Re: [Ayatana] More complete Applications view

[Vincent Moulin <contact@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi, nice ideas you have here!

Some comments :
> 1. I've removed the "Other .... applications" links because they
> duplicate the functionality of the large category button

At the time I made my mockup, I wasn't sure if the Category buttons had
to be clickable, because I didn't think it was evident for new users
that these big buttons gave access to other applications.

At the beginning, I was even thinking that the 'other applications'
overlay should appear when the user's rolls his mouse over the category
(not only the button).

But I haven't made my mind yet about which is the most usable.

> 3. I've removed "Public" as it seems out of place (and not as commonly
> used as the other items prioritised on this screen)

In my view, this 'Public' folder is more a placeholder for an Ubuntu
One, Dropbox, or any folder connected to the Internet or local network,
that's why I thought it was relevant to have it here.

I also made two columns because I thought 3 folders wouldn't be enough,
but I'm still not sure of this because it breaks the 'symmetry'.

> 4. I've aligned Trash along the bottom next to "Get more applications"
> which seems less cluttered

After further thinking, I think that the trash icon doesn't belong on
the applications view at all, because on unity's latest builds the trash
is always available in the dock.


> Anyway, just thought I'd throw those tweaks out there. Awesome work
> btw, I'd love the apps place to look like this; displaying the recent
> apps alongside the categories is genius!

Thanks :)

Cheers,

Vincent Moulin <contact@xxxxxxxxx>