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Kith Intrepid
"Kith Intrepid" is a theme based "Kith" (Hardy), the lightweight cousin of the "Union" theme. The goal of the theme is not to set new art precedence, but merely go with "what looks good and would be functional"
Currently the theme plan is to use the same buttons from the themes in the reference links, and enable the outer "Window Halo" with Emerald. The window frames for non-compiz machines would be similar to the original Kith theme, with no need for emerald.
Update: At the end of this week I will be getting a new development computer, and I will resume work on the theme, inclding a full (offical) working version of the theme. There are excellent themes that come close to Kith, of note is the PLUE theme - well worth a google.
Note About Updates
The author will have a slow turnover for new updates, apologies if any ideas or comments aren't immediately recognized. Unofficial updates and forks are very welcome, and good ideas will be rolled over into the "official" images.
Concept Images
There are no GTK themes available as of yet, the theme so far is only within concept stages. The theme goals mirror the original Union project:
- Be extremely clean with minimal clutter; Avoid information overflow.
- Use sharp graphics and smooth gradients; Make the theme clear-cut yet gentle.
- Showcase a unique visual identity; People know Ubuntu when they see it.
- Look solid, yet lightweight; People hate flimsy feeling windows and being weighed down.
- Demonstrate the cutting edge without overstepping; Use as much technology we have, use very little we don't.
- Display the graphical prowess of Linux; Some people still think we only have command-line.
Palette
Currently Unavailable
Revision .02
Style 1 |
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Style 2 |
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Version .01 :: [attachment:kith_intrepid_v01.svg SVG Source (Style 1)] [attachment:kith_intrepid_v02.svg SVG Source (Style 2)] :: Image by Ken Vermette |
The styles of the above pictures are a difference in the minimize, maximize and close buttons
Revision .02 Wallpaper
This is not the wallpaper shown in the mock-ups above, but it's close. The one in the mockups only works at 800x600
attachment:ubuntuintrepid_v01_thumb.jpg |
[attachment:ubuntuintrepid_v01.jpg Full Image] :: [attachment:ubuntuintrepid_v01.xcf XCF Source] :: Image by Ken Vermette |
Revision .02 Studio Style
attachment:kith_intrepid_v02_studio.png |
Version .01 :: [attachment:kith_intrepid_v02_studio.svg SVG Source] :: Image by Ken Vermette |
Revision .01
attachment:kith_intrepid_v01.png |
Version .01 :: [attachment:kith_intrepid_v01.svg SVG Source] :: Image by Ken Vermette |
Reference
Themes [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Incoming/Hardy/Alternate/Union Origional Union Theme]
Wallpapers [http://zone13.digitalgrafis.com/files/intelmac_red_16001024_notxt.jpg Orange Wallpaper] [https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Artwork/Incoming/Gutsy?action=AttachFile&do=get&target=ubuntu-lion-claar-1680.jpg Lion Wallpaper]
Contributions
[wiki:/?action=AttachFile Attach File]
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Comments
- Great! I Like it. Although I have some minor criticisms,only that some parts (such as the Close, Maximize and Minimize buttons) could use slightly darker colours to make them easier to see, especially for people who don't have perfect vision.
- I will tweak the contrast of several elements for better readability, thank you.
- Kver3, You've made yet another theme. Is this partly designed off the Union theme? Thanks and good luck,
-- Lmessenger DateTime(2008-06-07T03:52:40Z)
- Union was the base for the origional Kith theme, although it will not inherit the impossible dropdowns, the theme will have bold orange, brown, or piano black highlights.
Wow, I really like the maximize & minimize buttons, however I think we can't have just orange for the theme, maybe add in some white where the window sbackgorund is (ie. on the screenshot, surrounding the ubuntu logo). -/- Rugby471
Revision .02 wallpaper is pretty nice but the theme has waaay too much orange. Try and contrast it with some light grey or white!-- Brettalton DateTime(2008-06-18T22:27:58Z)
- I want to make several colour variations of the theme, so a few wallpapers will be in order, consider it done.
Fantastic design, very clear-cut and functionalist. I would love to see this implemented, even though I find the wallpaper quite harsh in contrast with the minimalistic theme and window decoration. -- jegHegy DateTime
- a wallpaper sans ibex will be made, and there will be a wall with a less prominent ibex aswell.
- Thank you to everyone for the excellent ideas and input, work will recommence soon on the theme, and a true working Kith theme will be part of this. It could be 2 weeks before I am running again though - so relax and keep the good stuff comin!