On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 5:34 AM, Cory K. <coryis...@gmail.com> wrote:
> mac_v wrote: > > spg76 wrote: > > > >> I uploaded to the wiki new icons for mimetypes. It's basically a common > >> page (not dog-eared) > >> The gradient and the shadows might need some work but I want to show you > >> how it looks. > >> > >> I'll try to make different versions this week if I have the time. > >> > > Hi, > > Cory wanted a different base for the mime types, he didnt want to use a > > rectangle sheet of paper. > > > > True as I want to try to have a little style here. But, in the interest > of moving things along I will say with 32px and below we go with the > flat sheet. So the sake of simplicity. > I just want to make it as simple as possible. I could try another perspective and adding other details but I don't think it's a such good idea. > > > Also not using the paper for audio,video, look better. > > The audio-x-generic icon without the paper would look better. > > > > Actually my thought for all files would be to use the sheet. But I'm not > hard set. I'm also think that all files should use the paper sheet except maybe some files like packages. On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 4:45 AM, Nicolò Chieffo <nicolo.chie...@gmail.com>wrote: > If I can add my 2 cents, even if I'm not an artist: > > 1) mimetype icons could rely on emblems, to have a common look, so as > long as you draw mimetypes, you can also draw emblems > 2) if my first proposal is accepted, you can't draw orange emblems > since they can be put inside folders, which are already orange > 3) the same icons can be also used to draw the xdg folder icons, > simply pasting the emblem in the middle of the folder icon, or inside > it > > Do you think I'm wrong? I don't think I understand your idea :P Could you make a graphical explanation? OT: I made some xdg folders based on Andrew's folder. http://files.getdropbox.com/u/113489/folders.png On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 10:25 AM, mac_v <drkv...@yahoo.com> wrote: > daniel planas armangue wrote: > > Personally I like the mimetypes icons you've made sebastian, however the > > shadow of the image should not be on paper. > > > > it'n only my opinion but it's suposed to be the image its paste on the > > paper background, not the 3d picture. > > > > You have a very good point. > > But then the icon wouldnt look good :( > It would become too simple. Since already the paper is flat. > > That is why *staying away from the paper* [as much as possible] would be > better , *so that icon could have a better design* . > Why a 3D graphic can't be print on a paper? :) -- Seba (AKA spg76) http://www.ubuntu-ar.org
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