Ubuntu Studio 11.10 Oneiric artwork brainstorming/discussion

[Izo]

On 24 May 2011 02:29, C K <coryisatm at gmail.com> wrote:

> On Mon, May 23, 2011 at 9:06 PM, Ralf <ralf.mardorf at alice-dsl.net> wrote:
> > Less is more, but also for supposed simplicity. I'm sure that most
> > people like today's common desktop vogue. And as I've written before,
> > the layout is good, but OTOH, why not doing something that isn't the
> > current whim of trend? Not for Oneiric, but e.g. for the release that
> > will follow.
>
> I've always had plans to do something very out there. Thing is, far
> out ideas tend to appeal to a very narrow audience.
>
> The current plan, while Mac-like in that it uses AWN will tend to be
> even more minimal. But still very productive. I have been testing the
> proposed layout on 3 other family members and they adapted very
> quickly. I detest the idea of moving the menu items away from the
> focused window. To me, it doesn't make sense as it tends to make for
> more mouse travel instead of moving within the currently focused
> window.
>
> All that aside, Ralf, after this release I think Scott would welcome
> anyone who could plan and implement (<-this being key) something far
> out yet productive. :)
>
> So does anyone have a counter idea to this "etched" look? Should we
> just let Izo loose? :)
>
>
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> -Cory K.
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Right, think I'm about done with this now. This is how I, potentially at
least, see the Ubuntu Studio Oneiric desktop. PLEASE NOTE: this isn't
prescriptive, I'm not saying, "This is DEFINITELY how the desktop should
look, GET ON IT", I'm saying, in terms of an overarching look and feel,
perhaps something like this is the way forward.

By all means, give me your opinions and whatnot.

- Izo
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