Re: [libreoffice-design] Designing a LibO Motif

Hi Rob!

Thanks for the prompt feedback =) I'm adding your response to the Wiki 
page now.

On 2/22/2011 1:54 AM, Rob Cummings wrote:
> I'd love to help out where I can. I'll probably come and go from the
> conversation, as sometimes it seems the most work here is done when I'm not
> at my desk. Lol
Yes that sounds great, whenever you get a chance.
> My background is actually in architecture, so my notion of motif may be
> different than yours, Nik. Please feel free to steer me back on course if I
> wander too far from what we should be doing. ;-)
Awesome, my girlfriend studies Architecture and if our relationship is 
anything to go by, I'm sure we'll have PLENTY of misunderstandings =)
I'm a huge Architecture fan myself, I love MIES VAN DER ROHE's Barcelona 
Pavilion and hope one day to own a Barcelona chair =)
Would love to see your work too if you're online somewhere?
(So much for keeping people "on-course" right?)
> Ideas for motif:
> + Reinforcing the brand through use of color elements, namely green or the
> corresponding color for the app.
> + Anchoring content space (cards, brochures, web pages, etc) with the use of
> full-bleed color bars on the left or bottom.  For example, create a green
> bar at the bottom of every web page and use the same thing for print
> material.
> + Develop (or find one we can use) a web icon set with a distinct look that
> reinforces the rounded corners of the logo clipped corner triangle. Paper
> clips, paper stacks, pencils, and other office-like imagery.
> + Develop other imagery (minor or less-formal logo) that can be used to
> represent the project in a less formal manner. Eg. Coke vs. CocaCola, Chevy
> vs. Chevrolet, except visually.
>
> Other things are escaping me at the moment, but I'm excited to see other
> suggestions.
So am I. Thanks for that Rob, and welcome to the team!
> Rob
> On Feb 21, 2011 9:20 AM, "Nik"<nik@tdf.nikashsingh.com>  wrote:
> > Hullooooo Design!
> >
> >
> > You may have seen the other threads but I just wanted to summarise and
> > clarify;
> > We are taking on a challenge of Designing a Motif that can be used in
> > LibreOffice Design material in a matter of 1 week!
> >
> > This doesn't take precedence of the need for fund-raising material,
> > indeed nothing does!
> > But if you would be interested in contributing ideas/Designs to this
> > lightning-task, (or "sprint" if you're into your methodologies),
> > just reply in this thread/on this list.
> >
> > I've set up a page here to collect thoughts / collate efforts on this
> task;
> > http://wiki.documentfoundation.org/Design/Motif
> > We are in the first step right now;
> > COLLECTING OPINIONS AND BRAINSTORMING IDEAS.
> >
> > We have to Design a motif, my question to you is:
> > *What do you think would make a good motif for LibreOffice?*
> >
> > a few things to remember;
> > - The motif has to be subtle (it will be a support element and not the
> > primary focus)
> > - The motif has to be general or abstract enough to apply equally to
> > every Design job
> >
> > Looking forward to hearing from you all.
> > Every idea could be a gem and everyone is capable of having ideas.
> > -Nik
> >
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