[ubuntu-art] Would like to help out

[mac9416]

Hi, Kevin!

On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 8:05 AM, Thorsten Wilms <t_w_ at freenet.de> wrote:
> Maybe others could suggest other Ubuntu related websites that might be
> ready for a face-lift?

Planet Ubuntu (http://planet.ubuntu.com/) could use an update to the new look.

Maybe you could work on some of the LoCo sites. Being part of the
Tennessee LoCo, I would point you to our website
(http://ubuntu-tennessee.org/) which could use some design work. But
I'm sure there are many other LoCos which would be happy to have a
website facelift.

On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 8:05 AM, Thorsten Wilms <t_w_ at freenet.de> wrote:
> On Mon, 2010-05-03 at 19:17 -0400, Kevin Kirsche wrote:
>> I've subscribed to
>> the mailing list for awhile but never really understood how it all
>> works. I was hoping that I would be able to actively contribute to
>> Ubuntu. I was hoping that those here would be able to help me with
>> this goal and explain what I should do to help. I am still in college,
>> and as such still learning, for this reason also, I think that helping
>> with a project like this can help me to push myself and learn more.
>> Portfolio's can be seen either at http://www.razerdesign.com or
>> http://r4z3r.designerscouch.org/
>
>
> Hi Kevin!
>
> That you don't understand how it all works could be blamed on the fact
> that there simply isn't much actually happening here ;)
>
> As community member, one could work on additional desktop themes, but
> that's a world of frustrating limitations and appears rather opaque. I
> guess the only working approach there is starting with an existing theme
> to tweak it, filling holes in documentation by trial & error.
>
> There's the Flickr wallpaper group:
> http://www.flickr.com/groups/ubuntu-artwork
> That's pretty straightforward. Too many blurry photos, lacking in
> composition there; some competent graphic design would be a great
> addition.
>
> If you would like to work on icons, you should chat with Vish on IRC,
> #ubuntu-artwork (just ask, if you need further instructions).
>
> http://spreadubuntu.neomenlo.org/ collects and offers material like
> posters and brochures. Could benefit much from a trained designer.
>
>
> razerdesign.com itself convinces me that you could do a good job on some
> Ubuntu related webdesign. But you should not pick one and just design
> away. First you should contact whoever is responsible to see if they
> would consider a new design and if and how you can work with them.
>
> I think https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ needs a new theme, especially now with
> the new visual identity. I don't know if there's work under way already,
> if there are at least plans. But we can find out, if you are interested.
>
> http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/ also needs a new theme. The brainstorm
> logo/header and the icons on http://brainstorm.ubuntu.com/tour/ are my
> work. I already have a rather obvious idea for a new logo/header
> matching the new identity, but maybe you will come up with something
> better. Wouldn't mind to see those icons replaced with something that
> works better with the other ones or ideally a complete new set for the
> site. I worked with the guy that developed the site, initially. Don't
> know who's in charge now, but I can ask him. Once again, if you are
> interested.
>
> Maybe others could suggest other Ubuntu related websites that might be
> ready for a face-lift?
>
>
> --
> Thorsten Wilms
>
> thorwil's design for free software:
> http://thorwil.wordpress.com/
>
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