Hi! One thing what I don't like about libreoffice test page is that if I click to preview pictures it is sending me to download page. I think the better solution will be when it is sending to screenshot page or the same but larger preview screenshot.
Happy Holidays!! Hillar 2010/12/22 Nik <n...@tdf.nikashsingh.com> > Hi Bernhard, Christoph, all, > > I know this isn't something on our current to-do list or a priority, but > I've been watching the talk about the soon-to-be-launched Lib/O site; > http://test.libreoffice.org/ > > I know this is a work-in-progress and I see the hard work that was put into > its realisation. So I don't mean to undermine any efforts so far. > But if the site is going to be live, I'd like to help address the overall > appearance so it doesn't look so "raw". I've uploaded a couple of quick > mock-ups here; > > http://wiki.documentfoundation.org/User:Nik#Interim_Website_Design_proposals > > They show a potential arrangement for the Homepage and an example of a > two-tiered navigation. > (Past usability concerns about this type of horizontal menu bar can be > addressed using some intelligent JavaScript). > If I've jumped the gun, or contributed unnecessarily on a topic that has > already been finalised, my apologies and no harm done. > I just want to help ensure Lib/O puts its best foot forward. > > On a less helpful note, I wrote this Email (below) some time ago in > response to the icons. For some reason it wasn't received by the list. > I've included it below because I still feel that the concern I raised > should be aired while discussion on the branding is still relevant. > I hope you find time to read it even though it is somewhat long, but I'll > understand if you don't get a chance (it *IS* Christmas after all). > > Happy Holidays everyone! > -Nik > > PS. I know this is probably more relevant to the Website list but I didn't > want to cross-post and I thought it warranted discussion on the Design list > first. > In case I've made a mistake. > > > UNRECEIVED EMAIL;---------------------------------------- > > Hi Bernhard, Christoph, all, > > Christoph Noack wrote: > > Okay, but - at the moment - you might be more interested in the page > > I've already mentioned: > > > http://wiki.documentfoundation.org/User:ChristophNoack/Initial_MIME_Icons > > Can a be a real wet sock and just bring up a concern quickly before > everything is set in concrete regarding the file icons? > I noticed that the icons carry on from the current logo design. While the > logo design concept of the dog-eared document is iconic and intuitive, I > think the implementation of the logo needs some work before it looks like a > professional brand. But that may just be my opinion. > > What is more relevant right now is the derived styling of the mime-type > icons and the "reflective surface" in particular. > I'll be bold and get straight to the point: I think there is no need for > those icons to be reflective or "shiny". > > The Document Foundation (TDF) and LibreOffice have a real opportunity to > build a very strong brand from scratch. One that isn't driven by > Internet-popularised trends like Web2.0 reflections. That's an opportunity > to carve a distinct identity free from design fads and trends. The > "reflection" will lose favour in time and stop being "new" soon. TDF should > create a look that is unique and specific to it's character and purpose. > > Paper is the heart of the Design concept of TDF right now if I'm not > mistaken. I've never seen a piece of paper reflect light like a metallic > object. > Let's stick to the properties of common paper for our Design inspiration > and we'll be more consistent for having done so; > Flat, smooth, porous and fibrous = Honest, simple, warm and natural. > > This is just a request. But I hope you'll consider it an important one for > getting our brand right? > I know I'm raising concerns without offering solutions and I know it may > not be practical to do so at this time. > I'm sure I'm being idealistic while you're all being pragmatic, but I just > thought it was worth asking in case it was an oversight. > > -Nik > > PS. I'm guilty of using more than my fair share of the shine/reflection, > but the first time I heard the name "The Document Foundation" I just knew > this wouldn't be the place for that kind of Design. It just doesn't suit the > cause. I hope I'm being more constructive and less obstructive. For what > it's worth, I like the icons, I just don't think they're entirely > appropriate? > > -- > Unsubscribe instructions: E-mail to > design+h...@libreoffice.org<design%2bh...@libreoffice.org> > List archive: http://www.libreoffice.org/lists/design/ > *** All posts to this list are publicly archived for eternity *** > > -- Unsubscribe instructions: E-mail to design+h...@libreoffice.org List archive: http://www.libreoffice.org/lists/design/ *** All posts to this list are publicly archived for eternity ***
