Attached are a few mockups exploring some different ideas to improve the overall look. I tried to keep most elements quite similar to what is currently available.<br><br>These 3 mockups demonstrate the idea of using a simple gradient background image with a simple gradient design (stripes in this case), layered on top of the background.<br>
<br>The gradient background is colored, which results in a different appearance throughout. Depending on the background color, the text color is set as either black or white (white on darker bakground, black on lighter background). <br>
<br>By carefully setting the transparency on Media Sources, Playlist, and Context, only modification of text color needed to be made when changing background colors.<br><br> When looking at the 'gray' screenshot, you will notice a different Applets navigation. This allows selection of a specific applet, similar to what is currently available in the context toolbar. You'll also notice the ' + ' and ' X ' buttons, those are for adding / removing applets.<br>
<br>The 'bluegray' and 'blackgray' screenshots show the use of different colored backgrounds.<br><br>Please let me know if you have any other suggestions. Thanks!<br><br>- Lee<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">
On Sat, Oct 17, 2009 at 2:42 PM, Kevin Funk <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:krf@gmx.de">krf@gmx.de</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;">
<div class="im">> I did a concept sketch on this like 6 months ago (just as personal mind<br>
> game)<br>
><br>
> <a href="http://cloudcity.sourceforge.net/amarok/#playlist" target="_blank">http://cloudcity.sourceforge.net/amarok/#playlist</a><br>
><br>
> If anyone is interested in this direction i could work on a mockup and/or<br>
> play (together with Nikolaj) on the playlist itemdelegate.<br>
<br>
</div>Mockups are always good, and better than thousand words.<br>
I'd say give it a go!<br>
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