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NetworkShadow · Jun 10, 2003, 08:19 PM

I'm looking for a nice dark icon set (black best) to match SS TuXedo. So far I haven't found anything I like.... Any suggestions?

Dace · Jun 10, 2003, 11:01 PM

Originally posted by NetworkShadow:
I'm looking for a nice dark icon set (black best) to match SS TuXedo. So far I haven't found anything I like.... Any suggestions?

I would have suggested my DSX-I but they have yellow in them. How about the Tux'n'tosh icons?

Link: http://xicons.com/designer/214/index.html

NetworkShadow · Jun 10, 2003, 11:39 PM

hmmm no it's got some nice icons but I don't like the folers. I'll keep looking, or make my own if I get the time.

Fluid · Jun 11, 2003, 12:36 AM

Here are some good ones. A little shiny though. http://mixthepix.com/index2.php?icon=46

TheDisaster · Jun 11, 2003, 01:39 PM

They're pretty dark, but it's a matter of opinion whether or not they'd work for what you want. Check out the Silver System Icons here; http://www.ResExcellence.com/archive...1/system.shtml

Dace · Jun 11, 2003, 01:52 PM

Originally posted by TheDisaster:
They're pretty dark, but it's a matter of opinion whether or not they'd work for what you want. Check out the Silver System Icons here; http://www.ResExcellence.com/archive...1/system.shtml

Hey!

My DSX-I are listed there as well.

NetworkShadow · Jun 11, 2003, 02:37 PM

ya the DSX ones are cool, but the yellow doesn't work with tuxedo...

Lew · Jun 11, 2003, 05:43 PM

How about these?

mrtew · Jun 11, 2003, 10:47 PM

Originally posted by GFive:
How about these?

Wow, those are hot! Normally I don't like 'Folder' style icons at all, but those are really nice looking.

Dace · Jun 11, 2003, 11:01 PM

Originally posted by GFive:
How about these?

Me no likey, no offense, but it looks too "made-with-Photoshop-filters-only-and-quickly-put-together-with-little-to-no-creativity".

Lew · 07:51 AM

Originally posted by Dace:
Me no likey, no offense, but it looks too "made-with-Photoshop-filters-only-and-quickly-put-together-with-little-to-no-creativity".

Probably because that's exactly what they are (apart from the 'quickly' bit)

I made these ages ago when I was trying to learn to use Photoshop Elements 1.0 back in the OS X 10.1 days. They actually took ages due to a lot of hand-tweaking (not to mention the fact that the icons on the folder were actually screen-grabbed from TextEdit because Classic's font smoothing looked like arse).

Besides, they were meant to be reminiscent of the styling of the G3 PowerBooks. Bearing that in mind I think they work quite well.

Dace · Jun 12, 2003, 11:03 AM

Well I still don't like them, sorry.

How about this folder:

It's a mockup I created with Illustrator and Photoshop, I was inspired by Paul Boyer's "LaST (Cobalt)" icons (since I'm unable to come up with original folders)as well by, of course,TuXedo. I plan on completing this icon set and releasing it later on...like it or not.

Giano · Jun 12, 2003, 11:10 AM

oh my GOD!!!!!
release it release it release it release it....!!!!

Lew · Jun 12, 2003, 11:40 AM

no offense, but it looks too "made-with-Photoshop-filters-only-and-quickly-put-together-with-little-to-no-creativity".

Oh and BTW, putting "no offence" before pissing on someone's work doesn't make it any less offensive. Thanks for the "little to no creativity" bit

Dace · Jun 12, 2003, 01:02 PM

Originally posted by GFive:
Oh and BTW, putting "no offence" before pissing on someone's work doesn't make it any less offensive. Thanks for the "little to no creativity" bit

Someone's a little too sensitive. Take it as creative criticism. I wasn't putting them down, I was simply stating my own personal opinion. You even said it yourself "(...)I was trying to learn to use Photoshop Elements(...)", so it's normal they look "amateur-ish". And I hate to say it, but you can't honestly tell me that you put much creativity into the icons...they resemble folders and they have the default icons. I thought you hadn't taken offense judging by your second post, what changed? Feel free to put down my folder; I don't mind, I like the way my folder came out and that's what matters.

