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Hybrid Rainbow · 09:27 PM

Hello people. This is my first post here (I just registered myself ^^)
Well, my name is Giancarlo and I'm a graphic designer

I'm actually a windows user but I love everything about macs
That's why I'm making a Mac OS X theme based on my site design
and a little of aqua flavour

The theme comes in two variants
The one in the teaser is the Regular one and u'll see the other soon

Here's the teaser image:

I also have planned to make two icon sets for each theme.
Well. For more info go to my site
The Magic Marble Project

Thanks for your time. And I would appreciate any comments

Komisar · Aug 21, 2004, 01:31 AM

Wow very sleek and smooth theme, i love the buttons and the whole feel i can take from the teaser. I can't wait to see the finished producted. Good work!

Luca Rescigno · Aug 21, 2004, 01:33 AM

That's cool! It looks very clean, kind of bubbly and cartoony. A lot of people complain about themes very similar to Aqua being the most prevalent, but this one really looks nice. I look forward to seeing the finished one, and the extra variant.

Seph · Aug 21, 2004, 01:42 AM

Excellent job Gian

Just keep it up

...

Can't wait to grace my dualie with it

Apfhex · Aug 21, 2004, 02:42 AM

I've seen your site before and was surprised that there was no Mac stuff. This theme looks excellent and I hope it works out. You should get someone to convert your icons to OS X too!

SafariX · Aug 21, 2004, 02:49 AM

Nice work, any comments on color variations?

Hybrid Rainbow · Aug 21, 2004, 03:07 AM

Originally posted by Apfhex:
I've seen your site before and was surprised that there was no Mac stuff. This theme looks excellent and I hope it works out. You should get someone to convert your icons to OS X too!

Thnx everyone. And yup, I'll make someone convert them

Seph..u there? heheh

And about the color variations. The other theme is called Hibrido Neon Metal. It's just metal with some glowing buttons and tabs... u'll see it soon

eme · Aug 21, 2004, 04:02 AM

This theme is looking great... i sure hope you keep theming after you finish these one

Fonzie · Aug 21, 2004, 05:45 AM

Great teaser!

Who will make the theme ? Since you are a Windows user I assume that you can only load PearPC and do it there ? And do it hella slow !?

It would be awesome to see the clock and mediaplayer that you have on your site made available for Konfabulator !

redboy · Aug 21, 2004, 05:56 AM

Wow, that�s really nice. Looking forward to it

Lancer409 · Aug 21, 2004, 06:20 AM

really cool theme. i'd use it

cube3 · Aug 21, 2004, 06:35 AM

nice looking stuff.

mac15 · Aug 21, 2004, 08:55 AM

Thats really nice, it seems there are alot of Siro inspired themes rolling out.

philcozz · Aug 21, 2004, 11:29 AM

That is one that looks like a daily user for me!

Tarambana · Aug 21, 2004, 11:46 AM

Wow! If you had submitted this one tho the macthemes contest, I tell you, it would had been a winner! It is very nice.

Good luck with it (though I don't think you'll need it seeing that a well known themer has already been contacted).

fireside · Aug 21, 2004, 12:23 PM

Originally posted by mac15:
Thats really nice, it seems there are alot of Siro inspired themes rolling out.

i fail to see how this is siro inspired..

but its a nice theme otherwise. its looking good.

bbxstudio · Aug 21, 2004, 01:41 PM

Hmmm... wonder why the english+japanese theme identity idea?

eFX · Aug 21, 2004, 02:09 PM

Is that a default japanese lettering? the characters feel like omega
btw meant to ask but can since other omega forums are locked but below the omega name bbx is that number 70?

This theme looks no bad reminds me of some windows design cant put my finger on it as it has that soft look to the controls
When first saw that preview reminded me of MacThemes mockup competition winners preview quite cool the SS except the theme feels like any other aqua style of some sort.

Ji Eun · Aug 21, 2004, 03:26 PM

HR, i know you're planning at least one other variant of this fantastic-looking theme, i just hope we'll see traffic light titlebar widgets in the same style as the widgets in the all-blue version. looking forward to your work, as always. :-]

fireside · Aug 21, 2004, 04:38 PM

Originally posted by bbxstudio:
Hmmm... wonder why the english+japanese theme identity idea?

perhaps because his entire site is like that?

thats mighty arrogant of you bbx.

Komisar · Aug 21, 2004, 04:44 PM

I would have said that before you fireside, but i just thought you would enjoy saying that. BBX your smart ass comments aren't very appreciated.

