User interface.

[Shawn Gordon]

At 11:28 AM 2/7/2001, you wrote:
>I'd like to take this opportunity to pipe in :)  I've been using Paint Shop
>Pro under windows and I think it has a lot going for it.
>
>I agree with Sean that imaging software has different UI requirements than
>other programs.
>
>Also, is Krayon development open to volunteers?  I was getting ready to
>start a graphics app of my own, but would rather help out on an existing
>project.  I have an idea for a feature that isn't in any other graphics app
>I'm aware of.
>
>Thanks,
>Warren

I know that John would LOVE to have more people working on this 
stuff.  Just get coordinated.



> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: kimageshop-admin@max.tat.physik.uni-tuebingen.de
> > [mailto:kimageshop-admin@max.tat.physik.uni-tuebingen.de]On Behalf Of
> > Sean Pecor
> > Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2001 1:11 PM
> > To: kimageshop@max.tat.physik.uni-tuebingen.de
> > Subject: User interface.
> >
> >
> > Hey John,
> >
> > <question>
> > Would you be willing to take a serious look at a user interface
> > concept for
> > Krayon if I mocked one up? Some of the changes I'd propose are
> > dramatic, so
> > some requests aren't for the short term, but I'm already seeing
> > the gestation
> > in Krayon of an interface that I'm not going to love. I'd love it
> > more than
> > Gimp, of course, but I love most things more than Gimp, so we're
> > not making
> > much progress :).
> > </question>
> >
> > <ego>
> > I've used Photoshop for 6 years, Gimp for about 9 months,
> > Lightwave 3D for
> > several years. I'm an accomplished software developer, and
> > through my small
> > company (www.digitalspinner.com) I've led the design of over 100
> > web sites
> > using the aforementioned tools.
> > </ego>
> >
> > <reasoning>
> > I think Krayon has the potential to evolve into a powerful and productive
> > tool for digital design (web sites, multimedia, etc.). However,
> > I'm watching
> > user interface rules being applied to Krayon that are meant more for
> > text-oriented applications like Kwrite, Kword, etc.
> > </reasoning>
> >
> > I've got some sound concepts that a) aren't frustrating like
> > kivio's wierd
> > panels, and b) significantly decrease mouse clicks and cursor
> > movement that
> > ultimately slow down and obstruct the creative process.
> >
> > All the best,
> >
> > Sean.
> >
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> > # Digital Spinner / President.
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Regards,

Shawn Gordon
President
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