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

[gp]

Right said, even for me.

gp

> Nemes Ioan Sorin wrote:
> 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
> >