Hybrid Rainbow · Aug 21, 2004, 05:03 PM

Hey, thanks guys I'm very glad you like it ^^
Oh and stop figthing over there, let's all be good friends...
ok that sounded dorky

Anyway. I hope u like when u see the rest of the theme elements
and a preview of the Neon Metal variant is coming

Holigen · Aug 21, 2004, 05:35 PM

Very nice looking, I like the inclusion of that color, there have been too many white themes lately.

And just because I have to do something about this:

Originally posted by Komisar:
BBX your smart ass comments aren't very appreciated
-----------
The Switchboard
"Your source for free photoshop tutorials."

Since theres only like two ps tutorials in there, I wouldnt really call it a source of anything. Also, how was it smart a$$? It may have been arrogant but definitely not smart a$$, maybe you should check a dictionary man. Komisar, your comments arent very appreciated...

'nuff said

Komisar · Aug 21, 2004, 06:06 PM

I'm sorry its not up to your par, holligen. I guess what i said was out of context. You are right i was wrong and i'll admit it, i guess i got carried away holligen. Thank you for putting me my place.... But as far as the switchboard goes lets save that for another day. And its not two ps tutorials its three as of monday. And also why bring that into this conversation that was just as out of place as my previous statement.

Hybrid Rainbow · Aug 21, 2004, 06:26 PM

Oh... I haven't seen that tutorial at the switchboard man....
If I would know, the spotlight effect I made probably would look a little better hehehe
And hey... listen to the dork

and don't fight no more

fireside · Aug 21, 2004, 06:29 PM

Originally posted by Holigen:
Since theres only like two ps tutorials in there, I wouldnt really call it a source of anything.

looks like you should be the one checking the dictionary:

[n] One, such as a person or document, that supplies information.

just because they only have 2 tutorials doesn't mean they're not a source.

Komisar, your comments arent very appreciated...

and everyone is just waiting for you to post something...

Holigen · Aug 21, 2004, 06:34 PM

Just to respect Hybrid I wont carry this out any longer, but fs, you seriously need an attitude adjustment.

fireside · Aug 21, 2004, 06:36 PM

ps: bbx was being a smartass.

as can be seen here on dictionary.com (for someone who tells people to check the dictionary you don't seem to do it a lot) smart ass is a synonym to "smart aleck" which can mean: "n : an upstart who makes conceited, sardonic, insolent comments"

and if you don't know what conceited, sardonic, or insolent means, i'll gladly give you the definitions.

Fonzie · Aug 21, 2004, 06:47 PM

it's like that old Modern Talking song; "Words, don't come easy to me, how can I find a way for me to say........"

In Before The Lock��

fireside · Aug 21, 2004, 06:51 PM

Originally posted by Hybrid Rainbow:
Oh... I haven't seen that tutorial at the switchboard man....
If I would know, the spotlight effect I made probably would look a little better hehehe
And hey... listen to the dork and don't fight no more

i think you spotlight looks fine. it would look better if the window didn't have the shadow behind it, but other than that, its a fine spotlight.

ps: SOWWY FOR DERAILING THE THREAD, I LOVE YOU GUYZ.

Fat7at · Aug 21, 2004, 07:01 PM

It looks awesome Hybrid I wish you'd do a varient with the smaller min/max/close gliphs maybe as a sub style I think it would own as just about every osx theme has those glyphs

TheSpaz · Aug 21, 2004, 07:06 PM

Aha! Looks like BBX has some competition now... hmm... who will come first? The clock is ticking guys!

Hybrid Rainbow · 10:59 PM

Originally posted by Fat7at:
It looks awesome Hybrid I wish you'd do a varient with the smaller min/max/close gliphs maybe as a sub style I think it would own as just about every osx theme has those glyphs

Maybe u shouldn't use my teaser to make ur point

And I like the glyphs as they are

Fat7at · Aug 21, 2004, 07:46 PM

Originally posted by Hybrid Rainbow:
Maybe u shouldn't use my teaser to make ur point
And I like the glyphs as they are

ok sorry

Banghazi · Aug 21, 2004, 09:10 PM

I like the baby blue, but... there are going to be other color variations, right?

Hybrid Rainbow · 09:32 PM

Originally posted by Banghazi:
I like the baby blue, but... there are going to be other color variations, right?

uhmm haven't thought about that... let me finish the design first...
there is a lot to do. And making color variations would depend on who would port this theme too. So, anyway. Why don't u give me some color ideas

[edit] Oh, maybe Graphite, Black and Olive

[/edit]

Komisar · 10:09 PM

Fireside thank you for you support.

ender2002 · Aug 21, 2004, 10:07 PM

this is wwwwwaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyy better than omega IMHO.

awesome site btw. is there an eta on a mac version of those aveTunes faces. they're f'in sweet. could you give someone permission to port them to konfabulator!?

