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Re: A better Ubuntu Unity Launcher - Part I (mockup)

 

I agree. It looks good, but it won't if it's actually implemented. I think
the thing that should be put in Unity from the mockup, if anything, is the
vertical bar for the focused window/program.

Sincerely,
kroq-gar78


On Sun, Jul 15, 2012 at 4:26 PM, Jonathan Meek <shrouded.cloud@xxxxxxxxx>wrote:

> Good as a mock up, bad in practice. Coloring creates contrast issues. Not
> having the "shields" may leave an app disconnected from a badge if it's not
> square. The squared dots are inconsistent with indicator "now running"
> chevrons and, while I like the grouping thing.... pretty sure Apple might
> be more than a little angry over pilfering that look.
> On Jul 15, 2012 5:05 PM, "Brandon Watkins" <bwat47@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>>  I saw this mockup by rylexr <http://rylexr.deviantart.com/> on
>> deviantart today, and think it has some nice ideas to improve the unity
>> launcher. It looks cleaner and more readable, and the idea of combining
>> multiple apps into one launcher looks pretty interesting.
>>
>> At the very least I think the vertical line to highlight the currently
>> focused application is an excellent and easy to implement idea, as in the
>> current unity launcher there is no real indication of the currently focused
>> app.
>>
>> http://rylexr.deviantart.com/#/d575s1k
>>
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