[ubuntu-art] [Breathe] Network Manager-icons

[mac_v]

Kenneth Wimer wrote:
> On Sunday 31 May 2009 19:52:50 Cory K. wrote:
>> Along with the aesthetic aspect of this, someone needs to see where the
>> panel and OSD icons cross each other. If at all.
>>
>> If it's not done before I get to it, I'll go after it this week.
> 
> 
> For Ubuntu and the theme it sets as default, the notification icons
> should be differently styled versions of the same metaphors used in the
> panel. Other themes are free to do as they please but in order to
> integrate well with the overall Ubuntu desktop a theme should think
> twice about doing anything radically different. Naturally Ubuntu is
> always trying to improve so if something comes along which is different
> but better than what we currently use we would certainly entertain the idea.
> 
> 
> The notification icons shown in notify-osd on a default ubuntu install
> were designed by Canonical to integrate with the style of the notify-osd
> bubble on which it is displayed and have a very distinct design. Because
> the icons in notify-osd are designed specifically for the bubbles the
> only parts which should be re-used elsewhere is the form. IE we are not
> suggesting that anyone make a entire theme of icons based on the
> notify-osd design :) The panel placement and size require a different
> design than large semi-transparent icons on semi-transparent background
> with gaussian blurred shadows ;)
> 
> 
> --
> Kenneth
> 
Hi, just put together a icon set in greyscale, its still rough work ...

i'v attached the rendered icon on a light and dark background.
what do u think of the design concept?

cheers,
mac_v
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