Open-shell-menu: New artwork for Classic Start
thoughts?
DragoCubed
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Someone need to do the actual art work though...
coddec
on 5 Jul 2018
We're somewhat legally required to change the artwork. I'll pitch the idea to the artists I know.
XenHat
on 6 Jul 2018
We're somewhat legally required to change the artwork. I'll pitch the idea to the artists I know.
Yes, upon Ivo's previous reply. 👍
coddec
on 6 Jul 2018
God, you guys are all-rounders...
@XenHat @ge0rdi 👍 👍 👍
coddec
on 6 Jul 2018
Count me in on anything that you guys could use help with.
Tim S Dickerson
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n9nu
on 6 Jul 2018
Can someone tell me what images they want changed? Uncle Sam let me take a two week vacation and I need to get back on my machines here and do some good.
Thank you 'coddec' for taking this project over. I was going to, however, had to leave town for work and missed it. LOL.
Tnx
Tim Dickerson
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n9nu
on 6 Jul 2018
What about the icons in the start menu? Startisback uses Windows 10 wireframe icons.
DragoCubed
on 7 Jul 2018
We might want to put this issue on hold due to rebranding issues. I wouldn't want to have to ask the icons to be re-done twice. (#36)
XenHat
on 9 Jul 2018
Hi
Understood. I will stand by and see what evolves here. If ya need anything
else worked on, fire off an email and I will do what I can.
Tim
On Mon, July 9, 2018 15:22, Xenhat wrote:
We might want to put this issue on hold due to rebranding issues. I
wouldn't want to have to ask the icons to be re-done twice. (#36 )--
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n9nu
on 10 Jul 2018
Why can't we use Microsoft's wireframe icons for the start menu? Do they have some copyright? Fingers crossed we can use the icons if we credit MS.
DragoCubed
on 10 Jul 2018
No need to credit anyone for anything, just create artwork.
Have a look at the ReactOS project and see how/what they have created, there might be some inspiration there or at least a new approach that might stimulate. I have a lot of steampunk icons that might be fun to look at for inspiration but I have little faith in you using any of them 'straight' as it were, from the box. Those icons are here: https://www.deviantart.com/yereverluvinuncleber/gallery/59981272/orbs-and-icons
yereverluvinunclebert
on 16 Jul 2018
I've tried to make an icon.
It's not complete yet, but please tell me what you think of it.
Galaxy5151
on 30 Jul 2018
I agree with preserving the "Shell" design, but I would prefer to avoid the classic colored frames from the old Windows Logo.
XenHat
on 4 Aug 2018
Updated my icon.
Please tell me what you think of it now.
Galaxy5151
on 10 Aug 2018
I've made a start button for if my icon is used.
Galaxy5151
on 13 Aug 2018
@Galaxy5151
I know OS in the icons stands for _Open Shell_, but when I saw it, I immediately read _Operating System_ 🙂 May be a professional deformation.
I was just thinking that now the project is named Open-Shell. So what about base icons/images on actual _open shell_? Like the actual seashell that is opened (just google images for "open shell").
Or is that crazy?
ge0rdi
on 13 Aug 2018
Like the actual seashell that is opened (just google images for "open shell").
Or is that crazy?
It's not crazy. The original logo for classic shell was an image of a shell... which I always thought was misleading and awkward as it was a different use of the word than they used in the name of the product.
I never called Classic Shell 'CS', nor will I call Open Shell 'OS'. It's just Open Shell.
jboutin
on 13 Aug 2018
That's.. too much psychedelic colors 💃
The concept is solid ("an open shell") but it needs to be simple just like the original.
Also the text is redundant, and what happens if the name changes again? 🗡
AveYo
on 17 Aug 2018
I have to agree with Aveyo. I think the logo needs a more appealing feel, not try to exude how egdy we might be.
This is mostly subjective, but I prefer:
- clean, but soft edges
- smooth transitions of colors
- softer colors, closer to pastel.
I'm also affected by http://disorders.eyes.arizona.edu/category/clinical-features/blue-light-sensitivity. The current logo gives me a headache.
XenHat
on 18 Aug 2018
Do you want me to take my designs and shove it?
Not exactly. We appreciate all input and effort, and you've done a lot. But I think you should leave the art work to artists. I hate to say that and turn you down but the concepts aren't really up to par.
XenHat
on 19 Aug 2018
@XenHat, please don't think that I've got no experience in this field but, if your looking for a professional, that's okay with me and NO hard feelings my friend! :-)
~Ibuprophen
Ibuprophen
on 19 Aug 2018
Wasn't invalidating your experience. I'm just not happy when the concept.
XenHat
on 21 Aug 2018
I know I'm a bit late, but here's the text-less version of my logo thingy.
Galaxy5151
on 25 Sep 2018
I've been using that one for a while as my start meny icon, with the text. Could you post a menu version without the text?
The animation could be improved but this works.
XenHat
on 25 Sep 2018
Sorry about being late again, but here it is:
Experimental version using different colours:
Galaxy5151
on 18 Oct 2018
Would there be any desire to go more flat as seems to be the trend now? The 3d button look seems a bit dated, though I'm no expert on creating graphics. I'm just noting the current state of GUI design. I'm glad there is an effort to modify the graphics for this new stage of the project. Thanks.
david-rahrer
on 19 Oct 2018
I might be able to whip something up for this. I haven’t done graphics work in a while though, and Adobe keeps rearranging everything. Is this still a legal issue?
bonzibudd
on 30 Sep 2020
I was thinking glyphs might be a good idea. I made a quick mockup for 16x16, just black-on-white. Not sure if it would work everywhere, but it would help look less tacky than the current design.
bonzibudd
on 13 Dec 2020
I made a more functional icon from raster art. Here it is in case anyone is interested.
OSM Glyph.zip
There would definitely need to be a colored icon as well. I think that a glyph icon would work best for the Classic Start button and sub-menus or context menus. Hopefully it's possible to account for dark/light backgrounds as well.
While I'm at it, here's a mockup with filled color:
Additionally, if we're focusing on design in general, we could consider simplifying the installer background as well.
bonzibudd
on 14 Dec 2020
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@Galaxy5151
I know
OSin the icons stands for _Open Shell_, but when I saw it, I immediately read _Operating System_ 🙂 May be a professional deformation.I was just thinking that now the project is named
Open-Shell. So what about base icons/images on actual _open shell_? Like the actual seashell that is opened (just google images for "open shell").Or is that crazy?