hardline - Thomas L.G Ken Vermette skrev: > You didn't come of as meaning to hijack when you posted your mock-up, > no fe

Re: [ubuntu-art] Ubuntu Mockup

2007-12-19 Thread Thomas L.G
niel Moore, I know exactly what you mean... I also like some more minimalistic themes. A good minimalistic theme might look very cool. Thinking of some Murrine themes, GAIA themes - Thomas L.G Ken Vermette skrev: > Excellent work guys! > > Thomas, I love the colour layout and your use o

Re: [ubuntu-art] Ubuntu Mockup

2007-12-18 Thread Thomas L.G
). Another wallpaper (stock-image from sxc.hu), and another top-panel. Please ignore the ugly notification-icons at top right and other glitches - it is all just photoshop mocking! Also, I didn't make any minimize/maximize-icons yet, I really don't think we should use the Vista-like ones.

Re: [ubuntu-art] Dark Themes Again

2007-11-28 Thread Thomas L.G
it's a good idea to provide a dark theme. Personally I don't use dark themes much, although it does happen, but I know people who do use it. It should be the user's choice... Thanks! - Thomas L.G -- ubuntu-art mailing list ubuntu-art@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-art