[ubuntu-art] Meta Discussion: Desktop Ideas vs Artwork Team

[Nemes Ioan Sorin]

Right said.

Mikkel Kamstrup Erlandsen wrote:
> I have really tried to keep this short.
> 
> 
> The Problem:
> 
> I have been a bit distressed about some of the latest activity on this
> list. A lot of people seem to be posting ideas about new features they
> want implemented in the desktop. In short: I don't think this is
> something we can address on the artwork team. Read on.
> 
> When you put a bunch of creative people in a "room" ideas and passion
> will grow, and this is a good thing. If this creative energy is not
> channeled the right way frustration will build up.
> 
> There is simply *no way* the current art team can even begin to
> implement the all the ideas discussed here. Or even new features at
> all. Minor patching to a selected theme engine is probably as far as
> it can go (maybe not even that).
> 
> If a feature cannot be readily implemented in the gtkrc and/or
> metacity theme, then you should be able to provide the patch your
> self. Otherwise it is likely you are wasting your time because the
> mockups will only collect dust in the archives.
> 
> 
> The Solution:
> 
>  - Write down guidelines for what the artwork team do (themes,
> wallpapers, icons) and also what it does not do - ie. coding. A
> summary of this can be put on the mailman subscription page (I think
> anybody with list admin right can do this).
> 
>  - Harness the creative energies in another medium. Create
> labs.ubuntu.com. A place to juggle about wild ideas, mockups, code
> snippets etc. Mailing list + wiki + launchpad should be a good
> foundation here. I think the platform is somewhat already there now
> with the forums and various mailing lists, but a more coherent whole
> could be good.
> 
> 
> Remember:
> 
> I am not trying to criticize anyone, only trying to better the
> situation for all of us.
> 
> Cheers,
> Mikkel
>