Ji Eun · Aug 21, 2004, 10:58 PM

Originally posted by Hybrid Rainbow:
uhmm haven't thought about that... let me finish the design first...
there is a lot to do. And making color variations would depend on who would port this theme too. So, anyway. Why don't u give me some color ideas

[edit] Oh, maybe Graphite, Black and Olive [/edit]

*cough* traffic light colored glyphs *cough*

onegaishimasu.

p.s. nice job crapping in hybrid rainbow's thread, gentlemen.

Hybrid Rainbow · Aug 21, 2004, 11:03 PM

Originally posted by Ji Eun:
*cough* traffic light colored glyphs *cough*
onegaishimasu.

Really? uhmmm I'll see how that looks

Oh, and about those avetunes skins... I think if someone
wants to port them, just has to write me ([email protected])

Banghazi · Aug 22, 2004, 01:40 AM

Originally posted by Hybrid Rainbow:
uhmm haven't thought about that... let me finish the design first...
there is a lot to do. And making color variations would depend on who would port this theme too. So, anyway. Why don't u give me some color ideas

[edit] Oh, maybe Graphite, Black and Olive [/edit]

I was thinking something neutral might look sharp.. maybe some kinda cream/sepia color or shiny black, I dunno..

oooh this just came to mind; what about something glossy & iridescent, like fly's eyes...?

good luck

angelmb · Aug 22, 2004, 05:49 AM

precioso !

�where could I get the Trash icon shown here ?

Gracias !

Fonzie · Aug 22, 2004, 06:23 AM

Originally posted by angelmb:
precioso !

�where could I get the Trash icon shown here ?

Gracias !

That's either the original from Apple or the trash from G5 System by Dave Brasgalla or TiSystem by ???

Happy hunting

Fonzie · Aug 22, 2004, 06:28 AM

Originally posted by Hybrid Rainbow:
Really? uhmmm I'll see how that looks
Oh, and about those avetunes skins... I think if someone
wants to port them, just has to write me ([email protected])

Originallyy posted by Me:
Great teaser!

Who will make the theme ? Since you are a Windows user I assume that you can only load PearPC and do it there ? And do it hella slow !?

It would be awesome to see the clock and mediaplayer that you have on your site made available for Konfabulator !

What was wrong with my question Hybrid Rainbow ? I asked the same as ender2002 did and then some. This is just to stop me from asking anymore. If you don't respond to this then I get the hint

I know that they were not direct questions but I think you can figure it out.

TheSpaz · Aug 22, 2004, 10:11 AM

Originally posted by Hybrid Rainbow:
Hello people. This is my first post here (I just registered myself ^^)
Well, my name is Giancarlo and I'm a graphic designer
I'm actually a windows user but I love everything about macs
That's why I'm making a Mac OS X theme based on my site design
and a little of aqua flavour The theme comes in two variants
The one in the teaser is the Regular one and u'll see the other soon

Here's the teaser image:

I also have planned to make two icon sets for each theme.
Well. For more info go to my site
The Magic Marble Project

Thanks for your time. And I would appreciate any comments

Can you make the PUSH buttons and scroll bars the same color and style as the tabs? The Aqua buttons look out of place in that screenshot... does anyone else agree with me?

renn · Aug 22, 2004, 10:42 AM

looking great..would love to see a aluminium/graphite variation on that baby, anyways..i wouldn't even compare this to omega, 'cause: we've only seen omega icons/itunes remote, omega is a DARK theme people, and on my lcd this theme really doesn't look dark.

keep it up

fireside · Aug 22, 2004, 02:01 PM

Originally posted by TheSpaz:
Can you make the PUSH buttons and scroll bars the same color and style as the tabs? The Aqua buttons look out of place in that screenshot... does anyone else agree with me?

agreed.

renn · Aug 22, 2004, 02:59 PM

same here

Hybrid Rainbow · Aug 22, 2004, 03:25 PM

Originally posted by renn:
same here

Actually they where that way at the beginning...but they didn't look quite right I think... I'll ask for more opinions anyway

philcozz · Aug 22, 2004, 03:31 PM

Originally posted by TheSpaz:
Can you make the PUSH buttons and scroll bars the same color and style as the tabs? The Aqua buttons look out of place in that screenshot... does anyone else agree with me?

My hunch is to agree as well, although I also trust the designer's take on it. Perhaps a mock up of both versions side-by-side would help...

Either way, I am looking forward to the theme's eventual release!