[Qgis-developer] Webpage

Wed Nov 14 01:38:43 PST 2012

Hi

My 2c - I really like Mathieu's evolutionary proposal. At the same time
running a contest to see what other ideas we can shake out of the trees
seems like a good idea (just be sure to include Mathieu's proposal too!).
Now would definately be a good time to run such a contest.

Regards

Tim

On Wed, Nov 14, 2012 at 10:43 AM, Mathieu Pellerin <nirvn.asia at gmail.com>wrote:

> Vincent,
>
> Re modern-looking and professional, the above proposal tries to improve
> the situation there. I believe it does so successfully, but then again it's
> my subjective opinion :)
>
> I think the "not professional" might be in big part due to the absence of
> high resolution versions of the logo to be used for launcher icons and
> documentation (see
> http://download.osgeo.org/qgis/doc/manual/qgis-1.7.0_user_guide_en.pdf).
> The fact that the proposal is vector-based allows ppl to blow up the logo
> to very large scales for training session posters, be used on t-shirts,
> etc. I think that should help improve QGIS' branding / image.
>
> Also, the proposal isn't one that pushes for a revolution, just an
> incremental refinement so that there can be a easily reachable agreement on
> using it to improve situation quickly (especially needed for better linux
> integration, see screenshots attached to the issue). A completely new logo
> might still be desirable down the road, that ain't for me to decide :)
>
>
> On Wed, Nov 14, 2012 at 3:34 PM, Vincent Picavet <vincent.ml at oslandia.com>wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> > Speaking of website improvement, I've just dropped in a proposal for a
>> > refined - and more importantly _vector-based_ - QGIS logo here:
>> > http://hub.qgis.org/issues/6688
>> >
>> > I've tried to stick to the original logo as much as possible as clearly
>> > many people are emotionally attached to the current logo. Hopefully, the
>> > proposal also refines the logo with more subtle lightning.
>> >
>> > Having QGIS' website use _one_ standard logo throughout (i.e. header
>> logo,
>> > download button logo, etc.) would already be a nice improvement.
>> >
>> > Hope this can be of use to the project.
>>
>> Concerning the logo, could we have a definitive and community-based poll
>> or
>> contest on the 2.0 version logo ?
>>
>> I know the current one has supporters, and it has been there for a long
>> time,
>> charged with emotion and all. I like it for that reason too, but it is
>> definitly not professional neither modern-looking.
>> I get this remark quite often during training session, and it is quite
>> sad for
>> the QGIS «branding» as a professionnal and serious tool.
>>
>> Vincent
>>
>> >
>> > Cheers,
>> >
>> > Math
>> >
>> > On Wed, Nov 14, 2012 at 5:48 AM, Tim Sutton <lists at linfiniti.com>
>> wrote:
>> > > Hi
>> > >
>> > > Yes I have seen it. With no disrespect to the GRASS folks I think it
>> has
>> > > enough problems that I would not like to copy it on our site. My
>> > > (hopefully) constructive criticisms:
>> > >
>> > > * its very busy
>> > > * it doesnt have good whitespace balance e.g. module of the day box
>> with
>> > > screenshots box floating to the right
>> > > * I love jquery but jquery css is looking old already
>> > > * there are too many underlines [ ] >> > and other characters that
>> > > distract attention and make it look not so friendly
>> > > * the panels on the left (search, latest news, map) should have been
>> put
>> > > to the right
>> > > * there is too much white space in the heading area
>> > > * the logo really needs a refresh
>> > > * the heavy green bars distract your eye away from the content
>> > > * there are too many different font sizes and font styles
>> > > * the drop down menus feel visually disconnected from the tabs the
>> spring
>> > > from and menus from tabs just feels kinda wierd
>> > >
>> > > In short it could really use a designer to introduce balance, correct
>> > > emphasis and remove distractions
>> > >
>> > > As such I would not be supportive of using it for our site I suggest
>> to
>> > > wait for the sphinx theme based on bootstrap to come out and then
>> start
>> > > moving our web content into that. We will do some customisations for
>> the
>> > > QGIS front page and Richard has been making awesome progress in
>> getting a
>> > > well put together bootstrap based sphinx theme in place for us when we
>> > > can then skin using any bootstrap theme (e.g. checkout some of the
>> > > themes at http://bootswatch.com/).
>> > >
>> > > So -1 from me
>> > >
>> > > Regards
>> > >
>> > > Tim
>> > >
>> > > On Wed, Nov 14, 2012 at 12:14 AM, Werner Macho
>> <werner.macho at gmail.com>wrote:
>> > >> Hi there!
>> > >>
>> > >> Anyone seen the new GRASS Webpage?
>> > >> I really like the clean and intuitive style with lots of information
>> > >> presented clearly on the top page ..
>> > >> Probably we can adapt it to "our" new webpage?
>> > >> It even looks good on mobile phones ..
>> > >>
>> > >> Opinions on that?
>> > >>
>> > >> kind regards
>> > >> Werner
>> > >> _______________________________________________
>> > >> Qgis-developer mailing list
>> > >> Qgis-developer at lists.osgeo.org
>> > >> http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/qgis-developer
>> > >
>> > > --
>> > > Tim Sutton - QGIS Project Steering Committee Member (Release  Manager)
>> > > ==============================================
>> > > Please do not email me off-list with technical
>> > > support questions. Using the lists will gain
>> > > more exposure for your issues and the knowledge
>> > > surrounding your issue will be shared with all.
>> > >
>> > > Visit http://linfiniti.com to find out about:
>> > >  * QGIS programming and support services
>> > >  * Mapserver and PostGIS based hosting plans
>> > >  * FOSS Consulting Services
>> > >
>> > > Skype: timlinux
>> > > Irc: timlinux on #qgis at freenode.net
>> > > ==============================================
>> > >
>> > > _______________________________________________
>> > > Qgis-developer mailing list
>> > > Qgis-developer at lists.osgeo.org
>> > > http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/qgis-developer
>> _______________________________________________
>> Qgis-developer mailing list
>> Qgis-developer at lists.osgeo.org
>> http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/qgis-developer
>>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Qgis-developer mailing list
> Qgis-developer at lists.osgeo.org
> http://lists.osgeo.org/mailman/listinfo/qgis-developer
>
>

-- 
Tim Sutton - QGIS Project Steering Committee Member (Release  Manager)
==============================================
Please do not email me off-list with technical
support questions. Using the lists will gain
more exposure for your issues and the knowledge
surrounding your issue will be shared with all.

Visit http://linfiniti.com to find out about:
 * QGIS programming and support services
 * Mapserver and PostGIS based hosting plans
 * FOSS Consulting Services
Skype: timlinux
Irc: timlinux on #qgis at freenode.net
==============================================
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/qgis-developer/attachments/20121114/3acc1e88/attachment-0001.html>