[ubuntu-art] [Breathe] mimetypes

[spg76]

On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 5:34 AM, Cory K. <coryisatm at 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.chieffo at 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 <drkvi-a at 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? :)
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