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Re: [trinity-devel] R14 Artwork.

From: "Timothy Pearson" <kb9vqf@...>
Date: Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:19:06 -0600
> 2012/1/15 /dev/ammo42 <mickeytintincolle@...>:
>> On Sat, 14 Jan 2012 23:08:17 -0500
>> Calvin Morrison <mutantturkey@...> wrote:
>>
>>> Hello Everyone,
>>>
>>> For a while I have been pondering the cosmetic and artwork related
>>> changes we should try and work on for R14. Unlike most projects, we
>>> are rather nostalgic, so going flat out new won't work for us. A new
>>> default theme or such is not advisable. Users won't like it. I think
>>> we should instead focus on creating an improved R14 style. A theme
>>> consists of: Backgrounds, Color Schemes, Fonts, Icons, Window
>>> Decorations, Widget Styles, and Screensavers. These don't need
>>> drastic revision, instead they need careful changes to help reflect
>>> our goals. Speed simplicity and customization are my top priorities.
>>>
>>> What do we need to improve? My vote is this
>>>
>>> 1) New backgrounds - Our defaults are out of date and I don't really
>>> like them, Every new release should see some fresh artwork. Users can
>>> keep the old one if the prefer it. These need to be pleasant to view
>>> and also look modern. (not to glossy though).
>
> Link to wallpaper packet I wrote about:
> http://dl.dropbox.com/u/26010362/Trinity-wallpapers.txz
> All photos are mine and licensed under CC:BY-NC-SA

I like Trinity-04.jpg and Trinity-13.jpg personally; the latter reminds me
of a director's chair on a movie set for some reason. :-)

Tim