One question. What happened to the logo contest and where would/could that fit into the current site? The kind of logo style was requested seems totally different from the header. Is the header a placeholder or are the contest entries and style no longer relevant?
Regards Hank On 12/5/05, John Grden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Personally, I'm not into the design by committee approach. We already tried > that, no one volunteered, then finally, someone did it. Ultimately, you > mean to please everyone, and in the end, you please no one and you're not > happy with what's out there. > > I think Aral's approach is right on track. Sure, we might not agree on the > header, but the site will morph and adapt. the important part of it for me > was the color changes and getting the message across of where we were > mentally - open, fun, uninhibited. I think I already said that > somewhere...;) > > Whites/blues/grays - great for what OS is and usually are colors that > please. I actually enjoy looking at the site again . I really didn't like > the other version. > > > On 12/4/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Someone else had mentioned to have a competition to skin the website. I > would > > like to see that. If Aral is very busy this could be a way to help free > his > > time. > > > > On December 3, 2005 04:20 am, Aral Balkan wrote: > > > Hi Ben, > > > > > > >1. It's busy as all hell. > > > >2. It's illegible. Not just tough to read, but really illegible. > > > > > > You're right. Bearing in mind that it is meant to be temporary, I can't > > > really devote too much time to it but take a look at the updated design. > > > It should be far more legible :) > > > http://osflash.org > > > > > > >3. Does this really fit the image that Aral wants for OSFlash? If that > > > >image includes credibility and trust (two things that are definitely on > > > >the top of any organization's priority list), then I think it's going > > > >to detract from that. > > > > > > Credibility and trust are, of course, *very* important. But let's never > > > forget the fun factor, lest we fool ourselves into thinking we're "grown > > > ups" or other such mythical creatures as next we may find ourselves > > > starting to wear ties and suits and acting in other such silly manners > :) > > > > > > Although the wiki should be well-organized, easy to read and presented > > > in a professional manner -- it is in essence an empty wall and you all > > > have spray cans in your hands. It's important that the wiki is not seen > > > as some holy scripture that cannot be altered by any but the Chosen Few. > > > (In other words, I'd like there to be a welcome mat on the wiki for > > > anyone with something to contribute to contribute it without feeling > > > overwhelmed.) > > > > > > Your input, feedback, suggestions, etc. are invaluable and I thank you > > > for not holding back or watering them down -- it shows that you really > > > care and that's a wonderful thing! :) > > > > > > Take care, > > > Aral > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > osflash mailing list > > > [email protected] > > > http://osflash.org/mailman/listinfo/osflash_osflash.org > > > > _______________________________________________ > > osflash mailing list > > [email protected] > > http://osflash.org/mailman/listinfo/osflash_osflash.org > > > > > > -- > John Grden - Blitz > _______________________________________________ > osflash mailing list > [email protected] > http://osflash.org/mailman/listinfo/osflash_osflash.org > > > _______________________________________________ osflash mailing list [email protected] http://osflash.org/mailman/listinfo/osflash_osflash.org
