On 10/15/2013 07:28 AM, Nikash SINGH wrote:
Hi,
I know it's not entirely appropriate to interject on this list, but
I've exhausted a few other options before deciding to post here.
I'm a User Interface Designer with experience in open source projects
(OpenOffice.org, then LibreOffice) and I'd like to help by making
graphics for Apache because I feel particularly passionate about the
world wide web and its freedom. I've suggested this in the past and
met with lukewarm reception so I'm posting on this list in hopes it
will find support with some Developers who see the need for a
Designer's contribution.
To show how I could contribute (and whether I'm capable of it) I've
prepared some examples where new imagery might reinforce Apache's
standing as the premier HTTP server. On this site below, I've proposed
logos, installers and a website re-skin;
http://nikashsingh.org/apache/
As you can see I'm not radically changing anything, I'm just
suggesting small improvements to bring the aesthetic of Apache up to
date. And I'm being realistic about the degree of change necessary,
especially on the HTTP project website where the changes are CSS-only
to minimise work.
For example, this is the current (existing) HTTP project website;
http://httpd.apache.org/
And this is the exact same page with my CSS file added;
http://nikashsingh.org/apache/httpserver/welcome_mod.htm
I know this is a Dev list, but I'm hoping some of you feel inclined
after viewing the proposals, that the help of a Designer might benefit
Apache going forward. And even if these examples aren't useful, maybe
we could discuss the creation of icons/badges/shirts etc? more of my
work can be found at my volunteer website below.
Thanks for taking a moment to check out the proposals!
I hope you'll consider my request for joining you all in making Apache
look every bit as good as it works.
-Nik
http://nikashsingh.org
So, a few comments:
First, I like what you've proposed regarding the httpd website, although
the blue marble thing next to the project name seems out of place. Are
you changes just to CSS, or are they changes to the HTML? (I didn't dig
too deeply, as you can see.) I also like the changes to the Windows
installer. I'm not at all sure what's involved in changing the look of
the installer.
Second, you've proposed changes to the httpd website, but also to stuff
that is at the Foundation level. Any changes to the logo would have to
be decided on the Trademarks mailing list - [email protected] -
rather than on a list dealing with just one project within the
Foundation. In case you're not very familiar with the Foundation, there
are 100+ projects, and httpd is just one of them. All project have equal
footing within the Foundation, and such a thing, affecting the entire
Foundation, could not be decided here.
--
Rich Bowen
[email protected]
Shosholoza
