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BrandonCorbin · 08:36 PM

This is my first, so please give me some advice... thanks.

Its obviously not complete, I just wanted to get some ideas from people before I continue.

blackdog12345 · Sep 17, 2004, 12:55 PM

Originally posted by BrandonCorbin:
This is my first, so please give me some advice... thanks.

Its obviously not complete, I just wanted to get some ideas from people before I continue.

very nice work it does need some work but your going the right way keep up the good work

penguinn · Sep 17, 2004, 01:04 PM

once u theme the elements that are still aqua, the theme will be amazing

great job

monkeybrain · Sep 17, 2004, 01:12 PM

That is brilliant. It's like a very professional aqua. Is that a texture on the toolbar, window top? Hard to make out in the picture, but looks cool.

BrandonCorbin · Sep 17, 2004, 01:22 PM

Yes, I was going to incorporate subtle textures. If there is one thing that drives me nuts its over done textures, but I think they can have their place in the UI, expecially to make main elements stand out a bit...

BrandonCorbin · 02:36 PM

Added a few more elements, and made a consistant texture... Thoughts?

B

nanovivid · Sep 17, 2004, 02:05 PM

beautiful.

monkeybrain · Sep 17, 2004, 02:14 PM

I think I prefer the first texture, or at least I think the second one is too dark.

bluevertical · Sep 17, 2004, 02:30 PM

quite nice. i would have to say i like the 2nd one best.
keep up the great work. i look forward to seeing this one develop.
peace.
bv.

BrandonCorbin · Sep 17, 2004, 02:40 PM

Thanks, now I just need to learn how to actually make it a theme!

boy8cookie · Sep 17, 2004, 02:44 PM

hmmmmm.

quite similar imo.

BrandonCorbin · Sep 17, 2004, 02:47 PM

Well crap... Maybe its time to start another one.

blackdog12345 · Sep 17, 2004, 02:49 PM

Originally posted by boy8cookie:
hmmmmm.

quite similar imo.

ahh no

BrandonCorbin · Sep 17, 2004, 02:57 PM

Well considering Im having a Manic Episode right now, my guess is I will never actually finish this. So if anyone wants the templates (I have it in a Fireworks PNG) just let me know, Im more than willing to let it go. This might become a habit of mine.. Get manic, design a theme, and release it to the wild.

rhythmicmoose · Sep 17, 2004, 04:15 PM

Looking nice. Reminds me a bit of the Simple Gray theme in the mockup contest that later swapped out the gray for a carbon fiber texture.

Oh, and a suggestions for anyone that ever makes a theme from now on... don't use an 'x' for the x widget, just take the '+' and rotate it 45 degrees. Looks much better in my opinion.

BrandonCorbin · Sep 17, 2004, 04:22 PM

Just for you moose...

And you are right... it looks a lot better.

Twister · Sep 17, 2004, 05:48 PM

I love it! Build it please.

kwyjiboy · Sep 17, 2004, 06:41 PM

FINISH THEME

Actually, my suggestion is to replace ALL horizonal scanlines with vertical ones, if possible.

swiz · Sep 17, 2004, 07:02 PM

Brandon, if you email the dev files to me I will mess around with them. Although I do need to get the Simple Gray theme done still

swizcore:at:swizcore:dot:com

BrandonCorbin · Sep 17, 2004, 07:29 PM

Originally posted by swiz:
Brandon, if you email the dev files to me I will mess around with them. Although I do need to get the Simple Gray theme done still

swizcore:at:swizcore:dot:com

Man, Im a bit honored! The email is on its way.

Mike S. · Sep 17, 2004, 07:31 PM

Does the "arrows button" on the drop menu look a little thick to anyone else?

It seems kind of "tall" to me, like it's jotting out a bit much when it should be level with the rest of the control. What is that called? A bevel?

Aside from that, I think it's a very nice appearance.

BrandonCorbin · 08:07 PM

I agree. There isnt a bevel there, but it totally looks like there is. Its the overlaping of the lines. But it should be plum with the label... Thanks!

CreepingDeth · Sep 17, 2004, 09:40 PM

Originally posted by BrandonCorbin:
I agree. There isnt a bevel there, but it totally looks like there is. Its the overlaping of the lines. But it should be plum with the label... Thanks!

Not bad, but one suggestion: the push buttons on the left part (the gray ones) look XP-ish. Glassify them.

I see you like Diabolous in Musica.

swiz · Sep 18, 2004, 12:19 AM

Originally posted by CreepingDeath:
Not bad, but one suggestion: the push buttons on the left part (the gray ones) look XP-ish. Glassify them.

I see you like Diabolous in Musica.

Slayer kills!

penguinn · Sep 18, 2004, 12:55 AM

i hate it how everyone says that some theme looks like another.
there are so many themes out there that they will begin to look alike. Soon we're going to get to the point where the exact same theme will come from 2 people

.....

i can't wait to see the finished theme

BrandonCorbin · Sep 18, 2004, 08:49 AM

I would like to thank Slayer, for whom none of this would be possible...

crooner · Sep 18, 2004, 05:53 PM

Originally posted by penguinn:
i hate it how everyone says that some theme looks like another.
there are so many themes out there that they will begin to look alike. Soon we're going to get to the point where the exact same theme will come from 2 people .....

i can't wait to see the finished theme

Here, here!
The more themers there are, the more similar some theme elements may become. Just part of the developmental cycle of things. Let's not discourage a themer in the early stages of something. Remember... the sincerest form of flattery is imitation.

cruciarius · Sep 18, 2004, 06:04 PM

so far, i prefer the first picture of this theme. i'm not too fond of the vertical stripes.