Re: [libreoffice-design] Discussion about Extensions-Site-Layout

it looks grate, love the gradients and the motif. looks like the
same changes can be made to the Templets page as well.

On Sat, Oct 22, 2011 at 11:01 AM, Nik <nik@tdf.nikashsingh.com> wrote:

> Hi Andreas, all,
>
> as promised, a mockup;
> http://wiki.**documentfoundation.org/File:**PROP_ExtensionsSite_111022NS.*
> *jpg<http://wiki.documentfoundation.org/File:PROP_ExtensionsSite_111022NS.jpg>
>
> I've kept it realistic and in-line with the current site format/contents so
> that it would be easier to implement.
> The search box could always be moved back outside the Navbar if it causes
> hassles to implement.
> I envisage that the "only in current section" and other search options
> (categories) would pop up upon clicking the "plus" alongside the search
> field. Similarly, the full list of languages be made visible upon clicking
> the down-arrow next to the current language.
> I have more adventurous ideas, but they can wait.
>
> That gets the ball rolling. Let me know what you think.
> -Nik
>
>
>
> On 11.10.22 01:12, Nik wrote:
>
> > Hi Andreas,
> >
> >
> > On 11.10.08 05:24, Andreas Mantke wrote:
> >
> > > Hi all,
> > >
> > > the new extensions-site is in a test-mode since some weeks now. We have
> > > already
> > > worked on a header graphic for the site. This is online now. But maybe
> > > there are some
> > > ideas for improvements of the sites layout. I hope to get some proposals
> > > / mockups
> > > from the "design-experts" here ;-)
> > >
> > > You can find the site here at the moment:
> > > http://extensions-test.**libreoffice.org<http://extensions-test.libreoffice.org>
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > > Andreas
> >
> > I'd be happy to chip in a mock-up soon, but could you do me one favour in
> > advance;
> >
> > (I'm sorry to sound like a stubborn and difficult Designer, even though I
> > am, but ...)
> > could you reinstate the original extensions logo?
> > ...this one: http://wiki.**documentfoundation.org/cgi_**
> > img_auth.php/7/7e/**ExtensionsLogo_110712NS.png<http://wiki.documentfoundation.org/cgi_img_auth.php/7/7e/ExtensionsLogo_110712NS.png>
> >
> > I realise you modified the placement, size (and indeed the very shape) of
> > the triangles to attract /attention/, and you've succeeded: but for some
> > wrong reasons...
> >
> > The triangles are attracting "bad" attention because they are mis-aligned
> > with the text (vertically).
> > This is the same as when you see one street-pole bent and the others are
> > intact. It isn't desirable.
> > And the ability to discern the "X" created by the negative space between
> > the triangles is lost when you remove the "X" from the context in which it
> > would usually occur (i.e. at the same hieght as the neighbouring letters).
> >
> > Believe me, the colour-contrast will be sufficent in attracting attention,
> > the size-difference right now is unnerving.
> > And the inconsistencies in shape look unprofessional.
> >
> > Also, the sharp corners of the new triangles conflict with the soft
> > corners of the document symbol nearby.
> > And the radial gradient now employed doesn't suggest modularity like the
> > broken conical gradient did.
> >
> > I'm being nit-picky. I'm sorry. I'll be quiet now.
> > -Nik
>
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