[squeak-dev] Re: looks evolution

Andreas Raab andreas.raab at gmx.de
Thu Apr 22 15:42:16 UTC 2010


On 4/22/2010 8:21 AM, Ian Trudel wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I am all about improving the visual appearance of Squeak. I would
> perhaps consider prioritizing a consistent and coherent user interface
> instead. There are still some needs in this area.
>
> An idea of mine may spark some interest, as far as look-and-feel is
> concerned. Our community could contact DeviantArt and ask if they
> would be helping us to get contributions for a complete UI from their
> community. It could be a simple text "Squeak needs your help!" on
> their main page and we could set up a page with our requirements.

I like the idea. Does anyone have connections into that community? A 
cold-call probably won't get you very far but if someone who is 
established in this (or a similar) community would pose the idea it 
might get more responses. I would definitely support it.

Cheers,
   - Andreas

> See http://www.deviantart.com/
>
> We've got competent developers here. We could get competent graphic
> artists to help us. It's a fancy idea but we don't get if we don't
> ask. Then we beat everyone else with the best UI ever. ;)
>
> Ian.




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