Lew · Jun 12, 2003, 01:23 PM

Originally posted by Dace:
Feel free to put down my folder

Why would I do that. It's a nice design. Reminds me of the NeXT folders a little.

Zimphire · Jun 12, 2003, 02:25 PM

Originally posted by Dace:
Me no likey, no offense, but it looks too "made-with-Photoshop-filters-only-and-quickly-put-together-with-little-to-no-creativity".

I take it you are well experienced in that way of doing things?

Zimphire · Jun 12, 2003, 02:28 PM

Originally posted by GFive:
Why would I do that. It's a nice design. Reminds me of the NeXT folders a little.

He needs to do something about the jaggies though.

Dace · Jun 12, 2003, 04:59 PM

Originally posted by Zimphire:
I take it you are well experienced in that way of doing things?

Yup, I am. That's how I started out learning Photoshop, first just using filters and then slowly learning how to create the effects myself. How did u start out? You probably already were an expert even before ever using Photoshop..right?

And yeah I'm aware about the jaggies, thanks for pointing it out...didn't think they mattered too much, but if you noticed, then I'll have to fix them. It's a work in progress, even plan to add a drop shadow.

Originally posted by GFive:
Why would I do that. It's a nice design. Reminds me of the NeXT folders a little.

It's not surprising they remind you of NeXT icons...since the LaST icons were inspired by them and now I'm inspired by the LaST icons.

Zimphire · Jun 12, 2003, 05:10 PM

Originally posted by Dace:
Yup, I am. That's how I started out learning Photoshop, first just using filters and then slowly learning how to create the effects myself. How did u start out? You probably already were an expert even before ever using Photoshop..right?

Of course not. But I didn't get good by belittling others work, trying to make myself feel better about my own.

Dace · Jun 12, 2003, 05:24 PM

Originally posted by Zimphire:
Of course not. But I didn't get good by belittling others work, trying to make myself feel better about my own.

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I wasn't "belittling" anybody's work...I was being honest. "The harder the truth, the truer the friend that says it". If I created folders like that I wouldn't be happy...I was simply telling him to ease up on the filters and try something creative rather than plain. I'm sure he can do better, so why settle for less?

Zimphire · Jun 12, 2003, 06:58 PM

Originally posted by Dace:
I wasn't "belittling" anybody's work...I was being honest. "The harder the truth, the truer the friend that says it". If I created folders like that I wouldn't be happy...I was simply telling him to ease up on the filters and try something creative rather than plain. I'm sure he can do better, so why settle for less?

There is nothing wrong with constructive criticism. I just believe such things could have been done with a little more tact and less condescending attitude that is all.

"made-with-Photoshop-filters-only-and-quickly-put-together-with-little-to-no-creativity"

Doesn't follow along with constructive criticism. IMHO of course.

NetworkShadow · Jun 12, 2003, 07:33 PM

Originally posted by Dace:
Well I still don't like them, sorry.

How about this folder:

It's a mockup I created with Illustrator and Photoshop, I was inspired by Paul Boyer's "LaST (Cobalt)" icons (since I'm unable to come up with original folders)as well by, of course,TuXedo. I plan on completing this icon set and releasing it later on...like it or not.

It could use some hi-lights to bring-out the edges and string, but looks nice. Make sure you work on the smallest and toolbar sizes just as much as the full size cuz I don't know anyone who uses the full size on anything but the desktop.

Zimphire · Jun 12, 2003, 08:05 PM

Originally posted by NetworkShadow:
It could use some hi-lights to bring-out the edges and string, but looks nice. Make sure you work on the smallest and toolbar sizes just as much as the full size cuz I don't know anyone who uses the full size on anything but the desktop.

Yeah if it doesn't look good at 32pixels don't use it.

I've seen lots of icons that look good, but at 32pixels look like crap.

swiz · Jun 12, 2003, 11:54 PM

Originally posted by Zimphire:
Yeah if it doesn't look good at 32pixels don't use it.

I've seen lots of icons that look good, but at 32pixels look like crap.

True dat.
Ive made alot of icons but when I make alternate sizes I wasnt happy with them so I never release them. heh