Buttons, was: About Amarok's interface design (follow up)

[Thomas Pfeiffer]

> Leo Franchi schrieb am Freitag 23 Oktober 2009:
> > The problem I have with these buttons is that we're not a spaceship. Even
> > in that mockup, which is already pretty far out there in terms of visual
> > branding, the control buttons stick out  when i'm looking at even a small
> > screenshot. The harsh corners/ends of the buttons look much more
> > "stylized" than the rest of the interface---more of a fun toy than a
> > desktop application.

Personally I think that although Lee's buttons walk a thin line between 
seriousness and spaciness, they are still serious enough.

> 
> I'm only a user, not a amarok developer, but I have to agree. They look
>  nice but out of place with the current amarok style. I think the main
>  problem with the buttons is that they are round and stand out too much. It
>  would look much better if they were integrated into a common background.
>  Have a look at my mockups.
> More boring than the other ones, but I think there would be less people who
> don't like it.

The first one might be a good compromise. The second one just seems to have 
too many angles.
> 
> Regards,
> Mathias
> 
Regards,
Thomas