[ubuntu-art] shiny trashcan submission

[Danny King]

Ooh, nice work! I like both bins very much so I don't know which I
prefer. Before I add my critique let me say that I really like the
icon.

I think the shape is slightly wrong. To me it looks more like a
thimble than a bin and I think that's because the bottom is too
narrow. I'd be interested to see what it would look like if the base
was only slightly smaller than the top. I also think the inside slopes
at the wrong angle, it appears to be very thick metal - perhaps if the
inside sloped more vertically down it might appear thinner.

I think the left, dark streak should be made more transparent (or
lighter) but the light one to the right is beautiful.

The very important 48x48 icon looks great with your design so nice
work. Overall it's a very nice icon. :)


> To my eyes, all the grey bins have the problem of looking like a b/w
> photo. This could be solved by giving them just a little color-shift and
> variation. More saturation where the main light would hit the object,
> and maybe a subtle touch of blue where it would be mainly lit by ambient
> light.
>
> The number one problem with yours, is the perspective on the bottom part
> and a shadow that seems detached. To get the bottom ellipsis right, you
> might want to set a vanishing point to construct an in-perspective
> rectangle as guide down there.
> http://www.math.utah.edu/~treiberg/Perspect/Alberti.GIF
>
> For more on perspective and ellipses:
> http://www.khulsey.com/perspective_ellipse.html
>
>
> Though to be a real object, the bottom edge of the bin needs to be
> rounded. Not just for aesthetic reasons, but for production:
> - to make removing the object from the mold easier
> - to avoid a strong variation in thickness, as that can lead to cracks
> on cooling.
> - to avoid sharp edges, as any attempt at them will lead to unsightly
> results.
>
> It would have a recessed base to stand on.
>
>
> Thank you for your submission!
>
>
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