[ubuntu-za] schoolforge.org.za header image

[David Robert Lewis]

Hannes Coetzee wrote:
> Hi everyone
>
> I'm trying to get a theme together for schoolforge.org.za and after a 
> weekend of learning some CSS, PHP and how to use inkscape I still need 
> something decent for the header (the top part) to make the site a little 
> more attractive. The idea I've got is this - 
> http://i44.tinypic.com/fz6ys0.jpg (it's no piece of art). It could have 
> symbolic meanings. For example:
>
> The paved road - FOSS paving the way for kids in SA
> The kids running closer out of the distance - They are coming closer to FOSS
> The main logo - Something that would represent FOSS in schools
>
> If you put all of that together it almost makes sense. Oh and of course 
> a background for the image (in this case the clouds) helps. What is 
> everyone else's view on what the site should look like (colors & decor) 
> and the header image in particular? What would make this site unique and 
> yet attractive? Please share your ideas.
>
> The last part is I can't draw, not even a decent stick figure. So 
> whatever will be the final product will have to be crafted somehow. I 
> can redraw and color it in Inkscape or GIMP but I'll need something to 
> work from. Time for more chit-chat between all the masterminds and 
> hopefully we can come up with something attractive.
>
> Regards
> Hannes
>
>
>   
Like the abstract but colourful kids. You could turn it into something 
interesting with a bit of raytracing/blender. Just tighten it up a 
little and add the pieces of scenary that you need. I vote for you to 
keep developing  the schoolforge kids into something special.